Patrick H. Stewart

Patrick H. Pat Stewart, age 68, passed away Monday, November 28, 2011 from mesothelioma. Pat was born August 21, 1943 in Toledo to Theodore and Laura Beverly Stewart. A graduate of Waite High School, Pat served in the US Coast Guard as a boatswains mate on the USCGC Taney. After returning from the service, he worked at the Toledo Shipyard and later for his father at Stewart Maintenance as a roofer before starting his own business, Toledo Maintenance and Building Restoration, which specialized in commercial roofing. Pat was an avid boater and loved visiting the Lake Erie Islands with his close friends and family and listening to Jimmy Buffet. He enjoyed traveling, especially to Canada and Las Vegas where he could do a little gambling. Pat was also a 29 year member of the American Legion Przybylski Post #642. Pat is survived by his wife, Marguerite Peggy Stewart; children, Cynthia Tom Driftmeyer, Scott Susan Stewart, James P. Lisa Stewart, Amanda P. Cory Helmick Stewart, Gene Beaner Beth Hugg, Patrick M. Stewart, Ashley P. Derrick Hoeppner Stewart and Laura M. Tevin Boykin Stewart; and grandchildren, Chelsea, Conner, Camren, Destiny, Nicole, Christy, Steven, Heather, and Matthew Bunky. He was preceded in death by his father, Theodore Stewart; mother, Laura Stewart; step-father, Elwin McGee; and brothers, James and Theodore Stewart, wife, Rebecca M. Stewart and his many special English Springer Spaniels companions. Pats family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to Southern Care Hospice, Heritage Health Care, and Nightingales Harvest for their support throughout Pats illness. Visitation will be held at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. west of Corey Rd. on Friday from 2-9:00pm and on Saturday from 9:00am until the time of service at 11:00am Memorial contributions may be made to Nightingales Harvest, 4427 Talmadge Rd. #206 Toledo, OH 43623. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.