R. Jean Stewart

August 5, 1931 - February 7, 2021

Ms. Stewart, age 89 was born August 5, 1931 to Lloyd A. Sheets and Ruth I. Cheesman at home in West Lafayette, IN. Jean was a graduate of Klondike High School, attended House of James School of Cosmetology and was a graduate of Huffer Beauty College. She also attended Ivy Tech College and was an active member of the St. Ann Catholic Church and St. Ann Rosary Society. Ms. Stewart retired from Purdue University after 23 years as the Commencement Coordinator and Program of Study Coordinator in the Registrar’s Office. She also owned and operated Jean’s Hair Fashions in Fowler, Indiana for ten years prior. She had been a Cosmetologist since 1960. Her first marriage was to Theodore E. Moyars, now deceased, then John A. Jones, also deceased and lastly, Paul L. Stewart, also deceased. She was a former President of the Round Grove Home Economics Club and Democrat Committee woman in White County, Round Grove Township. Also, a former president of the American Legion Post #57 Fowler, Indiana. She also, served as President of the Carroll County Democratic Ladies Club and as Carroll County Committee Woman of Center Township. Ms. Stewart was active in Democrat politics most of her life. Ms. Stewart was a life member of the Veterans Foreign Wars Post #1154 in Lafayette, Past President of the Women’s Auxiliary to the Military Order of the Cooties, and a life member of the American Legion Post #11 in Lafayette. Jean was also a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Military Order of Purple Heart #0032437, a member of the Fraternal order of the Eagles Auxiliary #347, a Life Member of the Retired Eagles Activity club, and a former 15-year member of the Moose Lodge #796 in Lafayette. She was also a member of the Farm Bureau. She was a former member of the Benton Country Club of Fowler and enjoyed golfing and swimming and was an avid book reader. Surviving are two sons: Jeffrey G. Moyars, Floral City, FL and Avery A. Moyers (wife, Peggy) of Luttrell, TN; one daughter Carla D. Bartlett (husband, Joseph) of West Lafayette, IN. Also surviving are 7 grand daughters and one grandson. Preceding her in death were her parents Lloyd A. and Ruth C. Sheets. A grave side service will take place at a later date. Donations may be made to the St. Ann Catholic Church Rosary Society. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com