Services in honor of her life will be held at a later date.
First United Methodist Church ~ Omaha, Nebraska
Marylin M. Stewart of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, January 5. Marylin was born April 23, 1933, in Omaha, the daughter of Stephen Edward Stewart and Mary (Kammerer) Stewart. She grew up in Anselmo, Nebraska. She graduated from Anselmo Merna High School, Hastings College, and earned her graduate degree in microbiology from the University of Omaha. She worked at Clarkson Hospital, leading a long career as Director of med tech students and teaching numerous classes over the course of her time there. She also served on the faculty of UNMC.
Marylin was a longtime resident of Omaha, active in many charitable, community and civic organizations, and a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church. She loved to be around others and was an important part of so many peoples’ lives, from her church family to her neighbors to friends she encountered throughout her life. Nebraska football held a special place in her heart, and she was a regular attendee of games for decades. She was a skilled knitter, providing many special gifts to friends, family, and donations to people whom she’d never meet over the years. She loved to read, bake, and enjoyed everything Omaha had to offer. Above all, she had a heart for God and others.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Bill, Dick, and Bob, and her sister Betty. She is survived by her niece Susan, nephews Mike, Steve, Dean, Eric (Julie), Eddie, and Bill (Jennifer), sisters in law Connie and Cel, and great nieces and nephews Kate, Emma, Rob, and Harry.
Those of us who were lucky enough to have her in their lives will miss her greatly.
Marylin was our neighbor for 9 years. She became a dear friend to us. We will miss her willingness to help, intelligent and thoughtful conversation, and bright smile. Her faith was strong and she is surely in God’s loving arms. Our sincere condolences to her family and all who are feeling her loss. Anita & Tony Jaynes
Grateful to have met Marilyn at handbell choir. I will miss her stories and her devoted presence, service at FUMC Omaha.
Marilyn selected me to be one of her Medical Technologist Students in 1969. She made it possible for a small town girl to have an amazing career. With her encouragement to keep going when school was tough and an immediate job upon graduation I have fulfilled my dream of helping patients, doctors, nurses, and other techs until 2019. She was one in a million and will be missed. Our sympathy to the family. We heard about all of you at the lab. She loved her family. I wish I could remember peoples names as well as Marilyn could. May God cushion her in his arms. Connie and Ralph Peppard
I met Marylin through several mutual friends. What a delight! She was a very special person and will be missed in the Omaha community.
She was a very dear teacher and co-worker of mine at Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital during 1979 through 1987. She always kept in touch since then. Her church’s cookbook has always been a favorite of mine which she gave to me as a bridal shower gift. She was very professional and good mentor for her students. I will miss her friendship. I wish to express my sincere sympathy for her family in their loss.