STEWART, Veryl A. age 88 of Lennon, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2011 at Memorial Healthcare Center in Owosso. A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel with Rev. John Walworth officiating. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8pm.

Veryl was born on April 29, 1922 in Venice Township, the son of Adrain and Edna (Saxton) Stewart. Growing up he attended Venice Center Schools and then went on to graduate from Owosso High School in 1940. He joined the United States Navy in 1942 during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1945. On July 5th of that same year, Veryl married Estella Royal.

Mr. Stewart worked for General Motors at AC Spark Plug for 30 years as a Skilled Trade Carpenter, retiring in 1972. He was a member of the Vernon Masonic Lodge, the Vernon United Methodist Church, and he served on the Venice Township’s Landfill Committee for several years.

Veryl is survived by his wife, Estella of 65 years; daughter, Terry (Donald) McLeod of Lennon; 2 grandsons: Jay (Carrie) McLeod of Georgia, Kyle (Heather) McLeod of Grand Rapids; sister: Gaithel Stewart Wotherspoon of Swartz Creek.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to either the Vernon United Methodist Church or the Hospice of Shiawassee County. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com