[Deeply Loved]-[Deeply-Missed]

Kathleen Stewart

Manti, Utah Kathleen Peck Stewart, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, died unexpectedly on December 10, 2009 while vacationing in Hawaii.She was born June 18, 1939 to Mahlon and Marie Peck in Lehi, Utah. She graduated from Lehi High School and began her studies at Brigham Young University, where she met the love of her life, Thell Stewart. They were married in 1959 in the Salt Lake Temple and recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Kathy was a selfless wife and mother, completely devoted to her family. She taught her children to do their best in everything they did. She set a wonderful example for her family by returning to the University of Utah to complete her degree when her children were older. She had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed the outdoors. Whether camping in the Uintahs, hiking in the red rocks, or cruising in the Caribbean, she loved being with her family. She and Thell enjoyed traveling the world together, visiting such places as China, Egypt, Israel, and Australia. Her greatest love was serving others. She was a faithful member of the LDS church, serving in many callings, including Relief Society and Primary president. She also volunteered her time to many community organizations, such as the pre-school sponsored by the Manti Women's Literary Club, of which she had been president. Survived by her husband and four children: Vicki (Dallas) Collet, Cynthia (Robert) Pearson, Mark Stewart, and Julie Stewart (Matt) Pacenza; 11 grandchildren, three brothers: Dan, Wayne, and Doug Peck, and two sisters: Ima Jean Oaks and Maylene Peck. She is preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 18, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. in the Manti LDS Stake Center, 295 South Main, Manti. Friends may call at the stake center on Thursday evening from 6 to 8:00 p.m and again at the stake center on Friday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Meadow Cemetery at 3:00 p.m.

** We are saddened with the loss of Adam's grandma Stewart. We are lucky we got to spend Thanksgiving with her. Although I didn't get to spend that much time with her since I have only been in the family for a short time, I didn't have to to know what an amazing person she was and still is!! She made you feel so special. I never felt like an outsider when I was with her,it like I was one her own grandchildren. Adam has many great memories with his grandma that he will always cherish. I am grateful she was able to come and see us be sealed in the temple. We know we will see her again and that she is will always be our grandma.. We love you and miss tons...see you soon!!**