George F. Stewart

December 9, 2018

George F. Stewart, 92, of Frankfort, died December 9, 2018 at Wesley Manor, Frankfort, Ind.  He was born September 28, 1926 in Clinton County, Ind. to George A. & Estella B. (Beard) Stewart.  His marriage to Eileen Dorsey was in 1947.  Mr. Stewart was a 1944 graduate of Frankfort High School.  A veteran of WWII, he served from 1945-1946 in Germany.  He received the Army of Occupation Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. He was employed as a farmer, and was a bus driver for the Rossville Schools for 15 years, and then retired from the Clinton County Highway Garage in 1992.  George was beloved by many for his kindness, his merry twinkle and his sense of humor.  Many remarked upon his sweet smile and the genuine warmth behind it.  He enjoyed fishing with companions throughout life and taught his children to fish. A lover of music, he was a great dancer of ballroom, square-dance and fast dance.  The light of God was in him as one who accepted Jesus Christ in his life.  He is now home with God and having joyous reunions with all his dear family.

Visitation and Services

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, December 17, 2018 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort, Ind. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 18th at the funeral home. Dennis Riggs and Donna Enersen will officiate. Burial will be in Bunnell Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pleasant Hill Church in care of Goodwin Funeral Home.

Survived by:

George is survived by his much-loved children, son, Carleton Stewart and his wife, Gloria, of Gig Harbor, WA, daughter, Sandra Stewart Cox and her husband, John, of Urbana, IL, and a sister, Janet Rhine of Noblesville. Also surviving are many dear grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Preceded by:

He was preceded in death by siblings, Donald, Irene, Marguerite, Vera, Elizabeth, Mildred, and Joe.

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8 Condolences for “George F. Stewart”

  1. Janice (Calvert) Welty December 14, 2018 at 9:40 am

    Sorry for your loss. Many good memories growing up neighbors to the Stewart family. I remember George with a smile on his face and many a helping hand to my dad and mom.

  2. Carolyn Ellis December 14, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    I was so sorry to hear about George’s passing. He was so loved by his family. My prayers to the family.

  3. Marilyn Calvert Howie December 14, 2018 at 4:27 pm

    It’s been many years since I last saw George. Besides being a good neighbor he drove the school bus I rode, hired my sister and me to cut gypsum weeds out of a bean field one summer and drove me to the hospital the night my dad died. May you be consoled with your memories of a life well lived.

  4. Ralph Calvert December 14, 2018 at 4:46 pm

    George and Ilene were our neighbors as we were growing up I work for him on the farm for 25 cents / hour. He was a special friend to my folks. A very giving man. He will be a light in heaven.

  5. Mike Boruta December 16, 2018 at 9:33 am

    My mother Regina (Jeannie) Amthor Boruta spoke highly of her cousin George and had fond memories of him and there get together visits in their younger years on visits from Michigan with her mom Isabelle Stewart Amthor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  6. Debbie Baker December 16, 2018 at 9:40 pm

    Dear Stewart Family, we are so sorry to hear of George’s passing. We lived down the road from him for many years. My brothers worked for him in their younger years. He was a very kind and caring man. He took all of us kids a ride on his snowmobile. When we were snowed in he brought food with that snowmobile, or simply to just check on us. When passing by the house, he would wave and smile. That was more than forty years ago, but his kindness still comes to mind. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him. Prayers for the family. Debbie Barnes Baker

  7. Steve Bartley December 19, 2018 at 4:14 pm

    Dear Stewart family. We are sad to hear the loss of George and would like to wish you our deepest condolences. The Bartley Family. Steve, Lisa, Mike and family.

  8. Marilyn Yoder December 19, 2018 at 7:26 pm

    Carlton & Sandra,
    I’m so sorry to learn of your father’s death. I worked with your Mom in the Purdue Residence Halls Directors’ Office. I hope your good family memories will help you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you.

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