Diane Stewart
July 24, 1957 ~ March 23, 2019
Diane Tourner Stewart, 61, of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully at home on Saturday March 23rd, 2019, surrounded by her family.
Diane was born July 24th, 1957, in Houston, Texas, to Edward Stuart McDaniel and Ruth Anne Hyneman. On June 14th, 1980, Diane married Ronald Alan Stewart at Grace Episcopal Church in Alvin, Texas. In 1988, Diane and Ron temporarily relocated to Cedar Rapids, and then chose to retire in Cedar Rapids in 2000. They quickly made friends in their new home and were very active in the community.
Due to her giving nature, Diane was loved by many. She enjoyed crafting, cooking, gardening, reading, fishing, horseback riding, and spending time with family and friends. She taught Sunday school at Grace Episcopal Church for many years and was an active member in PEO HJ chapter. Diane helped expand the Grace Episcopal Church Medical Lending Closet, a valuable resource in the medical community. Diane was a counselor through the Iowa Domestic Abuse Program. Diane had a love for all animals. Although Diane and Ron did not have children of their own, they were like second parents and mentors to many, and opened their home many times to friends in need.
Diane is survived by her sisters, Lynn Condreay of Raleigh, North Carolina and Sandra (Dale) Gruber of Lighthouse Point, Florida; mother-in-law, Dorris Stewart; sisters-in-law, Dianne (Joe) Reeves and Sherry Saulters; and many beloved nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephew.
She was preceded in death by her husband (of 38 years), Ronald A. Stewart; her mother, Ruth Anne McDaniel; her father, Edward S. McDaniel; brother, Gordon D. McDaniel; father-in-law, Ronald O. Stewart; and brother-in-law, Larry Saulters.
Memorials may be directed to the Grace Episcopal Church Medical Lending Closet.
A memorial service for Diane and Committal Service for Ronald and Diane will be held at Grace Episcopal Church in Cedar Rapids on Friday, June 7, 2019, at 5pm. Dinner for family and friends will immediately follow the service.
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My heart breaks that you are gone, dear friend. But I am comforted knowing that your strong faith gave you peace during your illness, knowing that you would be reunited with Ron. You lived your faith every day as the hands and feet of Christ sharing our generosity and wisdom with everyone. Love to you. See you on the other side, my friend.
I know you’re having a party up there with Ron and all of your past pets having the time of your life. We’ll all see each other again, but until then we will hold our memories of you close to our hearts and soul.
Diane was one amazing women. Never saw her down even when she knew time was closing in. Always had a smile on her face. I know God has special plans for her up in heaven. And the love of her life Ron and her can be together again. She will be missed by all her family and friends.
I didnt know Diane as well as the rest of you, but I believe she was an amazing young woman and was ready to help all in need. I will remember her as a strong woman and may she rest in peace❤
It is extremely difficult for me to put in to words what Diane meant to us. We met Ron and Diane shortly after joining Grace in 2003 and we became friends very quickly. She and Ron were god parents to one of my daughters but they were so much more. We were always able to rely on them for support when we were going through rough times and I could always depend on Diane to tell me what I needed to hear even if it wasn’t what I wanted to hear. I could not have imagined our lives without them in the last 16 years. My prayers are with their family at this tough time.
Ed and I were blessed to know Diane and Ron. We are so thankful to have known them and loved them both. Diane was such a thoughtful, caring person always thinking of others even while she was suffering. We are so thankful for her inviting us to her home for the holidays last year. It meant so much to me to spend time with her and her family. She was a blessing to many people and will be missed greatly.
She was one of the most talented, happy, determined person I’ve ever known. Her and mom would spend hours on the phone talking. I always knew when it was Diane as they don’t have call waiting and you could not get thru. Diane gave me some really good advise once when she rescued from a situation I stupidly got into. Family and Friends make life worth living. God I’ll miss you DIane. Kelly M. Gibson
Diane was always a person to be involved with whatever project needed doing. When she and Ron started to attend Grace Church, both Fr. Paul and I were very impressed with them both. She was a good friend and times together always passed too quickly. She was a very strong person, obviousoly, and a very GOOD one, I wish I had been able to see her again.