Robert Brooks Stewart

Robert was born on March 11, 1948, to Arthur Brooks Stewart and Clorene Montgomery Stewart in Colorado City, Texas. He spent his early years there and graduated from Colorado City High School in 1966 where he participated in band and football. In the fall, he attended West Texas State University in Canyon, Tx on a music scholarship and pursued a degree in Music Education. At The Howdy Dance, he met Nancy Carole Boydstun, and that was the beginning of a long and beautiful life together. Robert and Nancy were married on August 8, 1970, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Midland. Nancy was offered a teaching position in Hereford Tx, so Robert and Nancy made a home there. Nancy taught while Robert drove a school bus and commuted to Canyon. After receiving his Bachelor of Music Education degree, he was offered a job teaching music at Bluebonnet Elementary where he later became the Assistant Principal. Robert and Nancy were active in St. Thomas Episcopal Church where they made many lifelong friends. Their family was blessed with the adoption of Kristin Jeanne in 1977 and Ryan Brooks in 1979. After receiving his Master of Education degree from West Texas State University in 1980, they moved to Adrian, Texas where Robert was the Principal of Adrian School. It was a memorable year for the whole family. In 1982, the family moved back to Nancy's hometown of Midland where Robert taught Language Arts at Washington Elementary. He worked at Travis and Santa Rita Elementary schools before becoming the principal at De Zavala Elementary. Shortly after, he became the principal at Parker Elementary where he remained for twenty years before retiring in 2008. Robert was well-loved by his teachers and staff. He was a man of many interests and talents. He enjoyed performing magic and on occasion performed for his students. He enjoyed fishing and especially loved flying airplanes; it was his lifelong passion. Robert was active in The Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity. His love of music was celebrated in his participation in the Handbell Choir for many years. He was a Lay Eucharistic Minister for many years both at St. Thomas in Hereford, and again later at Holy Trinity. When Parkinsons's Disease left him unable to participate in these areas, he served on the Audio-Visual team and was responsible for the 8:00 service. Robert served God wherever he was and was loved by many. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is survived by his spouse, Nancy Carole Stewart; two children, Kristin Perez (Churby Conaway) and Ryan Stewart (Jana); six grandchildren: Krista Kelly, Destiny Perez, Caleb Washington, Elizabeth Saldana, Brooks Stewart, and Brady Stewart; and his great-grandson, Jack Turpin, great-grandson Christiano Turpin, great-grandson Gabriel Subia, great-granddaughter Elliana Trevino, and sister-in-law, Wanda Taylor. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Brooks and Clorene Elizabeth (Montgomery) Stewart, and one brother, JW Stewart. The family is grateful to Hospice of Midland and all caregivers for their support that enabled him to spend his last days at home with his family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity, The Parkinson's Foundation South Central Chapter, Hospice of Midland, or a charity of your choice. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 2:00 PM at The Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity, 1412 W Illinois Ave, in Midland. Interment immediately following in Resthaven Memorial Park, 4616 N Big Spring St. in Midland.

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Robert Brooks Stewart

March 11, 1948 - May 9, 2024