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Rex Kay Stewart Jr. a proud veteran of Salem, Utah, passed away on December 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Rex was born on November 09, 1943 in Payson, Utah to Rex & Thelma Stewart. After Rex graduated from Spanish Fork High School he was inspired to serve the Lord on a fulltime mission (Northeast British Mission (London/Leeds) for The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints.  Upon returning from his mission he continued his education at Snow College, were he met Peggy Ann Stoddard, the love of his life.  On June 02, 1966 they were happily married and sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple.

Rex served in the military (Army Reserve) for 27 years until his honorable discharge. Rex was a member of the 259th Quartermaster Battalion, which was the only Army Reserve Petroleum Battalion which served on active duty in Vietnam.

After serving his country he continued his education at Brigham Young University where he graduated with a degree in Secondary Education.  He taught school in Lava Hot Springs.

Rex had a passion for serving others, which involved cooking, catering, serving and helping others in any possible way needed.  His love for serving others continued as he was the proud owner of the “Silver Grill Cafe” in Lava Hot Springs, worked for Meals-on-Wheels, Man-Camps, Restaurant Manager (Jedidiah’s), and finishing out his successful Food Service career at IHC Hospital (20 years) in Provo, Utah.  While working at IHC, he earned the honorable nickname of “Omelet Guy”.   He was also recognized for his planning and catering services for church events, reunions, parties and other social events.  His fresh salsa was his trademark and well known by many, which was freshly made with hand-picked ingredients from his garden, as this was one of his many hobbies he loved doing.  He served as President of the Exchange Club, Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunts and a temple worker at the Provo & Payson temples. His pure heart and example of selfless service, hard work and sacrifice will be remembered by all who knew him.

Rex has a great love for his family.  He enjoyed countless trips to Bear-Lake, California, hunting and fishing with his kids, and grandkids.  He will be forever loved and missed by all his family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Stewart; 3 siblings Brad (Diane) Stewart, Steven (Paula) Stewart, & Sherry (Gordan) Gillman, his children Lisa (Larry) Draper, Chad (Dora) Stewart, Justin (Jill) Stewart, Matt (Anna) Stewart and Jason (Kim) Stewart, 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  Also, numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

A viewing will be held Thursday January 6, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m at Walker Funeral home 187 S Main St. Spanish Fork, Utah 84660.  The funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 7, at The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints,  695  South 300 West ,Salem, Utah.  A viewing will be held from 9:45 a.m. till 10:45 a.m. prior at the church prior to the funeral. Burial and graveside services  will follow after funeral service at Salem City Cemetery  965 South 140 East, Salem Utah.

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