He was born in Woodruff, Utah, December 12, 1912, the 9th of 11 children of James R and Minnie Amelia (Cox) Stuart. He grew up in the Bear River Valley.
His mother passed away when he was 7 years old. After her death, he and his younger siblings were raised by his older sisters.
He graduated from South Rich High School, and afterwards went to one semester at Utah State. He served a mission in the Western states, and later served a mission with his wife Joan in San Diego, Calif., teaching the people from Cambodia and Laos. They also served in the Ogden Temple for several years. Louis and Joan were very faithful members in the LDS church.
After coming home from his mission, he returned home to Woodruff and found the love of his life Joan Peterson Stuart. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on December 22nd, 1939. Five sons were born to them Richard, Dean, Kent, Ron, and Bill.
Louis and Joan lived most of their life in Woodruff, Utah, on the family ranch. He had the distinction of being the last homesteader in Rich County, Utah. He was very instrumental in building the Woodruff Creek Reservoir, and spent many hours seeing the completion of the project. He was also
county commissioner for 8 years. He was always active on the ranch and still mowing hay and helping in the hayfield at 101.
He is survived by, his sons Richard, Kent (Judy), Ron (Kayleen), and Bill (Cindy) and daughter in law Shirley Olsen. He and Joan had 22 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren. He was the last surviving sibling in his family and was preceded in death by his wife Joan and son Dean, his
parents, and his brothers and sisters .
Funeral service were on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. in the Woodruff LDS Ward Chapel. Viewing was at the church on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday one hour prior to the service. Interment was in the Woodruff Cemetery.
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