28 December 1961 - 15 August 2025
December 28, 1961 – August 15, 2025
David was born in San Diego, California, USA to Jack and Anna Stewart. Growing up, David enjoyed music, playing soccer, baseball, skateboarding and surfing. He enjoyed sports cars and his 1978 Triumph motorcycle.
David graduated from the University of California in 1987 with a BA in political science. He received his juris doctor in 1991 from Thomas Cooley Law School.
In 1992, David moved to New Zealand. He worked for over 25 years at TVNZ.
David was loved by everyone who knew him. He will be missed.
He is survived by his mother, Anna Stewart; his sister, Cynthia Ebmeyer; his partner of twenty years, Grace and her daughter, Samantha; his two children, Keeton and Madisen; his nephew, David; his niece, Christine; and his beloved dog, Miss Beasley.
28 August 2025
Around 1995 we met at TVNZ and have been friends ever since. We had so many unforgettable boating days on the Hauraki Gulf and up to Riverhead Pub. Lots of laughs and solving the world's problems, politics was always a hot topic! Our friendship was priceless, I'm going to miss you Buddy.
Paul Spafford
24 August 2025
Sorry to lose a great guy, team player and a mate.
Dave Smith
22 August 2025
Still reeling from the loss of one of my oldest friends, David Stewart. He was larger than life. The first person I played music with. He gave me my first bass guitar and changed my life forever. Our KISS lip sync was epic. Too bad there weren’t cell phones back then! In soccer there was no one who was his equal. Although we lost touch for too long, we recently reconnected over our mutual admiration of our soccer skills, and reminisced about the crazy things we did as kids. When I think back on the best times growing up, it was usually with Dave. Rest in peace my dear friend, Beef Stew.
Chris Yates
22 August 2025
I'm so sorry to hear that your sweet brother, David, passed away. I can remember watching the both of you grow up, making Christmas gifts, and admiring your well decorated bedrooms, especially David's collection of unique wooden soldiers. Although, I didn't get to see him much in later years, since he resided in New Zealand, he will always have a place in my family's heart. My condolences and prayers go out to you and your family. May you soar with the angels in heaven, David.❤️🙏
Judy Senter Petersen
21 August 2025
You will be missed - your humour/sacarsm, your fun personality. Hazel will miss you (grand uncle)!
May & Hazel
21 August 2025
Such a bummer
Bobby Hall
21 August 2025
I remember David as a young man who was had a great sense of humor and was a terrific complement to my dear friend Cynthia, his sister and my school friend. My thoughts and prayers are with all who loved him, he is definitely gone too soon.
Linda Hughes-Kirchubel
20 August 2025
Hard to believe
Bobby Hall
20 August 2025
We love you David and bless you on your new journey! You have many friends and family who will miss you. But this is your opportunity to be reunited with our Heavenly Father and your new home in Heaven! XOXOX Gail
Cousin Gail
19 August 2025
So many fond memories David. My heart is saddened today. My two David Stewarts are together again. One day we shall hang out again with Jesus.
Jamie Ellis
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