Ralph Nichols Stewart Sr., 85, passed away on May 7, 2017 in Port Orchard, Washington with several members of his family by his side, including his wife of over 61 years, Carol A. Stewart. Ralph was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 9, 1931 to A. Duanne & E. Josephine Stewart. Ralph and Carol were married on August 2, 1955. He retired from the Navy after 30 years of Military service. He loved to spend hours in his wood shop, work on family genealogy, tell stores of him growing up and share the comics and joke of the day he cut out to give to his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Carol and their 10 children; Ralph N. Stewart Jr., Vickie L. Fisher, Gregory A. Stewart, E. Jean Clymer, Ann M. Darkow, Wayne A. Stewart, Rachel M. King, Nadean M. Levin, Timothy J. Stewart and M. Scott Stewart, their 36 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Givens Community Center on Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 1:00-4:30 PM.