Vilate Bradbury Stewart, 84, of Boise ID, died May 19, 2008 of natural causes at home. She was born September 17, 1923, in Chesterfield ID, to Charles Theo Bradbury and Nathalie Higginson. She was married to Harry LeBaron Stewart on July 1, 1946.
She was a faithful life long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She had a very giving heart. This led her to serve others throughout her lifetime. She held many positions in the church, including Relief Society President. Vilate also served many years as a church service missionary in the Member Locator Mission in St. George, Utah. She served in the hospital Guild for many years and she also volunteered as a Pink Lady and at the ER at the St George Hospital.
She was a master quilter, with first place ribbons at the Ventura County Fair in CA. She was creative in her cooking, sewing, art/painting, and interior design. She enjoyed Family history, gardening, traveling, she appreciated all the beauties of the world. She and her husband Harry traveled the world together, visiting Russia, China, Israel, the Amazon and many other countries, enjoying different cultures and each other’s company.
Vilate’s greatest JOY was being with her family. She made sure she was there for every special occasion in their lives. She created many family reunions for her Children and grand-children. These are cherished memories. Vilate’s family considers her to be a valiant leader. They have big footsteps to Follow. Her descendants will try to emulate her ways, as they carry forward her Example of a good and kind heart. She lived what she believed. She was a wonderful Mom, loving grandmother, and a beautiful and thoughtful wife. She will be greatly missed by those who loved her.
She is survived by her husband Harry LeBaron Stewart; three brothers, Wendell (Barbara), Keith (Erma), and Phillip (Garnet) Bradbury; her four children, Harry B. (Doris)Stewart of Angleton TX, Jill (Jerry) Lister of Boise ID, David (Claudia) Stewart of Ventura, CA, and Mark (Mari) Stewart of Allen, TX; and by 19 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Vilate was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Arliss Hunsaker and Donna Monzello, and one grandchild & one great grandchild.
Services will be held on Wednesday 21st of May at 1 pm at the LDS chapel at 3555 S Cole Rd Boise, ID Viewing will be from 11:30 am to 12:45 pm in the Relief Society room. Burial will follow at Morris Hills Cemetery 317 N Latah St, Boise ID. Services under the direction of Relya Funeral Home
Please post your loving memories of Vilate. Other details of her life will be posted later.
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Stewart Family, I was so sorry to learn of Vi's passing. A flood of sweet memories come to mind. She was such a kind friend to me when I was in Ventura Second Ward in the late 1970's. Just like a second mom. She and I used to go to the temple together regularly and I so enjoyed and appreciated our conversations. I remember one time we met to carpool on a horribly rainy, stormy morning in a parking lot. There were several elderly ladies waiting in her station wagon."We aren't still going, are we?" I asked Vi. "Oh, yes!" she replied. It was a bit scary going down, but the sun was shining when we came out of the temple....She was so gentle and Christlike. I can imagine what a caring, wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother she must have been. I will remember her fondly....Jill, if you are ever in the Ventura area, give me a call (805 604-1931). Are you coming for the Buena reunion next year? It would be fun to see you and have a chance to visit. Christy Clark (Williams) Corbett
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