Obituary of Ernest C. Stewart

ERNEST C. STEWART Ernest C. Stewart, age 75, passed away peacefully June 25 at SW Washington Medical Center after a long illness. He was attended by his daughters and the caring staff. Ernest was born June 15, 1934 in LaGrande, OR to Melville Clifford Stewart and Catherine Edwards Stewart July 5, 1978. He had resided in Camas for the past 30 years. Ernest was retired from GTE and loved hunting, fishing and cooking. Best known for his sense of humor, he will be missed by his family and friends. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife and best friend, Ina Grigsby Stewart Jan. 31, 2009. His daughters find peace in knowing that Ina was waiting for him with open arms and the smile he so loved. Ernest is survived by his daughters, Cherie Hankal and Julie Bliss of Camas, WA and his favorite person, granddaughter, Emma Bliss his little bug also of Camas. At his request there will be no service. His daughters would be honored to have his friends sign the guestbook provided by Straub's Funeral Home at www.straubsfuneralhome.com.