Gary W. Steward

GARY W. STEWARD

Mount Pleasant

Gary W. Steward, 78, of Mount Pleasant, IA, died Monday, June 29, 2020 at his residence.

According to Gary's wishes, there will be no funeral service. Cremation has been entrusted to the Kimzey Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.kimzeyfuneralhome. com.

Gary Wayne Steward was born Oct. 26, 1941 In Mount Pleasant. He was the son of Carroll Clark and Opal Irene (McGraw) Steward. He received his education in the schools of Mount Pleasant and Mediapolis. Gary was a long-time truck driver, driving over-the-road trucks for several companies.

Prior to his truck driving career, Gary served three tours of duty in the U.S. Army. He was inducted on July 19, 1963 at Ft. Benning, GA. He served with Company C of the 554th Engineers Battalion. He was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant at Oakland, CA on Feb. 23, 1969. He reenlisted on March 2, 1970 at Ft. Des Moines, IA. He served as a construction mechanic supervisors with Company C, 97th Engineer Battalion of the Fifth U.S. Army. He was honorablly discharged on March 7, 1971 at Ft. Riley, KS. Prior to his discharge, his final enlistment was on March 2, 1971 at Ft. Des Moines, serving with the NHC 20th Engineers Battalion. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 12, 1973 at Ft. Campbell, KY.

Survivors include three children, Tammy Steward and Kevin Steward, both of Burlington, IA and Shawn (Katie) Steward of Tacoma, WA; five siblings, Ronnie Steward of Mediapolis, Charlotte Vigue of Mount Pleasant, Carol Keck of New London, Connie (Francis) Palmer of Atalissa and Nancie Steward of New London, as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

His parents, a son, Travis Steward, a brother, Merle Steward, four sisters, Susan, Sandy and Anna Mae Steward and Sharon Vaughn, and a sister in infancy preceded Gary in death.