Kim A. Stewart, 75, received his eagle’s wings to join his heavenly Father on March 28, 2022, in Independence, Kansas after an extended illness.
Kim was born to Fred and Eleanore Stewart on May 21, 1946, in Denver, Colorado. When he was young the family moved to Grainton, NE. He and his childhood friends had a great time and participated in numerous shenanigans. He went to grade school in Grainton and then high school in Wallace, NE. In June of 1964, Kim joined the United States Army and was honorably discharged in April 1969. He was proud of his country and served it with honor and did until he left this earth.
On March 2, 1968, Kim married the love of his life, Connie (Gibson) Stewart in Grant, NE. To this loving union three children were born: Mischelle, Jeffrey and Christina.
Kim worked in law enforcement in various cities in Nebraska and then in August 1978 moved his family to Wallace, NE where he worked for Nebraska Public Power District at Sutherland until his retirement in 2008.
Kim loved life and never knew a stranger and in turn friends knew they could rely on him for that helping hand. He cherished watching his children and grandchildren’s activities, whether he was standing against the wall in a gym door, sitting in a music program, coaching little league basketball, umpiring girls’ softball or at a baseball field cheering on some of his favorites.
Love of family was Kim’s number one pride and he showed it. Kim leaves behind his adoring wife, Connie, of 54 years, three children Mischelle (Michael) Shank, of Bucklin MO; Jeffrey (Stacia) Stewart of Coffeyville, KS; Christina (Brian) Butterfield of North Platte, NE. and nine beautiful grandchildren, Kaylee Agnew, Laney Shank, Mason Shank, Aubri Stewart, Karsyn Stewart, Bryce Butterfield, Carter Butterfield, Kamryn Butterfield, Makenna Meek. He is also survived by siblings Penny (Ray) Smith; Bob (Kathy) Stewart; Linda Proper; Deb (Marty) Martin. Sister-in-law, Marlene Estermann, brothers-in-law Kenneth (Beverly) Gibson and Rodney (Carol) Gibson.
Proceeding Kim in death were his parents, Fred and Eleanore Stewart, in-laws Earl and Ione Gibson, and sister-in-law Deloris Grauerholz.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on June 14, 2022 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in North Platte with Pastor Bob Deardoff officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell.
Suggested Memorials are to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church or Veteran’s Memorial by the Legion Auxiliary in Wallace NE. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed to the family at www.carpentermemorial.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carpenter Memorial Chapel.