Clarence L. Stewart passed away Dec. 14, 2024. He was 82 years old. He was born on Aug. 21, 1942, in Longview, Washington, to Melvin and Lois Stewart.
As a young boy, he lived in Idaho, then moved to Chehalis and attended R.E. Bennett grade school. He graduated from Toledo High School in 1960.
Clarence went to work for the National Bank of Commerce. In 1964, he was drafted into the Army for two years, serving one year in Vietnam. In 1966, he went back to work for NBC while also attending Centralia College. He graduated from CC with an associate’s degree in business.
In 1969, Clarence married the love of his life, Cindy. They had a wonderful marriage for 55 years. Clarence and Cindy had two children, Brandon (Jody) Stewart and Lynae (Rick) Beaber. They were blessed with five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
Clarence loved all his family, and they were always his first priority.
Clarence continued working for NBC, three and a half years in Moses Lake and one year in Olympia. He sold real estate for five years and had a broker’s license.
Clarence went to work for Security State Bank and spent 17 years managing the branch in Morton, retiring to Chehalis in 2000. He was a member and former president of the Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce. He was also a member of Toast Masters and the Morton Scholarship Committee.
Clarence loved camping, hunting, fishing, poker, his garage and tools, clam digging, country music and John Deere collectables. He loved spending time with his family and was beloved by all. Clarence had a quiet manner and was always the gentleman.
Clarence was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy; his parents; brother, Rod Stewart; sisters-in-law, Susan Tippery and Lyn Chuinard; and brother-in-law, Tom Marty.
He is survived by his two children: grandchildren: great-grandchildren: sister, Sherrie Marty: numerous brothers, and sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; and cousins he was very close to.
He will be missed by all.
Services to be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 14, 2025, at St. Francis Mission in Toledo.
