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Funeral services will take place on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 2:00 PM (Mountain).

American Legion Hall
Philip, South Dakota

Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota
A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, December 19, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip.



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In memory of

Dugan Stewart

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Monday, December 15, 2014 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 75

Arthur Edwin “Dugan” Stewart was born July 18, 1939, in Beaver, Oklahoma, the son of Ernest and Bessie (Getz) Stewart. In May 1953, Dugan moved to South Dakota. He graduated from Murdo High School in 1957.

Dugan was united in marriage to Charmaine Wheeler on October 11,1958. They made their home at the Rafter Cross Ranch north of Philip for 48 years. They retired in 2009 and moved into Philip, where he has since resided.

Dugan was a member of the Western South Dakota Buckaroos, the South Dakota Limousin Association, and a Golden Eagle member of the NRA. Dugan sponsored a National Limousin Tour of Cattle on his ranch in June 1992, with people from all over the world attending. Dugan was also a breed rep for the Black Hills Stock Show for a number of years.

Dugan enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, whether it was moving cattle or wrestling with them. Dugan raised and sold registered Limousin cattle for many years, and enjoyed going to cattle shows. Fishing and hunting with his good buddies was a highlight in Dugan’s life.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Charmaine Stewart of Philip; three children Richard Stewart and his wife Diana of Philip, Tina Stewart of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Steven Stewart and his wife Beth of Philip; six grandchildren Kellie (Mark) Halvorson, Beau (Jamie) Stewart, Jeb (Cassandra) Stewart, and Kobie, Jason, and TJ Davis; five great-grandchildren; two sisters Patricia Meller of Ponca City, Oklahoma, and Dorothy Hunter and her husband Bill of Blackfoot, Idaho; one brother-in-law Justin Wheeler and his wife Joyce of Philip; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Dugan was preceded in death by a son Vincent Stewart; and his parents.

Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. on Friday, December 19, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Saturday.

Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 20, at the American Legion Hall in Philip, with Pastor Kathy Chesney officiating.

Interment was at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.


FUNERAL SERVICES
Saturday, December 20, 2014 - 2:00 p.m.
American Legion Hall
Philip, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Kathy Chesney
MUSIC
Marilyn Millage - Pianist
Congregational Hymns
“Rock of Ages”
“Victory in Jesus”
USHERS
Larry Smith - Mel Smith - Tom Radway
PALLBEARERS
Jerry Nelson - Steve McDaniel
Todd Radway - Mark Radway
Allen Hovland - Jim Wheeler
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

  • So sorry for your loss! Hugs and prayers to the whole family. ~ Hallie Konst & Family Philip SD (12/15/2014)
  • Charmaine and family: Our sincere sympathy goes out to you. Dugan was a fun man to know and we will be missed by many. ~ Buster & Nancy Peterson Kadoka (12/15/2014)
  • Charmaine, Richard & Steven, I'm so very very sorry for your loss. You will all be in my thoughts & prayers. ~ Cindy Gabriel Nuzum Wall, SD (12/15/2014)
  • Dugan was quite the guy !! Always enjoyed visiting with him . Our prayers & thoughts are with you at this difficult time . ~ Susan & Jack Heinz Philip (12/15/2014)
  • Dugan was quite the guy !! Always enjoyed visiting with him . Our prayers & thoughts are with you at this difficult time . ~ Susan & Jack Heinz Philip (12/15/2014)
  • We are thinking of you folks during this difficult time. Les always enjoyed doing business with Dugan at the elevator. ~ Les & Joann Pearson Philip, SD (12/15/2014)
  • Thoughts and prayers go out to a very dear family. May God wrap his arms around each of you and give you strength to get thru this sad time. ~ Cindy Schuler Philip (12/15/2014)
  • Charmaine ,we are sending hugs and love to you during this difficult time. I hope it helps eases the pain knowing he is healthy and happy now, riding the range.....God bless.... ~ Mike and Jill Schreiber Oacoma, sd (12/15/2014)
  • So Sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers. ~ Tonya Berry Milesville (12/15/2014)
  • Sorry to hear of Dugan's passing. The Buckaroos lost a good guy too. He was always a joy to visit with. May you remember all the good times and be comforted by them. ~ Sandee Gittings Philip (12/15/2014)
  • Charmaine and Family, We are thinking of all of you and hoping you find comfort with each other. I sent a message to my friend Robbie about Dugan's passing and he said it perfectly, "another good cowboy just went to heaven." A true original, Thanks for sharing his life and all of yours with us. The Michel Family ~ Doug and Sheri Michel Long Grove, IA (12/15/2014)
  • Charmaine, all our love to you and your family. Many prayers to you all. ~ Dave and Jody Marone Chamberlain (12/15/2014)
  • So sorry to hear about Dugan he will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to the Stewart family. ~ Bruce&Sharon Barnett Wall, SDak (12/15/2014)
  • Honored to have known him. ~ Rob Brawner Wood Lake, NE (12/15/2014)
  • Charmaine and Family, Sorry for your loss, Dugan was a good friend, loyal to the core and always fun to be around. We will be thinking of you all. ~ Mark and De Smith Ankeny, IA (12/15/2014)
  • So sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers during the difficult days ahead. God Bless...
     ~ Rudy & Susan Roth Philip (12/15/2014)
  • Our loving thoughts and prayers will be with all of Dugan's loved ones. May God surround you all with His peace to help you through this sad time.
    Our Blessings and Hugs,
    Mike and Shar     ~ Mike & Shar Moses Philip (12/15/2014)
  • So sorry for your loss - will keep you all in our prayers. God Bless you ~ Bill & Paula Poss Riverside CA (12/15/2014)
  • Thinking of you and your family. ~ Candice Lynn candice.lynn2010@yahoo.com (12/15/2014)
  • We were so sorry to hear that Dugan passed away. We always enjoyed seeing him at the Black Hills Stock Show. We have fond memories of our visit last year as well as the time we stayed with you at the ranch. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
    Dean & Bev Summerbell
    Heartland Limousin Association     ~ Dean & Bev Summerbell 23244 Gopher Drive NE, East Bethel, MN 55005 (12/15/2014)
  • Tina and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take care we look forward to seeing you back in Texas. ~ Joy Lynn Waco, Texas (12/15/2014)
  • We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Dugan. Our thoughts are with you and your family. ~ Sally & Bud Jakeway Spearfish SD (12/15/2014)
  • Sending sympathy for the loss of your husband and father. Donna and Judie have fond memories of Plum Creek School and the kids.
    Dale and Family     ~ Dale Ostlien and Family 618 FM 89 Abilene TX 79606 (12/15/2014)
  • Charmaine and family,you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I'm grateful for all the memories of Dugan who always seemed a larger than life cowboy. ~ Sherman Burns Sheridan, Wyoming (12/15/2014)
  • Keeping all of Dugan's family in our Thoughts and Prayers. ~ Lloyd and Rosetta Royer 1076 Windsor Ct Waukee IA 50263 (12/15/2014)