"I will always remember going to your house on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter. You taught me the meaning of family. I hope that I have made you proud, Grandma, and that when you look down from Heaven from time to time that you do so with a smile. My world is a smaller place without you in it. I promise to always put my family first and foremost, and to always honor and respect my mother and father as you taught me to. I love you."
In loving memory of
Mary E. Boatwright Steward
May 14, 1923 - June 21, 2010
Mary E. Boatwright Steward
Mary was born May 14th -- 1923 to Jerome Boatwright and Evelyn L. Trevitt. She was raised in West Point, Iowa by her grandfather Dr. E.L. Trevitt. She attended grade school in West Point and graduated from East High School in Des Moines, Iowa.
The family moved back to West Point and she worked in the Clerk of Court office under Clarence Hull and also worked at Sheaffer Pen Co. in Ft. Madison, Iowa.
She married Harry Steward Jr. in Ft. Madison on November 14, 1943.
Her hobbies included crocheting, playing Bingo and she loved camping with her family. Her crochet work has been sent as far as England and Germany.
She enjoyed her cat Pepe which she had for many years.
She is survived by 14 children: Mary Lou (Lyle) Lavine, Phoenix, Arizona, Gary (Jena) Steward, Debbie Steward, Eddie (Vickie) Steward, Danny Steward, all of Burlington, Iowa, Harry Dean Jr. (Kathy) Steward, Phoenix, Arizona, Ginny (Wes) Smith Burlington, Iowa, Donnie (Pam) Steward, Sperry, Iowa, Terri (Mike) Crowner, Burlington, Iowa, Nancy (Brian) Carlson, Galesburg, Ill., Kim (Lori) Steward, Burlington, Iowa, Tammy Diewold, West Burlington, Iowa, Billy Steward, Canton, Missouri, and Amy (Chuy) Garcia of Fort Madison, Iowa.
Mary was especially proud of the fact that she had 91 grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Harry, parents, 2 sons, 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from noon until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 24th, in Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
The funeral service for Mary Steward will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 25th, in Lunning Chapel with the Rev. Dean Graber officiating. Interment will be in Denmark Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for the family in memory of Mary.
Tributes
"Mary didnt know to very well, but what I did know was your was a tender loving woman, Thanks for accepting me "
"thank you mom for everything iloe and will surely miss you"
"Rest in peace Mary."
"Prayers for all. Peace & Love"
"I will miss you Grandma! I was so blessed to have you as my grandmother!"
"Grandma, I came to you over an over for advice and encouragement,its hard to except that your not just a phone call away...but I know you are in a better place and all that you have taught me will live in my heart! I will sure miss you!"
"Loving Grandma and Great Grandma, We love you. "
"We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. I know it will seem as if your life will never be the same...and it won't! But just keep her close to your heart and she will be with you always. Our prayers are with you all. "
"I will never forget all your wisdom and advise you have giving me, I will carry it on to my kids and Grandkids. I love you Mom, and will miss you so much. Now rest just rest."
"miss you mom"
"Prayers go out to all the families, may god bless you all"
"You were a wonderful GREAT Grandma!"
"I am sorry for your lose, my prayers are with all of you."
"I am so sorry to hear about your Mom! She was a really good friend of my Mom and helped keep an eye on Mom in her later years. We couldn't have asked for a better neighbor for her. You are all in my prayers. She's in a better place, but it's still hard on the people who love her that are left behind. "
"You will be in my heart forever Mom. Rest now, I love you and always will."
"Mom, My memories of you will live in my heart forever. The determination and the spunk that you had will never be surpassed by anyone of us. I know that I will never know a stronger women. I feel that Dad is holding you now and telling you that they(your kids)will be fine and that you have done well with them. I love you mom. "
"Rest in peace Mary, you are a wonderful mother inlaw.I love you."