Obituary of Col. William Henry Stewart, USAF

On February 27, 2016, at the age of 94, William passed away peacefully in his Black Forest home, surrounded in love by his wife of 70 years, Annette, his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. His dedication and love to his wife Annette was a lasting inspiration to everyone who knew him. William was born January 23, 1922 and was raised on a farm on Long Island, New York. He began his Air Force career in March 1943 during World War II. He flew 110 missions over Europe getting shot at by German anti-aircraft numerous times and getting shot down over occupied France. He received the rank of Captain by the end of the war. He was also involved in the Vietnam War. He earned numerous military decorations including the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Legion of Merit, and several silver and bronze stars. He retired as an Air Force Colonel in 1974. During his career, William and his family were stationed across the United States and Europe. During their travels, William fell in love with the Alps, thus leading him to retire in Colorado Springs, the nearest he could come to the Alps in the United States. After retirement, he became a national tennis pro at Lynmar Racquet Club for ten years and competed in national senior tennis tournaments. His autobiography titled From Farm Boy to Fighter Pilot Plus 30 Years was published in 2010. He loved horses, flying, sports, and most of all, his family. William is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Annette; his sons, William II, Robert (Col. USA, (Ret.), James, and Jeffrey; daughter, Kathy; seven grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.Visitation, 10:00AM with a Rosary at 10:30AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00AM, Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church, 11020 Teachout Road.Private Interment, Ft. Logan National Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Cemetery Saturday, February 27, 2016 12:00AM Fort Logan National Cemetery 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard Denver, CO 80235 Phone: 303-761-0117 Service Thursday, March 3, 2016 12:00AM Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church 11020 Teachout Road Colorado Springs,, CO 80908 Phone: 719-495-2351 Service Thursday, March 3, 2016 11:00AM Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church 11020 Teachout Road Colorado Springs,, CO 80908 Phone: 719-495-2351