Rex Alonzal Stewart
Stewart, Rex Alonzal
16 Feb 1930 - 20 Apr 2015
Rex Alonzal Stewart, 85, died April 20, 2015, in Rogers, Arkansas. He
was born February 16, 1930 in Farnam, Nebraska to Harry and Ollie (Uhlig)
Stewart.
Rex graduated from Farnam High School. He was a farmer, welder and a
pilot.
He lived in Gothenburg with his wife and two sons before moving to Ft.
Wayne, then Lincoln, Nebraska where he attended the University of
Nebraska and graduated with a Mechanical Engineering Degree. He worked
for Western Electric Omaha Works, retiring after 30 years. He maintained
his IFR pilot license throughout his life. Rex owned and flew many small
airplanes during his life a Champ, Piper, Mooney, Bonanza and Grumman,
but his most enjoyable plane was his beloved Glastar which he built and
assembled himself. Rex and Mary used their Nebraska football season
tickets for over 30 years, only missing a few games during that whole
time to do opening day pheasant season in western Nebraska.
Rex was a lifetime member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers,
American Pilot Owners Association, Experimental Aircraft Association and
served tirelessly on many boards and positions with the Methodist
church. He was particularly proud of his induction into the Quiet
Birdman’s and his award from the FAA for 50 years of piloting without an
accident.
Rex and Mary enjoyed retirement to Northwest Arkansas for over 20 years,
spending time traveling, visiting grandchildren and helping with church
activities. Rex enjoyed his gardens, fishing with friends, golfing and
was the consummate airport hanger tinkerer. Rex was a valued contributor
to all of his friends, relatives and hanger buddies and will be missed
by all.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Harlan and Frank,
four sisters, Arvetta, Eva, Maxine and Neva.
Rex is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Stewart of Bella Vista,
AR; sons, Brad Stewart (Lisa Marie) of Montrose, CO, and Bryan Stewart
(Lisa Kay) of Albuquerque, N.M.; six grandchildren, Brad Stewart II,
Jenna Stewart, Ben Stewart, Nick Stewart, Corey Stewart, Cassandra
Stewart; one great grandchild Lillyan Stewart; and numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Services: Highlands Church, A United Methodist Congregation, Thursday,
April 23, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Bryan Fink officiating.
Memorials: Highlands Church Endowment Fund,371 Glasglow Road, Bella
Vista, AR 72715, in lieu of flowers.
Rex was an Engineer and QA Department Chief.
Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
2258 Forrest Hills Blvd.
Bella Vista, AR 72715
479-855-1611
www.funeralmation.com
