Roselyn Stewart: Requiescat In Pace

Mrs. Stewart was the wife of former Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary President Bruce Stewart. The following was written by her husband:

Mrs. Bruce (Roselyn) Stewart passed away after becoming critically ill with pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial pneumonia. She had gone to San Diego to attend her grand-daughter’s wedding. While her pulmonary physician expressed some concern about her trip, he said that if the trip was important to her, she should go. Since all of our children and their spouses would be there, we decided to go. We had a good trip, spent two days with the family and went to the rehearsal dinner. She had shortness of breathe some of the time, but it was not until that night that it became severe. In the Emergency Room, she was given oxygen, and admitted to the hospital where she was given steroids and many tests. The next day, a biopsy of her lung was taken and she was put on a ventilator to help her breathe. While many procedures and medications were used, her disease increasingly prevented her lungs from transferring oxygen and carbon dioxide, and she went to be with Her Lord on Saturday, May 31.

While we suffer great sorrow and cannot really fathom life without her, we have much for which to be thankful. We have had over 61 years of a happily married life together. God has been with us in our ministry in three congregations and in RPTS. He enabled us to visit every state except Alaska, and over 30 foreign countries. He gave us four wonderful children and their spouses and families who are a tremendous support for us. He has supplied many loved ones and friends who are upholding us in love and prayer. And most of all, He sent His Son who loves us, and in His life and death and resurrection assures us of His care and the hope of eternal life together.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be sent in her memory to the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 7418 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208.