Kent S. Stewart, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 17th, 2017 in Orem, Utah. He was born in American Fork, Utah on November 2nd, 1944 to Alma Evan "Perk" and Leah Deane Stewart. He graduated from Orem High School in 1962. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Kent had a great love of all sports and excelled in baseball at pitching. He loved all things outdoors including; hunting, fishing and horseback riding. Golfing became one of his greatest joys which he shared with his father, brother, children, grandchildren and friends. He also inherited a green thumb from his father and was well known for his tomatoes, roses and beautiful yard. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and watching them grow.
Kent was an employee for Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) where he retired after 42 years as a construction technician. He believed in working hard and there are very few state roads in Utah that he wasn't a part of constructing.

He is survived by his wife LeAnn Stubbs Stewart and 3 children, Jeff (Darcy) Stewart of Troutdale, OR. Jordan (Darin) Hardy of Hinckley, UT. Glenn (Jessica) Stewart of Houston, TX. He has 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Julie and Nedra Stewart.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday August 23, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home 646 East 800 North, Orem. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday August 22, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. or Wednesday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. both at the funeral home prior to the services. Interment will be in the East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.walkersanderson.com

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