STEPHEN (STEVE) STEWARD

Jan 24, 1942 – Nov 7, 2026 Steve was born January 24, 1942 in Macon, MO to Earnest and Louise Swanson Steward. He died November 7, 2026 at age of 84. Steve became known as the ‘Go To’ rescue man and expert cave man. He rescued people from wrecks, caves, trees, dirt slides, fires, farm accidents, life-threatening medical problems, and water accidents. He was also a Boone County Sheriff’s Deputy, an arson investigator, an instructor, and professional photographer. He served in the national guard from 1963 to 1969. His main careers though were fireman and paramedic. He was a charter member of the National Register of Emergency Medical Technicians in 1970 and he was an active licensed Paramedic for 50 years. He was a charter member and President of the Central Missouri Radio Squad, which is now the Boone County Fire Department. He was a fireman with the Columbia Fire Department for 25 years.

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