Ken Stewart, 93, was a Rotarian with our club from May 1990 to July 2018. Ken passed away on January 24, 2020. He was a respected member of the business community and the community at large. He was 'Clothier to the Bar Association and Legislative Assembly, along with providing bespoke suits and uniforms for Fort Edmonton. Starting out in haberdashery in 1944, he met Jerry Pateman and together they purchased "The Boys Shop" in 1961. Stewart & Pateman operated on 1st and Jasper, until Jerry retired in 1986. Stew, as he was known, then opened "Stewart's" and stayed in business until 2020. 
 
I collected the following memories from a few of our members:
 
From Hal Tipper
All my memories of Ken are good.  I'm not too sharp on computers and he was a year older than me, but he kept telling me about the things he was doing with his that I just didn't understand.
A great guy and a fine Rotarian.  A workaholic who kept his business going right up to the end.  I'm sorry that I won't be able to attend the memorial get together.
 
From Ralph Young
My only memories are of Ken as a very, quiet, humble man who always had a smile and a positive outlook. He was not an active Rotarian but seemed to enjoy the fellowship with a small core of Rotary friends.
 
From Robert Lang
I remember indicating in a Rotary presentation that Ken should have included Rotary pins with the gowns he sold to Lawyers and Judges.  Got huge applause from the audience.
 
 Family and friends are welcome to gather in remembrance and celebration on Saturday, March 7 in the lobby of the Phipps-McKinnon Building from 1:00 - 4:00pm. 10020-101 Ave.
 
Neil Lang