Rebecca "Becky" J. Stewart

Rebecca J. “Becky” Stewart, 54, of Harrisville, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013 at her home. Born November 27, 1958 to Donald and Aletha (Cribbs) Jacobs in Monroe, MI, she was raised in Harrisville. On August 14, 1979, she married Gordon Stewart in Harrisville, where they have been long time residents. A devoted mother and grandmother, Becky always put her children first, coaching AYSO and cheerleading. Becky was a dear friend to many, and was always there to lend a hand when needed. She was an avid horse rider, and a member of several area horse clubs. She was a former leader of the “Rainbow Riders” 4-H club. Becky played softball for the Harrisville Hornets, and enjoyed bowling. She is survived by her husband, Gordon, one daughter, Jessica Stewart of Lincoln, two sons, Dan (Penny Cholewa) Stewart of Harrisville, and Christopher Stewart of Harrisville, four grandchildren, Ryan; Taylor; Karlee and Allie Stewart, three sisters, Prudy (James) Mullens of Henderson NV; Debra Anderson of Harrisville MI; and Sara (Jeff) Brown of Ossineke MI, three brothers, Gary (Sandy) Jacobs of Maggie Valley NC; Rodney (Barb) Jacobs of Curran MI; and Terry (Penny) Jacobs of Brooklyn MI, sister-in-law, Darlene Jacobs of Wyandotte, MI, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Michael Jacobs, one niece, Megan Jacobs, and one nephew, Matthew Jacobs. Mrs. Stewart is at Gillies Funeral Home in Lincoln, where friends may call on Friday, June 14, from 12:00 PM until the funeral service at 4:00 PM. Memorial donations are suggested to Alpena County Horseman’s Club, or to Hospice of Michigan. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Rebecca "Becky" J. Stewart, please visit our flower store.