James Allan Stewart

James Allan Stewart was born on Monday, January 2, 1961 in Tyndall, South Dakota to Don and Amanda (Fischer) Stewart. He was baptized on February 5, 1961 by Pastor Feller and confirmed on May 18, 1975 by Pastor Gray, all at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Tyndall. He was raised on a farm near Scotland and graduated from Scotland High School in 1979
Following high school, Jim joined the Army National Guard. In January of 1982, he joined the U.S. Army and served until February of 1985. He was stationed in Germany and later served in the Army Reserve following his honorable discharge. Jim was a lifetime member of the Paul Grossheusch V.F.W. Post #2966 of Scotland.
Jim was united in marriage to Pam Namanny on November 9, 1991 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Tyndall. They made their home on the farm where he was raised.
For most of his working years, he was a truck driver.  Jim began his business, Stewart Trucking, in 2000, hauling grain and cattle. Previously, he drove truck for various companies, including K&J Trucking, Cimpl’s and Mehlhaff Trucking.
Jim’s passion was for horses. He was a longtime member of the Scotland Saddle Club and the Scotland Rodeo Club and most recently held the office of President.  He was also an MRP and SDRA Team Penner for many years.
“Stewart” had a gift for making friends of all ages. He had a generous heart and never hesitated to help people, friend or stranger alike. He was a loyal friend whose memory lives through countless moments of shared jokes, stories and laughter. He also enjoyed many hours of playing board games and pinochle with family and friends.
After a valiant battle with cancer, Jim died on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall at the age of 47 years, 6 months and 10 days.
Jim’s memory will be cherished by his wife and children, Pam, Karl “Peadoodle” and Jymmi Jo “Grasshopper”, all of rural Scotland; his parents, Don and Amanda Stewart of Tyndall; three sisters: Sharon (Bill) Green of Valley, Nebraska, Dianne (Lee) Herrboldt of Menno, South Dakota, and Carol (Jeff) Halseth of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; mother-in-law Sandy Namanny of Valley Springs, South Dakota; father-in-law Bob (Carol) Namanny of Brandon, South Dakota; brother-in-law Troy Namanny of Brandon, South Dakota; many nieces and nephews and countless friends.
Jim was preceded in death by two brothers: Allan Stewart, and Kenneth Stewart in infancy; a sister in infancy, Sharleen Stewart; his paternal grandparents, Ralph and Lillian Stewart, and his maternal grandparents, Ed and Adelheid Fischer; and a brother-in-law, Jerry Hasz.