Guys,

        I was so sad to read this. He was a fine gentleman. We will miss him.

Bobby
>> It is with great sadness that I share an obituary in today's Tucson
>> newspaper announcing the death of former listmember and long-time champion
>> of service dogs, Stewart Nordennson..
>>
>> Here is the obit:
>>
>> Stewart Myrick Nordensson, 62, died peacefully at home on October 5, 1999.
>> He was born in Los Angeles on September 29, 1937. He was preceded in death
>> by his wife of 25 years, Donna (Vieth) Nordensson and parents, Elsie and
>> Roy Nordensson. He is survived by his service dog, Maria; his brother,
>> Jeffrey (Kathy) Nordensson,; sisters-in-law, Janice MacDonnell and Linda
>> Veith (Chris) Low. He is also survived by his nephews, Chris and Tim
>> Nordensson, Stephena and Thomas Adams and Brennan low.
>>
>> Stew grew up in Maryland, Santa Barbara and Tucson. He graduated from
>> Tucson High School in 1955 and attended the University of Arizona.
>>
>> Stew was a dog trainer for over 50 years. He was the founder of Top Dog, a
>> program that specializes in the teaching of handicapped people to train
>> their own service animals. The program has been recognized nationally as a
>> breakthrough in training for service animals.
>>
>> Stew co-authored several books on training methods adapted for handicapped
>> service dog owners. He worked natioanlly as an advocate for programs like
>> Top Dog. He also lectured at international conferences and served on the
>> boards of directors of sevral national animal training professional
>> associations.
>>
>> In all his 62 years, there were two constants--his love of animals and his
>> sense of humor. He will be remembered for both. Friends, family and
>> acquaintances are invited to a casual memorial and a remembrance at 4:00
>> pm. on Wednesday, October 13, at McCormick Park, 3000 N. Columbus Blvd. In
>> lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Top Dog in Tucson, Arrangements
>> by Adaier Funeral Home, Dodge Chapel.
>>
>>
>>
>> Respectfully submitted to the Service Dog list by Debi Davis, Tucson, AZ.
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