Our friend rejoined his partner of 35 years, James Herman. Recently Stewart lived a quiet life with his cats, Silver and Cali, and socializing with friends. We fondly remember the (in)famous EBB �" a title proudly worn that intimates understand. Stewart met James at the CMC Carnival 42 years ago and we know there were "Cigarette Girl" and "Miss Ross" outings to the early gay bars. Season tickets to the symphony, theater, opera, and 49ers and Giants games were part of their "golden era."
They traveled extensively in the U.S, to Europe, Australia, and Asia. Stewart's later career was as a travel consultant, specializing in Australia. They lived in the Castro over 30 years, holding many dinner parties. Many guests have particular memories of fabulous food and hospitality, as well as the extravagant personalities of their hosts.
Born in Franklin, Pennsylvania, the third of seven children, Ethel (deceased), Myra, Mary, Deborah and Charles and Edward (both deceased), Stewart graduated from high school in 1962, joined the Air Force, and later traveled to San Francisco at age 22.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 14 at 11 a.m. at the Twin Peaks Tavern in the Castro.