1951
David
2005
David A. Steward
March 26, 1951 — January 2, 2005
David A. Steward, 53 of Alpha died January 2, 2005 at his home.
Rite of Christian Burial will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2004 at St. John's Catholic Church in Woodhull, IL. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd., Orion. There will be a rosary following the visitation at a relatives home. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery, Woodhull, IL. Memorials may be made to Heritage 53, Moline.
David was born March 26, 1951 in Davenport, IA to Ralph G. and Bernice (Bogaert) Steward.
David was a resident at Heritage 53 in Moline for 25 years. He was a charter resident from the opening of Heritage. He attended special education classes at AlWood Schools. He attended the Opportunity Center in Moline retiring in 2002.
David enjoyed clipping photos from magazines, helping his father with chores, bowling, movies and popcorn. He also enjoyed activities with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed Christmas and his greatest joy was giving someone a gift.
David was quite an achiever. The doctors said that he would not live one year and never walk. He lived 53 years and walked at least for 40 years.
David is survived by:
Mother Bernice Steward Alpha
Sisters Mary (David) Cooper Alpha
Julia (Doug) Martin Orion
Sue Ralston & Todd Cunningham Galesburg
Brother Dale Steward & Linda Powell Woodhull
6 nieces Amy (Blane) Shields
Karen (Jeromie) Gass
Sara Cooper
Heather Fredell
Kim Ralston
Kelli Ralston
Nephew Dan Steward
2 Great Nephews Michael Shields
Logan Gass
Step- nieces Lori Bull & family
Trudy White & family
Amy Gentry, Lisa DeBaillie, Jodie Martin, Kirsten Cunningham
Step-nephews Chad Powell, Blake Cunningham
Step- great-nephew Austin Powell
He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his father, maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents and brother-in-law James Fredell. He was much loved and will be greatly missed. He was our special gift from Heaven above.
Online condolences may be expressesd to David's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com.
Rite of Christian Burial will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2004 at St. John's Catholic Church in Woodhull, IL. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd., Orion. There will be a rosary following the visitation at a relatives home. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery, Woodhull, IL. Memorials may be made to Heritage 53, Moline.
David was born March 26, 1951 in Davenport, IA to Ralph G. and Bernice (Bogaert) Steward.
David was a resident at Heritage 53 in Moline for 25 years. He was a charter resident from the opening of Heritage. He attended special education classes at AlWood Schools. He attended the Opportunity Center in Moline retiring in 2002.
David enjoyed clipping photos from magazines, helping his father with chores, bowling, movies and popcorn. He also enjoyed activities with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed Christmas and his greatest joy was giving someone a gift.
David was quite an achiever. The doctors said that he would not live one year and never walk. He lived 53 years and walked at least for 40 years.
David is survived by:
Mother Bernice Steward Alpha
Sisters Mary (David) Cooper Alpha
Julia (Doug) Martin Orion
Sue Ralston & Todd Cunningham Galesburg
Brother Dale Steward & Linda Powell Woodhull
6 nieces Amy (Blane) Shields
Karen (Jeromie) Gass
Sara Cooper
Heather Fredell
Kim Ralston
Kelli Ralston
Nephew Dan Steward
2 Great Nephews Michael Shields
Logan Gass
Step- nieces Lori Bull & family
Trudy White & family
Amy Gentry, Lisa DeBaillie, Jodie Martin, Kirsten Cunningham
Step-nephews Chad Powell, Blake Cunningham
Step- great-nephew Austin Powell
He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his father, maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents and brother-in-law James Fredell. He was much loved and will be greatly missed. He was our special gift from Heaven above.
Online condolences may be expressesd to David's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com.
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