Donald H. Stewart

Donald H. Stewart, 81, of Anderson, was reunited with his beloved wife on November 20, 2013. He was born on June 9, 1932 in Livingston, Tennessee, the son of Mildred Windle and Roy Stewart. Don proudly served his country in the United States Army, 82nd Airborne Division from 1950-1953 during the Korean Conflict. Shortly after his return home, he met the love of his life, Charlotte L. Mathews. They were married on November 14, 1954 in New Castle. She predeceased him by 5 weeks on October 14, 2013. He was a retired Locomotive Engineer for Conrail retiring in 1994 after 39 years of service. He was a member of Fellowship Masonic Lodge #681, Indianapolis Murat Shrine, Murat Temple Legion of Honor, Madison County Shrine Club, American Legion Post #117, Railroad Retiree Club and former member of the Scottish Rite Temple. He enjoyed the years that he and Charlotte transported children to the various Children's Shrine Hospitals. He was also a member of the Desert Patrol for many years. Donald leaves a legacy which includes his children, Brenda David Shanafelt, Larry Debbie Patrick Stewart, Nancy Kirk Staley, grandchildren, Jerimiah Short, Joshua Jilliann Short, Leslie Kyle Morris, Michael Shanafelt, Tiffany Timmy Crum, Lindsay Stewart, Cameron Stewart, Kaelyn Staley, Alexandra Staley, great-grandchildren, Kenzi, Ashleigh, Draven, Arya Skyler and Zia, special granddog, Belle, siblings, Ben June Stewart, Phillip Carol Stewart, Keith Debbie Stewart, sister-in-law, Paula Stewart, brother-in-law, Bill Binion, longtime family friends, Sandy Parker and Debbie Loughman. There are also a host of nieces, nephews, friends both in Indiana and in Mission, Texas where he and Charlotte spent the last 18 winters. He was preceded in death by his wife, father, Roy F. Stewart, mother, Mildred Windle Stewart, brother, Luther Stewart, sister, Hallie Binion. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00am - 2:00pm with a Masonic service at 2:00pm at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, Anderson, Indiana. Funeral Services will be held at 4pm on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at the funeral home followed by the Flag Presentation. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association 6415 Castleway West Drive, Suite 114 Indianapolis, IN 46250, Madison County Shrine Club Transportation Fund. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at St. Vincent Anderson, Regional Hospital third and fifth floors and Hospice staff. To Marcia, the care you gave our dad and grandpa was exceptional. The hugs, shoulder to cry on, sympathetic ear and kind words of comfort went beyond anything we expected. www.loosecares.com

Donald H. Stewart

June 9, 1932 - November 20, 2013