Gene Stewart

Gene passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at the age of 71. Born in Oklahoma and raised in Fresno, he was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and served in the US Coast Guard prior to starting his family.

Gene was a well-liked, honest and hardworking man. A mechanic all his life, he was able to repair anything. In his spare time, he enjoyed vegetable gardening and bird watching.

He is survived by three children, Shara Di Valerio of Sammamish, Wa., Chad Stewart of Orange, Ca., and Heather Stewart of Los Angeles, Ca.; his brother, Darrel Stewart of Fresno; six grandchildren; along with many other beloved relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Gene's Life will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home on Saturday, July 23, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Gene's memory to the American Cancer Society.