[1] Stewart was a leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as president of the Temple View Stake and bishop of the McKinley Ward.

[1] He was also a well-known singer, and performed at thousands of church and public functions throughout his life.

[1] Stewart's business ventures and holdings expanded over time, and included serving as an executive, manager, or board of directors member of Stewart Brothers Sand and Gravel, Cinder Block, Inc., Acme Lime Products, Grand Deposit Mining, Plateau Gas and Oil, Acme Lime Weight Aggregates, and Deseret News Publishing.

[1] A Republican in politics, Stewart served as chairman of the Salt Lake County Commission from 1953 to 1955.

[1] They were the parents of three children: Adiel Gerald (Jerry), William Lawrence (Larry), and Mary DeEtte.