On May 1, 2015, our dear mother, Aggie Stewart-Campbell-Ward, so deeply loved by us, passed away peacefully at 4:30 AM at Port Townsend, Washington. At that time, her last breath on earth became herfirst breath in heaven.

"As much as we will deeply miss you here, Mom, we lovingly release you to your family and friends in heaven, for we know that you have longed to be with them. And, as our turn comes, we will be with you again there, Mom. Don't worry, we will be OK; for you have taught us well - and you served as an amazing example for us and for our children to follow."

Aggie came from a pioneering Stewart family, who originally came to America from Ireland (1760s), and began to migrate West, generation by generation - arriving in Washington in 1851. Her great-grandfather and grandmother were among the earliest founders of Anacortes, Washington and we are now 9 generations of Washingtonians.

Aggie was born (November 16, 1926) and raised in Anacortes to a loving father and mother (Howard and Ruth Stewart), and she was so happy to be raised in a big family of 3 brothers and 7 sisters. She loved her family deeply and the 3 brothers and 7 sisters were best friends throughout their lives...as we, the next generation (the :ousins)aretoo.

Aggie lovingly raised five children: Mike Campbell (deceased), Ritchie Campbell, Christi (Bob) Walkley, Lauri Campbell and Don (Juanita) Campbell - and is also survived by her husband Bob Ward; sister, Sylvia (Al) Fountain; Grandchildren,

Sean Campbell, Jonathan (Mary) Campbell, Ashley (Ali) Ghashghaei, Michel (Vance) Grkov, Meredith (Matt) Carbonaro, Katie Campbell; Great grand boys, Malcolm and Seth Campbell, Colin Roman, Ty Grkov and Bennett Campbell; her many, many loving nieces and nephews; and friends.

Our mom's authentic concern for her family and friends made each of us know that we were always uniquely welcomed, loved and important to her. Over the years, we, her children, were especially blessed as we got to spend so much time with our mom, especially when our lives would get complicated. In those times, it was like sitting next to a beautiful reflecting lake with flowers ringed around it. We found ourselves telling her about our lives - our hopes and challenges - while her gentle smile and her hands held ours, and her blue eyes looked into ours with assurances and boundless love. Without saying a word, Mom exuded gentleness, peace and faith in God, and in us, her family. And, yes, she could have fun too! There was always laughter - a lot of it - when we were together.

Memorial Services will be held on May 8, 2015 at 11:00 AM, Port Townsend Methodist Church, 609 Taylor Street, Port Townsend, WA, 98368. We are meeting to celebrate Mom and her impacts on our lives. Food, conversations and getting caught up with one another will follow after the service, there, at the church. Mom was informal and loved the bright colors of spring and summer. If you are able to join us, she would have loved to see us in our casual, brightly-colored clothes with smiles! We (and Mom) fully understand that you may not be able to go to the service ... please don't worry about that; we fully understand and send our love, and her's too, to you.