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Charmaine Stewartof Hewitt, Texas formerly of Philip, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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Charmaine Grace Marie Wheeler was born September 12, 1939 in New Underwood, South Dakota to George and Mary (Williams) Wheeler. She was named after one of her mother’s favorite songs, ‘Charmaine’ and her two grandmothers. Along with other Big Buffalo neighbor kids, Charmaine was active in 4-H showing cattle. She attended all 12 years of school at Kadoka and remained a loyal Kadoka Kougar fan all her life. She also attended one year of college at Huron.
Charmaine was united in marriage to Dugan Stewart on October 11, 1958. After working on ranches near White River and Murdo, and also for the Elmer Hanson family near Kadoka, Dugan and Charmaine made their home at the Ferguson Rafter Cross Ranch north of Philip for 48 years. Charmaine and Dugan both enjoyed raising cattle, and she particularly loved their Limousine herd. She traveled to many cattle sales and shows with Dugan whenever she could. Charmaine was also active with the Altar Society at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Milesville. Dugan retired in 2009 and they moved to Philip. After Dugan passed away, she lived at the Silver Leaf Assisted Living before moving to Texas in 2019.
Survivors include three children Richard Stewart and his wife Diana of Philip, Tina and her husband James Lynn of Moody, Texas, and Steven Stewart of Estelline; three grandchildren Kellie (Mark) Halvorson, Beau (Jamie) Stewart, Jeb (Gabby) Stewart; six great-grandchildren; one brother Justin Wheeler and his wife Joyce of Philip; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Charmaine was preceded in death by her husband Dugan, son Vincent Stewart, and both her and Dugan’s parents.
Cards and memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 431 Moody, TX 76557.
Private family services will be held and interment will follow at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.
Private family services will be held and interment will follow at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.