Obituary of Rebecca Stewart

No visitation Rebecca Ann Stewart Rebecca Ann Stewart passed on August 21, 2007, after a very rapid attack of cancer. Becky was born in Olympia on July 22, 1946 to Dr. Allison R. and Marcia Ann Stewart. She moved to Seattle as a baby and grew up mostly in McCleary and Shelton. She graduated from Irene S. Reid High School in Shelton in 1964. She lived in Clallam Bay for a short time. She moved back to Olympia in the early ‘80’s. Becky started playing “library” at a very young age and went on to work at Fern Hill Public Library in Tacoma, the Shelton Public Library, the Clallam Bay and Forks Branch Libraries and the Washington State Library, where she was presently employed. Becky always had a smile on her face and was kind to everyone. She saw the best in all people and pets, and was a supreme champion of the underdog. She wanted to take care of everyone. Her love and generosity has changed many lives, especially her two adopted granddaughters, Maria and Helayna, and her adopted son, Bo. Becky was very proud of and depended on her only daughter, Rachel. She loved her large extended family and her friends at work. Becky lived with her granddaughter, Helayna who was a constant source of amusement, love, wonder and work. Becky also loved and was thankful to live in the beauty of the Puget Sound region. Becky is survived by her mother, Marcia Stewart, her daughter, Rachel E. Stewart, her granddaughter Helayana Collins, her adopted son, Chester (Bo) Collins, her brothers and sister, Donald R.(Leslye) Stewart, John B. (Wanda) Stewart, Mary S. (Scott) Oliver, Robert B. (Carrie) Stewart, numerous nieces and nephews and many special friends. There will be a celebration of Becky’s life at the Unitarian Universalist Church (2200 East End St NW) on Saturday, September 1, 2007 2:00 p.m.