David (Dave) G. Stewart Jr.

December 3, 1945 – May 1, 2019

David G. Stewart passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2019 at University of Colorado Health Memorial Central in Colorado Springs, Colorado with his wife by his side.

David was born on December 3, 1945 to David G. Stewart and Marjorie (Lennon) Stewart, both deceased, in Margaretville, New York. He is survived by his wife Paula (Rehwalt) Stewart; his daughter Tammy (Kelly) Hammer of Franklin, West Virginia; two grandsons Justin M. Dove of Franklin, West Virginia and Matthew J. Dove of Harrisonburg, Virginia. He grew up in Denver, New York on a dairy farm. He graduated from Roxbury High School in New York, and attended Albany Business College prior to enlisting in the United States Air Force.

While in the Air Force he served in Vietnam and was stationed at various places including California, Turkey, Colorado Springs and Washington DC. He served 22 years while working in administration and computer operations and as information systems supervisor, and retired with the rank of master sergeant.

Dave loved skiing, golfing, fishing and hunting when he was in New York; camping with his family in the Colorado mountains, playing ball and bowling with his daughter, and shooting darts. He was at all her games and helped when she had questions or felt bad about a play. He always knew what to say and gave big hugs.

Dave worked at the Red Noland Auto Group for ten plus years where he met Paula Rehwalt, a fellow employee. They married in July 2006.They enjoyed off-roading/four wheeling with the Land Rover dealership events. After leaving the auto group he and Paula enjoyed trailer camping allover Colorado and in Idaho, canoeing, fishing, golfing, gardening, photography, computers and reading. He was always helping others and loved playing with Arie and Angel, their pets. All pets seemed to be his friend and he enjoyed playing with them.

Memorial services will be held at10 am May 11th at Holy Cross Lutheran Church,4125 Constitution Avenue, Colorado Springs, with military honors immediately following the service.