Graceann C. (Keating) Stewart

Graceann C. (Keating) Stewart, 80, of Denver, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, at the Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge, CO. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Newcomer Funeral Home in Lakewood, CO with the family present. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery west of St. Paul. The Rev. Alexander J. Borzych will officiate. Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting the family. Graceann was born on June 25, 1937, at St. Paul, the daughter of Richard H. and Loretta (Borzych) Keating. Graceann attended school in St. Paul, graduating in 1955 and then attended Loretto Heights College in Denver, CO, graduating in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics. She was united in marriage to Richard A. Stewart on Jan. 23, 1960. Two children would later bless their union. Graceann was an amazing woman and passionate force for life. She adored being a hands on grandmother to Nicholas and Cassy. She also used her voice of passion for the betterment of her beloved Scottish Terriers. The mid 70's she fell in love with a sweet Scottish Terrier and began her own kennel. For over 40 years she enjoyed the show circuits and traveling the United States to promote and share her passion. She became an amazing teacher for her peers. Weeknowe Walsing was her joy. If she was not busy with kids, or Scotties she was happily in her kitchen, gardening, reading, or cheering for the Huskers. She will be remembered singing in church and was a member of Holy Family Parish for 45 years. She is survived by her husband, Richard of Denver, CO; daughter and son-in-law, Victoria and Douglas Loghry of Sidney; her grandchildren, Nicholas Ross of Lincoln and Cassy Ross of Lincoln; and step granddaughters, Jayma Smay and Katie Montes. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Theodore Stewart; and her parents and her brother, Richard E. Keating. Memorials are suggested to Scottish Terrier Club of America Rescue Trust Fund. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.petersfuneralhome.net