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Jerry R. Stewart, age 74, of rural Oxford died at his home Wednesday,
December 14, 2005.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 17, 2005, at
the First Christian Church in Coralville with the Reverend John McKinstry
officiating. Burial will be at the East York Cemetery, near Jerry's home.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church. Online condolences
may be sent for his family through our Web site at www.gayandciha.com.
Jerry Richard Stewart was born on February 10, 1931, in Marshalltown,
Iowa, son of Samuel D. Stewart and Rhoda L. (Gifford) Stewart. Following
graduation from high school, Jerry enlisted in the United States Navy
serving during the Korean Conflict. He married Marilyn J. Marquis on August
5th 1951, in Marshalltown, Iowa. Their marriage was blessed with four sons,
Mark, Sam, Eric and Scott. After serving in the Navy he and his wife lived
near Swan Lake, North Liberty, Iowa, where the four boys were raised.
Jerry was employed with Procter & Gamble for twenty one years, later
farming, selling livestock minerals and working part time at Wal-Mart until
his illness. He loved music, playing guitar, talking to people and making
new friends. Above all he loved spending time with his family. If you had a
little extra time he would be more than happy to school you in a game of
cards!
Jerry was a long time member of the First Christian Church, Iowa
City/Coralville. He was a member of the American Legion Post 537 of Oxford.
For many years Jerry and his friends entertained the elderly at many nursing
homes in the community. He had a great love for Old Time Country and Gospel
Music and enjoyed going to Blue Grass festivals jamming with his friends
well into the night.
He is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years, his four
sons and their families. Mark, wife Sandy (Gegenheimer)
with sons Luke and Casey, Sam, wife Wendy (Beard) with son Joe, daughter
Victoria and husband Roger Byers and great granddaughter Shelby, Eric, wife
Theresa (Hoyt) with daughter Sara, son Chad and daughter Kate, Scott with
sons Joshua and wife Debbie (Ball), Jacob and daughter Audrey. One brother,
Darrell and wife Jean of Minnesota, two sisters, Donna and husband Mike
Lukehart of Marshalltown Ia, and Susan and husband James Freland of State
Center Ia. Many nieces and nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Sam and Rhoda Stewart, sister
Ethel Hazel and daughter-in-law Debra Stewart.
Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service of Oxford and Iowa City is
caring for Jerry's family and his services.
