Doug Stewart

Type of Donation:             Cornea donor

Age and Location:             Age 52 – Muscatine, IA

Donation Date:                  February 26, 2017

Sponsor:                               Honored by Iowa Donor Network

DOUG’S STORY

Doug Stewart was born on September 25, 1964, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of John and Geraldine Stewart. Doug was an amazing husband and a wonderful father to his four children.  He was an avid golfer and if he could not be on the golf course, he could always be found chipping balls in his front yard.  He did everything with his whole heart.  Whether it was working on his old car with his sons or watching his daughter play softball, Doug enjoyed every second.  He also loved his trips to the beach with his family.

In 2000, when he was told he would need a liver transplant, Doug researched everything there was to know about transplantation.  He was a two time liver recipient.  He became very involved and passionate in spreading the word about donation.  He was a proud member of Team Iowa and very active in promoting donation.

Doug was a cornea donor when he passed away in 2017.  One of Doug’s favorite quotes came from an unknown recipient and he shared it whenever possible.  “And now in the quiet of each evening there comes a moment, when my thoughts turn to a place far beyond the moon and stars, the moment when I have no need to speak in mortal words, the moment when I know that my simple ‘Thank you’ here on Earth has been heard by both God himself, and the unknown friend who gave me the chance to live my life once more.”