OBITUARY
Ted T. Stewart
28 May, 1934 – 22 February, 2012
Services for Ted Travis Stewart will be held at Sunset Church of Christ at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2012 followed by burial at Resthaven Memorial Park with Howard Norton and Kevin Stewart officiating. Visitat i o n w i l l b e a t R e s t h a v e n Funeral Home from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Februa r y 2 4 t h . T e d d i e d i n h i s home on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 7 p.m. after a lengthy illness.
Teddy Travis Stewart was born to Orville Travis Stewart and Rachel Loving Stewart on May 28, 1934 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ted graduated from Amarillo High School in 1953 and received a full Naval Scholarship in Engineering at the University of Colorado. He decided to become a preacher and transferred to Abilene Christian University (ACU). Ted graduated with a B.A. and M.A. in Bible in 1959. He was active in student government. He was speaker of the House and Vice President of the Senior Class. It was in student government that he met his wife Dot McAfee who was Sophomore Class Secretary. Ted was also on the debate team and Varsity basketball team. Ted married Dot McAfee on May 28, 1957. At ACU they joined a mission team of fellow students and served as missionaires in Sao Paulo, Brazil for 13 years. The missionary group of 16 families established 19 congregations in Sao Paulo and many more congregations in other cities. Ted was director of Sao Paulo Institute of Biblical Studies. From 1974 to 1976 Ted served as the pulpit minister of the Southern Hills Church of Christ in Abilene, Texas and taught Bible courses at Abilene Christian University. In 1976 they moved to Lubbock, Texas, where Ted taught in the Sunset International Bible Institute (SIBI). During Ted's twenty-eight year tenure at Sunset, he served as an instructor, director of Missions, and Academic Dean. He trained mission teams for many Latin Americ a n c i t i e s . A t S u n s e t , T e d t a u g h t c o u r s e s i n G r e e k , Daniel/Ezekiel, and Apologetics.
In 2002 Ted published Solving the Exodus Mystery: Discovery of the True Pharoahs of Joseph, Moses, and the Exodus, culminating twenty-four years of meticulous research and extensive writing. In 1991 Ted and Dot traveled to Egypt to search for evidences for the book.Ted and Dot founded and owned Sunset Book Store (Biblemart) for thirty years. His goal was to give great discounts to students and churches on Bibles and religious materials.
Ted Stewart is survived by his wife, Dot McAfee Stewart, of Lubbock, Texas; two sons and two daughters, Kevin Stewart and wife Monica Louise Stewart of Muskogee, Okla., Brent Stewart and wife Patti Harris Stewart of Lubbock, Texas, Cherie Stewart Sherwood and husband Ron Sherwood of Gordon, Texas, and Trina Stewart Muehring and husband Jeff Muehring of Norman, Okla.; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Bob Stewart and wife Patsy Stewart of Dallas, Texas, Don Stewart and wife Linda Stewart of Baton Rouge, La., and Doug Stewart of Minneapolis, Minn.; brother-in-law, Thomas Mcafee and wife Kay McAfee; six nephews; and two nieces.
The family suggests memorials to Sunset International Bible Institute. To share your words of encouragement with T e d ' s f a m i l y p l e a s e v i s i t www.caringbridge.com/visit/T edStewart.
Condolences may be offered at www.resthavenfuneralhome. com.
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ADD A MEMORY9 June 2012
Sorry to hear of this man's death! He lived a full life and accomplished much. If Jehovah can help a person who has died, I pray that he get special help. If he is already in heaven, then I hope he will receive my thanks for his work in Biblical chronology. Otherwise, I hope to see him someday in the Kingdom of God on the Earth.
-Murrell Selden (Oak Park, IL)
Jan Randolph
12 March 2012
Dear Dot and family,
I was saddened to hear of Ted's death. I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you at this time. Ted was a sweet person. We have a wooden serving dish that the two of you sent Bob and me when we married May 28, 1964. It looks like you had May 28th as an important date in your lives together. I lived in Rockport, MA. Love to you, Bob and Jan (Cothran - John and Lula's youngest daughter) Randolph.
Alan Tullis
1 March 2012
Loved Ted, He was a great teacher and mentor during my days at Sunset (88). His friendly spirit and scholarly classes will always be remember. I still teach using some of his materials.
Lupe Lara
28 February 2012
It was an honor to have met Ted, a great soilder of Christ, Tks for evrthing you tought me!! Lupe Lara
George Foster
28 February 2012
Dot--We are sorry to learn of Ted's passing because of the loss to his family. But we rejoice with the angels over his welcome into glory. You and your family have been great servants to our Lord. George Foster Takemoto
Linda Kite
27 February 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know this will leave a deep hole in your life. I'm praying for you and your family.
