Truman W. Stewart, 94, of Boise, passed away at his home on April 15, 2020. Truman was born May 2, 1925, in Montpelier, Idaho, the middle son of Glenn and Beulah Stevens Stewart. Truman’s mother died when he was four years old. He and his two brothers were raised by family members; Truman graduating from Montpelier High School in May 1943. In June 1943, Truman went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad. In September 1943, Truman enlisted in the Army Aviation Cadet program. He was discharged from the U.S. Army Air Corp in February 1946.

Truman went to work for Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co. in March 1946 in Pocatello, Idaho. Truman was a lineman on a construction crew that worked in many locations across southern Idaho, finally ending up in Boise in October 1947. He then transferred to installation work in Boise. A few months after moving to Boise, Truman met his lifelong love Clorese Lettenmaier. He and Clorese were marred in Boise on September 12, 1948. Except for the four years they lived in Twin Falls, Idaho, they have lived the rest of their lives in Boise. Truman retired March 31, 1984, from U.S. West. To ease the transition from full-time work to retirement, Truman spent the next five years building a year-round home in Donnelly, Idaho.

Before and after retirement, Truman was active in both church and community service. At various times, he served as a volunteer with the Boy Scouts; United Fund drives; Junior Achievement Advisor; and President, Board member, and Treasurer of the Boise Exchange Club. Truman also volunteered for the Bogus Basin Ski Patrol, Idaho Botanical Gardens, and the Idaho Talking Book Library for the Blind. He served in many church positions, including 30 years as ward Financial Clerk in the Boise 10th and 1st Wards and Stake Auditor in the Boise East Stake.

Survivors include 5 nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife Clorese, his parents, and brothers Noel and Glenn Stewart.

The family requests no flowers but suggests memorials be made to Boise Basin Ski Patrol, Idaho Botanical Gardens, or a favorite charity.