Dewayn Lamont "Bud" Stewart

    Dewayn Lamont "Bud" Stewart was born December 12,1932 in Cardston, Alberta to Bert Floyd Stewart and Lena Rose Wheeler and passed away peacefully February 19, 2026 at home in Fort Macleod, Alberta at the age of 93.  He was predeceased by his siblings, Bernice Faye Orcutt, Floyd Junior Stewart, Stanley Hugh Stewart and leaves to mourn his sister Dorothy Karen (Ron) Murphy.

    During his lifetime Bud excelled in many ventures including 8 years service in the U.S. air force during the Korean War; aerial crop sprayer in Canada and the U.S.A.; rancher on both sides of the border, breaking land on the Blood Reserve; long-haul trucker.

    Bud formed many friendships on the Blood Indian Reservation which resulted in him being honored with the Blackfoot name of Thunder Rider (English spelling) because of his pilot status.  He once joked,"I guess I made a lot of noise flying my planes over the reserve."

    Bud, in his own words, has said, "I have raised 12 good children, have travelled and seen a lot of the world.  I have sung  and recited cowboy poetry on both sides of the border and been on TV and radio.  I have been blessed to have people help me along life's journey and have tried my best to help people along their path in life."

    Friends may meet with the family prior to the service on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 10:00 to 10:45 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Fort Macleod Chapel (628 – 20 Street, Fort Macleod, AB). Bud's Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 am with Bishop Anthony Burdett officiating. Interment will be in the Kimball Cemetery at approximately 2:30 pm.

    Live streaming services will be available about 15 minutes before the service starts.

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