More detail on this person: Lieutenant Colonel
(Retired) Edward Alvin Stewart, United States
Army, born in New York City, New York, on July 15,
1921, passed away on June 13, 2005, in Las
Vegas, Nevada.
He is survived by his wife Karin Stewart of Las
Vegas, Nevada, his four children from his deceased
wife, Nives Augusta Perco, of Trieste, Italy,
Nancy Stewart Turner, Robert Jack Stewart, Ellen
Stewart-Schmitt, and Karen Stewart Zagrodzky, his
grandchildren Brandon Michael Turner, Natalie
Turner Rocha, Alexandra Dominique Schmitt,
Anne-Catrin Schmitt, Graham Stewart Zagrodzky,
step-daughter Vicky Hughes, nieces Jackie
Stewart, Cheryl Stewart and nephew Glenn Stewart.
He was an avid aviation enthusiast from the age of
seven following Lindbergh's flight across the
Atlantic. His elementary and high school
education was completed in the New York City
public school system. He attended Mississippi
State college from 1939 until 1942, where he
majored in Aeronautical Engineering and
Commercial Aviation. He received his private
pilot's license during this time. In 1942, he
volunteered to fly for the British Royal Air Force
for eventual assignment with one of the American
Eagle Squadrons. The program was discontinued
for political reasons. After completing a U.S.
Government flight-training program, he received
his commercial pilot and flight instructor's
ratings. Shortly thereafter, he became a flight
instructor at a civilian contract flight school
training Naval Aviation Cadets.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1944 until 1969,
specializing in Army Aviation, flying airplanes
and helicopters. His last assignment was
Commander of the United States Army Presidential
Helicopter Flight Detachment, Army One, where he
flew Presidents Johnson and Nixon.
After retirement from the Army, he was involved in
the aerospace industry to include five years with
Bell Helicopter International, in Tehran, Iran,
followed by a six year career with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers in Frankfurt, Germany.
He loved to travel, and certainly lived by his
motto, "D the things you want to do, before you
cannot do them." His travels took him to all
parts of the world. He was a member of the Quiet
Birdmen (QB) and Army Aviation Association of
America. He was proud of having lived his dreams.
Interment will be at United States Military
Cemetery in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society.
From: Karin Stewart (wife)
Burial information: U.S. Military Cemetery, Fort Sam Houston, TX
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