STEWART, Dr. David Perry 93, of Urbana, Ohio, died Wednesday morning, May 27, 2009 in his residence following several years of failing health. He was born in Summersville, West Virginia on March 14, 1916 the son of the late Asa Lee and Nancy Margaret (Wiseman) Stewart. Perry received his A.B. Degree in Geology from West Virginia University in 1938. He served his country as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during WWII having been stationed in the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters. Upon returning home, he completed his Master's degree in Geology at Michigan State University in 1948 and received his Ph.D. in Geology from Syracuse University in 1954. He retired as Professor of Geology, Emeritus from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio on July 2, 1982. Dr. Stewart published several books and articles in the field of Geology throughout his career. While in Oxford, he was a member of Oxford United Methodist Church. He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Debra A. and Richard J. Huser, with whom he made his home, and Veronica L. Bradley of Nashville, Tennessee; three grandchildren, Laura E. Huser of Springfield, Ohio and Leah and Clifford Mullins; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Ellen Townsend of Whitehall, Pennsylvania and Mildred Jean Downey of Columbus, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nelle Margaret (Gallaher) Stewart in 1997 and a brother, Asa Lee Stewart Jr. in 1996. A private graveside service will be held at the family's convenience at Walker Memorial Park in Summersville, West Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to Vitas Hospice, 3055 Kettering Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45439. Cards of condolence may be sent to Mrs. Debra Huser, 5960 Valley Pike, Urbana, Ohio 43078. The LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME is serving the family. You may express condolences to the family at