Yvonne Smith
26 February 2012
Dear Dot, thank you the wonderful example you have been over the years. You have taught us what it means to be a faithful servant and wife. May God bless and keep you in His care! Yvonne Smith
Shaunna, Harley, and Hope
26 February 2012
We only had a short time in your lives, but they were memorable and blessed. You both were such a wonderful inspiration, your love and guidance were unmatched. Ted was an incredible man, and he showed great love and compassion even in times of pain and confusion. Mrs. Dot, you are in our prayers always, and in our hearts forever. May God bless you and keep you wrapped in his love, and may your family be your strength. Love and prayers.
Lynn Akin
25 February 2012
Please know how thankful I have been for the experience I had studying with Ted many years ago in the Sunset School of Missions. Incredible teacher and scholar. My prayers
25 February 2012
Dot, we remember with great affection the time Ted spent in Snyder when we were a part of the 37th St. Church for 46 years before moving to Mesquite 9 years ago to be near our 2 children - - and you were always an important part
of his ministry. May God be very near as you adjust to his passing.
Bob and Marida Watlington
Ray & Karren Hull
25 February 2012
Dot,
You and Ted were always very special to Karren and me! I always enjoyed coming to your bookstore and talking with you and Ted. My fondest memories of Ted were in preaching class ... we always started out with the infamous "Boy do I feel great!!" At first I thought it was silly! But his class totally changed my attitude about public preaching and helped me to overcome a lot of personal insecurities - making it possible for me to preach full-time for 11 years and part-time many more! His love for the lost and enthusiasm toward foreign mission (particularly Brazil) was contagious! We pray that God will give you peace that goes beyond comprehension and that your life will be filled with grace and joy! If we can do anything to help you in this time of loss ... just let us know!
In Christian Love
Ray Hull
Raymond & Sally Leonard
25 February 2012
Dear Dot and Ted's wonderful family. We rejoice that Ted's sojourn on earth has reached its successful conclusion and that he has now gone on to receive his long sought after eternal reward. It was our privilege to have had the opportunity to know and to study at Sunset in Ted's class. His work in Brazil has been an inspiration to hundreds who have followed in his steps. God be with you all during to time of sorrow and sadness. In Christian Love; Ray & Sally Leonard - Cape Town, South Africa
24 February 2012
WE lost a great leader, and teacher. God bless the family.
Renee Fredrick
24 February 2012
The Stewart family, please know that you are all in the thoughts and prayers from members of Rotary Club of Muskogee, OK Kevin is a special asset to our community.
Scott & Sharla Reynolds
24 February 2012
Your family is in our prayers during this time of loss. Ted lived an exemplary life and blessed countless of lives along the way, mine included. His legacy of faith is being continued through your great family. May God fill you with His presence and peace as you celebrate his life and His full redemption!
AL and Donna Horne
24 February 2012
Dear Dot and family: We remember Ted well from our ACC days together. He was a BMOC (Big Man On Campus) because of his immense talent and energy for the Lord. We were thrilled when you two joined the mission team going down to South America to evangelise. And
now he has gone on before you,leaving an empty place in your life but not in your heart. We pray your happy memories of Ted will comfort you. Much love in Christ, Al and Donna Horne.
Brien Wright
24 February 2012
Dot, my heart goes out to you all. Ted was one of the best people I've known.
24 February 2012
Know that you are in our hearts and prayers today and in the days ahead. May the Lord give you comfort and strength.
Bryan and Jacqueline Bost (Sao Paulo- Brazil)
24 February 2012
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF TED. I ONLY KNEW HIM BRIEFLY, BUT HE WILL BE WELL REMBERED FOREVER. FRANK MCINROE LUBBOCK,TEXAS
Jana Shelburne-Brown
24 February 2012
I hope you hold on to the wonderful memories of your husband, father & grandfather. I am remembering a man with infectious enthusiasm. I can see him clearly banging his drum being the Energizer Bunny. What joy he gave when he gave you his smile and words. God used his faithful servant in a beautiful way. Much love to you Dot and all the family.
Ron and Diana Kretz
24 February 2012
Our prayers are with all of you during this time. Ted was a wonderful teacher. We felt that sitting at his feet for two years was one of the biggest blessings we had while attending SIBI. Dot, you are a great example of being a loving, caring wife. Ron and Diana Kretz
Sharon Henderson
24 February 2012
Dearest Dot, our relationship began as friends when Al & I returned from the Taiwan mission field in 1981. Then we moved lived as neighbors on 7th Street in Lubbock, TX for 18 years. I remember one night after dinner in our home, Ted led prayer before you walked across the street to your house. Several times during the prayer Ted paused and you helped him with names that eluded him. Afterwards you said, "We need to pray for Ted's memory." Laughter followed from all four of us. Love, hugs, & blessings, Sharon Henderson, Encinitas, CA
Sylvia Rogers
24 February 2012
I am sure my husband would have something to write were he still alive. Lane Rogers always had good things to say about Ted Stewart. Ted's teaching will go on and on. He taught Lane the book of Daniel, and Lane taught it to me. Now I am teaching a friend from 30 years ago.
Brian McGonagill
24 February 2012
What a great man! Ted will always be a part of me and my ministry, from learning Greek at his feet to seeing Christ living in a kind and gentle man, Ted was a servant. I have great memories of Him and look forward to seeing Him in Heaven. My sorrow goes to Dot and the family. I love you!
