Obituary of Evelyn Stewart

Evelyn Louise Stewart, 97, of Deer Trail, Colorado, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Evelyn was born February 6, 1911 to Abner and Elizabeth Louise (Fitzpatrick) Peterson in Deer Trail Colorado. She was an only child. Evelyn attended school at Deer Trail, Colorado graduating in 1929. She received her formal education graduating with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado Greeley in 1933. Evelyn Married Herbert Stewart on April 2, 1937 in Denver, CO. To this union three children were born, daughter Mary Lou, son Wayne and daughter Dorothy. The family made their home in the Deer Trail area for many years. Evelyn was a school teacher in Deer Trail for over twenty five years earning the respect of her colleagues and the many students she had taught over the years. Evelyn was active in home demonstration club in her early years. After her retirement she was involved with the local senior citizens, President of the Tri Valley Association, Arapahoe County Council, the planning of bijou manor, and 12 years on the advisory board of Bijou manor. Evelyn was also the treasurer of the Elkettes for 10 years. She enjoyed crocheting and any type of needle work, although most of all she enjoyed being with family. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parent, husband and a very close friend Cecil. She is survived by her children Mary Lou (Leland) Gabriel of Elbert, Colorado, Wayne (Joan) Stewart of Pine Bluff, Wyoming, Dorothy Pisel of Deer Trail, Colorado. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Evelyn Stewart will be held Wednesday ~ December 3, 2008 ~ 11:00 A.M. Deer Trail School ~ Deer Trail, CO Memorial contributions May be Made in Evelyn’s Name to the Evelyn Stewart Scholarship Fund c/o Dorothy Pisel P.O. Box 282 Deer Trail, CO 80105