From: Loni <[log in to unmask]>


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> Date: Sun, 10 Oct 1999 10:50:42 -0700
> From: Debi Davis <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Stewart Nordennson
>
> 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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