In Memory

Kent Stewart

Kent Stewart

Kent S Stewart, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 17, 2017 in Orem, Utah. He was born in American Fork, Utah on November 2, 1944 to Alma Evan and Leah Deane Stewart. He graduated from Orem High School in 1963. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Kent had a love of all sports and excelled in pitching in baseball. He loved all things outdoors including; hunting, fishing and horseback riding. Golfing became one of his greatest joys which he shared with his father, brother, children, grandchildren and friends. He also inherited a green thumb from his father and was well known for his flowers, vegetables and beautiful yard. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and watching them grow. 

Kent was an employee for Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) where he retired after 42 years as a construction technician. He believed in working hard and there are very few state roads in Utah that he wasn't a part of constructing.

He is survived by his wife LeAnn Stubbs Stewart, three children, Jeff (Darcy), of Troutdale, OR, Jordan (Darin) Hardy of Hinckley, UT, Glenn (Jessica) of Houston, TX, eight grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Julie and Nedra.