Bob Stewart

Bob Stewart, 85, of Farmington, passed away at home with his family, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009. Bob was born to Clifford and Irene Stewart December 7, 1923 in Safford AZ. Bob met and married Shirley in Safford and shortly after they were off to work on the pipeline El Paso Natural Gas Co. was building to California. They moved to Farmington in 1951, where he worked as a warehouseman for El Paso, and later as their Safety Director for San Juan Division. Bob retired from El Paso in 1985 after 36 years of service. Upon retirement he worked tirelessly behind the scenes of the family business, Sun West Properties. Bob cared deeply for his church, enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and any activity that included his family. Bob lived for his family above all else. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Ted Stewart and Clifford Stewart. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Stewart; sons Bobbie C. Stewart of Fargo, ND, and Wesley Stewart of Farmington; daughters Jana Steuble of Littleton, CO and Barbara Van Ryan of Farmington; a brother, David Stewart of Mesa AZ and a sister, Jeanne Hauet of Kennewick, WA; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Basin Hospice, 200 N. Orchard; or Childhaven, 807 W. Apache, both of Farmington.