Condolences
TO SCOTT AND JOHN
I am very sad to hear about Stew's passing.
We were very good friends and Stew hired me to work at Toronto Iron Works in the 60's.
He was a tireless work person , and was the type of a boss that you would be pleased to work for.
Stew was always the person that would assist in any problems that would occur .
I send my sincere sympathy to Scott and John .
He was a great guy and I will always remember the past we had together.
Regards,
Jack Warner
It is a sad day for those of us who knew Stewart Kerby for so long knowing that he is no longer with us. It is comforting to know that he is now relived from worldly worries and physical pain and resting in peace.
As we celebrate Stewart’s life, I would like to share some of my own memories.
I got to know Stewart in 1968 when he hired me as a Design Engineer to run heat transfer products for TIW (Toronto Iron Works). I learned everything very quickly through mentorship of Stewart and he trusted me fully to run the department, which I did until Stewart left for Calgary in 1979. I continued to work with Stewart on many projects on and off until about 2007.
Stewart was a tireless worker, very meticulous, brilliant, perfectionist and articulate in his work/presentation of all matters; commercial, technical or legal. In my working life of 50 years, I came to know many engineers from all over, but I have no hesitation in stating that none would equal Stewart. He could have excelled in profession. He motivated us to emulate him and this was a driving force for own success in our professional career.
Stewart Kerby made very significant contribution to the growth and success of TIW Western and CEL during his long working life. Stewart was well recognised and well respected in Pressure Vessel and Heat Transfer products industries.
I will ever be indebted to Stewart Kerby for being one of my mentors and contributing to success in my professional career. We salute him and honour him for touching the mind and lives of many including my own.
I offer my sincere sympathy and condolences to Scott Kerby and family.
We pray to Almighty to grant eternal peace to departed soul of Stewart L Kerby. Amen!
Bhana D Mistry
Feb.24,2023
TO SCOTT AND JOHN AND FAMILY,
I just received the news about Stew today.
I am deeply sorry about his passing and send my deepest condolances.
We spent manyy happy times together and worked for Stew for many years.
He was a great guy and always had time for people.
Regards,
Jack Warner
I knew Stew most of my life as he worked with my father, Gerald Carr at TIW is Toronto. I was hired by TIW to build their new fabrication shop in Calgary. Stew moved out to Calgary shortly after I located there. Stew was my boss, mentor and friend. We not only spend time together daily at work, but also socializing.
Although I have not spoken with Stew for many years, I use many business' and life lessons in my career.
My first encounter with Stew was in 1979. My dream job was to become a secretary to a wonderful, understanding, and fun boss that loved his job. When I met Stew it was a perfect position from my dreams. Twelve years went by quickly and I hated to leave Stew and his family I had become friends with over the years....my husband and I were moving away from Calgary, but stayed in touch with the entire 'family' at the company and at their home. There could never be another boss that I would remember forever. Love to the family.....Nancy & John Noyce, Nanton, AB.
My first encounter with Stew was in May 1980, on a flight between Calgary and Toronto. Months later, totally by chance, we met on another flight, talked some more which led to an offer to work for him. It was December 1980 and we worked together through many changes in the company until his health forced him to retire in his 70’s. To all who knew him, he was the definition of a workaholic, being the first in the office and the last to leave. He always put the company first, but still found time to enjoy some of the finer things in life. Stew was incredibly smart with the mind of a steel trap. He started his career as a thermal design engineer for the same company at the tender age of 21 and never stopped loving that part of his work. After stepping down as President he went back to his roots of thermal design and loved it.
Stew was a boss, a mentor, a father figure to me and most importantly a friend to the end. I will miss him. My sincere condolences to Scott and Sheri who were there for Stew in his final days. Also to John and Stew’s granddaughter Sarah whom he often talked of fondly.
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