Richard Lynn Stewart

Lafayette - Richard Lynn Stewart, age 80 of Lafayette, LA for 15 years, the love of his wife, Pamela’s life, passed away from cancer at home, in her loving care, on June 2, 2023. He was born February 24,1943, to Calvin and Thea Stewart in Hawthorn, Nevada. His childhood family with five children, three brothers Doug, Paul, and Mike and one Sister Joan moved frequently during World War II to make a living and returned to Idaho after the war. The four boys and their father worked hard on their farm in Murtaugh, ID. He loved his family and has fond memories of swimming in warm well springs along the foothills of Idaho. Although they lost their farm because of lack of water, Richard always loved to garden, plant trees, and grow anything! He graduated from Rupert Idaho High School in 1961. He attended the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, Ricks College in Rexburg, ID and Washington State at Tacoma Washington. He served in the Army Reserves for six years in Twin Falls, ID. He then enlisted in the Army as a Chaplain’s assistant in Fort Hamilton, New York. After over ten years in the Army, he began his career in sales, back in Washington. He made a good living because of his honesty and integrity. He served an honorable Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1962-64 in the Eastern Atlantic States. He had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ and served in many callings from Stake Missionary, Family History, Primary and served with his wife, Pamela, as workers in the Baton Rouge Louisiana Temple, South Jordan Utah Temple, and Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple for 19 years. He loved to discuss the Gospel with everyone! He met Pamela, his wife of 26 years at a dance in Salt Lake City. Her daughter Lacee had encouraged her to go to a dance, while single, living in Afton, WY and meet someone. They were going to Salt Lake City in two days, so Lacee matched her through the internet with someone, who was not to her liking, at that dance. She had matched them because of a cute son she saw in a photo. The next person that asked her to dance was Richard and afterwards they talked and talked! Richard was known as a quiet man to everyone, but Pamela. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple and later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple for Time and all Eternity. The couple moved to Afton, WY after they were married and after one winter there decided that Pamela would take early retirement. Where to go? After praying about several places and not finding it, Richard called Pamela, who was a teacher in Etna, WY and told her he knew where to go. He found it when he played the piano and sang-Old Susanna, I’m going to Louisiana… At that point, everything worked out for them to move to Louisiana and live among her family surrounding Louisiana. Richard loved to play the guitar especially. Pamela taught him to play in 2019 and during Covid he would play for hours. He wanted to learn to play to sing a love song to me and finally met his goal about six months ago. There is nothing sweeter than a beloved playing a love song! Richard was known by all as kind and willing to help anyone and everyone. He will truly be missed for his humble Christlike manner! There are not enough words to express the great love we had for each other! I look forward to being his eternal companion! Richard told me that he wishes that distance hadn’t made it so hard to get together with his family, as do I, but he loved each one of you! Children: SherRee Larsen, Tiffany Larsen, Chlóe Kennedy, Jenée (Nick) Sokoloff, Lacee (Randall) Mathews, Jana (Broc) Miner Grandchildren: Shanelle (Justin) De Flitch, Carlos McPhie, Sheyenne McPhie, Sierra Rice, Phoenix Hedland, Aspen Hedland, Mason Mathews, Nina Sokoloff, Arianna Larson Great Grandchildren: Jordyn McPhie, Maesyn McPhie, Nyla De Flitch Siblings: Paul (Sandra) Stewart Preceded in Death: Daughter: Sophie Larsen, Siblings; Doug (Nacele) Stewart, Mike Stewart, Joan (Larry) Lewis, Parents: Calvin and Thea Stewart Special Thanks: To Bishop Bradley, Brother Joel Broussard, Brother Butch Huff, Brother Ken Ferrell, The Relief Society for a delicious meal, Brother Aaron Fronk for making a Zoom feed to other family members, and other members of the Church who helped to make it possible. Thanks to my family members and friends who continue to give me support. Service and Visitation Details: Memorial June 7, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Thank You, To Acadian Hospice for their skilled nurses and support staff. You became our friends and were always there when we needed you! Thank you To Cypress Funeral Home for your consideration and thoughtfulness. Thank for all who attended the Memorial service either in person or through ZOOM. Thanks for the beautiful flowers and for all the cards. Most of all, thanks for your support and love! Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555, (337) 740-3123, is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Lynn Stewart

February 24, 1943 - June 2, 2023