James Austin STEWART

STEWART, James Austin James Austin Stewart, beloved husband of the late Wilma Stewart passed away in Calgary on September 2, 2008 at the age of 91 years. He leaves to cherish his memory two brothers: Gerald of Walnut Creek, California and John (Jack) Stewart of Victoria, B.C.; five children: Carol Lynn (Brian) Lowery of Redcliff, James Christopher (Louise) Stewart of Lac La Biche, William Foster (Eileen) Stewart of Calgary, Craig Allen Stewart of Edmonton and Murray McLeod (Susan) Stewart of Calgary; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. James graduated from University of Saskatchewan in 1939 in pharmacy, and married Wilma May Foster in 1940. He enlisted in the RCAF and served in the medical branch throughout the war. He settled in Lac La Biche, Alberta and practiced as a retail pharmacist for a number of years followed by semi-retirement in Vancouver and Penticton, B.C. He moved to Calgary on the passing of Wilma in 2002. James led a full and adventurous life enjoying many sports, particularly hunting and fishing. James' family wishes to extend their profound thanks to all staff at Intercare Chinook for the exemplary care given and attention shown to James during his stay with them. A private family Celebration of his Life will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.mem.com . SOUTH CALGARY FUNERAL CENTRE & CREMATORIUM 12700 Macleod Trail South, Calgary Telephone: 403-297-0711. Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial www.southcalgaryfuneralcentre.com Published in the Calgary Herald from 9/8/2008- 9/10/2008