Stuart's Obituary
Stuart V. Depp
STUART VINCENT DEPP 53, a resident of Tiejras, New Mexico passed away unexpectedly from complications of diabetes at his home on March 15, 2008. Stuart was born September 28, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio. He lived in many places across the United States, where he touched the lives of many people. Stuart graduated from Jonathan Alder High School in Plain City, Ohio.
In 1999, he graduated from the School of the Practical Nursing. Stuart bicycled the United States, from New York to Alaska, exploring our great country several times. Friends and family will remember Stuart for his love of the outdoors--hiking, cycling, backpacking, and skiing were a few of his favorite pastimes. He loved to get to know people, share music with them, and if they were lucky, maybe some coffee. He tempted many as a superior coffee sommelier at Stauf's Coffee House or he might have dashed past you as a downtown bicycle courier. He wanted to be surrounded by nature and challenges that tested the human spirit which brought out the best in himself and his friends.
Stuart was proud to serve his country and the people who live here throughout his varied careers. Stuart learned the foundation of his incredible work ethic, working beside his father, Gerald. His first paying job was a Geneva Hills Presbyterian Church Camp staff member. He was a proud member of the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves where he achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class and served his country in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. He was also a distinguished honor graduate from the First Armored Division (Old Ironsides) Noncommissioned Officer's Academy. He considered it a privilege to serve as a military Honor Guard member, and presented funeral honors for more than 50 times for his fallen comrades. His military awards include the Army Commendation Medal (3rd Oak Leaf Cluster) and the Army Achievement Medal (5th Oak Leaf Cluster.)
Stuart is survived by his father, Gerald E. Depp, siblings, Beverly (Banwo) Longe, Steven (Helaine) Depp, Cynthia (Larry) Cain, Cathy Ann Depp, Jessica A. Depp, Joyce (Bill) Kaiser, many nieces and nephews, and many good friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Willa Louise Depp.