Cindy McKinney
24 February 2012
Dearest Dot and Family,
God Bless your beautiful souls.
Your dear Husband was an inspiration to everyone he met. His smile, laugh and
kindness was a true measure of his faith in our Father. His gifts from God were contagious.
I'll never forget two lovely people that came and visited some sorry souls in Brazil. Ted's care, kindness, love and amazing laugh was such a blessing. It's a cherished moment in time that will never be forgotton.
May our Father comfort your heart and give you peace in the days ahead.
With Prayers, Concern and Love
Cindy McKinney
24 February 2012
Dear Beloved Family,
God Bless your beautiful souls. May our Father in heaven give you peace and comfort at this time.
You may not remember my family and I but I can not expess what a profound spirital impact Ted and Dot had on
our family.
Ted's great big smile and care for us was beyond any
human words I'm able to express.
While we were in Brazil, he and Dot visited our humble home.
What an elated joy and comfort you all were. Ted's smile was filed with such enthusiasm, comfort and love. What a gift it was to us. But as we all know Ted, that's the way he was. A humble man, given by God such wonderful gifts of Joy, Care, Kindness and Love. He did not hold these precious gifts to himself but shared them readily to us all. How we needed him and them. He showed us many spiiual things but at present, I'm unable to share them all.
But one thing I do know, God had placed him at the perfect
time and place to give all of us a blessing by knowing him. Ted touched me by his wonderful life and I'm the one that's truely blessed.
Dot, may God continue to bless you. Know that peope like
myself have never forgotten such kindness that you and Ted have given to people like us over the years.
Matthew 28:20
"Never will I leave you"
In Him who is always faithful,
Cindy McKinney
Sherwin Gaddis
24 February 2012
To the family of Bro. Stewart, we want to send you our heart felt thanks for the teaching that Ted shared with us. We only know Ted through the Sunset videos. However, as with spending time with a teacher for long periods. We all feel like we know him a little bit. However, he has touched our lives and given us the word of God in such a way that we can never be the same again. Thank you and God Speed to Bro. Stewart. May peace continue to reign in your family.
Maurice Jadon
24 February 2012
it saden me to hear of the lose of my teacher Ted, I took two classes with while I was at sunset in 1988-90, my name is Maurice jadon from Nazreth Israel, I knew ted very well he visited me in my home in Lubbock, my heart are with his family, may the lord give them confort at this time of a need.
love Maurice
Denny & Linda Sneed
23 February 2012
Dear Dot and family, Denny and I want you to know that you are all in our prayers. we have many fond memories of Ted (and of you Dot), from our days in Sunset, going through Missions and of Denny taking charge of the bookstore ( Vickie Hysten also worked there) when the two of you made a trip back to Sao Paulo one summer. Denny loved working at the bookstore with the two of you. We learned a lot from you through classes too. We love you very much. May God surround you even more so now with the love that you have shown to us and to others through the years. Love always, Denny & Linda Sneed (of Borger, Texas).
Stephen McDonald
23 February 2012
Dot and family,
Thank you for receiving us to sing and visit in your home when we came with the young professional Bible class. Even in those difficult times, Ted's joy and love of people was so evident. In this time of readjustment and pain of separation, may the the memory of the faith that Ted demonstrated be a source of continuous joy.
Love, Steve and Reyna McDonald
Lanny and Mary Hallmark
23 February 2012
"Boy do I feel great!". Ted always began our classes with us standing and shouting together that statement. We've lost a Chritian warrior but heaven has gained a new saint. He will be missed and I was blessed to have studied at his feet. Having preached for nearly 30 years I will always be grateful for all I learned from Ted. Our love and prayers to the family at this time of loss. I look forward to seeing Ted again in heaven and I'm sure he say, "Boy do I feel great!"
Gary Bond
23 February 2012
I have a very vivid memory of a generous Ted, father of our campus minister, Kevin, picking up the entire lunch tab for our college group of about 20 students that had traveled to Sunset from the University of Arizona. For a poor college student, this was a remarkable act of generosity further burnished by Ted's humble servant attitude. We know that he is now with his Father, in a place where there is no more sorrow or tears. Our prayers are with Kevin and the rest of the family.
23 February 2012
Dearest Dot,
We appreciate so very much your labor of love for the Lord and your willingness to walk beside and work alongside your husband. Ted was such a wonderful teacher and example to so many. We know it has been a long, hard struggle for you both with Ted's illness. You are a special lady, Dot and Ted was such a special gentleman; a faithful steward of that which has been entrusted to us. He is at rest now, may the Lord give you strength and more strength in the coming days to deal with and come to terms with the loss and the parting.
"May the Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace." (Numbers 6:24-27)
Love always,
Bruce, Fiona & Jessica Smith
Joy Sloan
23 February 2012
Kevin, my thoughts for comfort are with you and your family. Love Joy Sloan