Stewart, Rick Ferrel 59, died peacefully at home Nov 12th 2009. A native of Phoenix Arizona, Rick graduated from Sunnyslope High School in 1969. Following a passion of his father, Rick was a lifelong racer. Well known as a driver, designer, fabricator, and creator he incorporated Stewart Fabrication in 1973. Race car owner of that Red 33, Rick could be found in many a winner's circle. Recipient of Sportsman of the Year in 1993. Inducted into the Arizona Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2007. Voting Member of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. Preceded in death by his father, Paul Stewart . Survived by his wife JuLee Stewart, mother Barbara Stewart, sister Paula Stewart, brother & sister in law Russ & Lori Stewart & a loving group of nieces and nephews, as well as a very large extended family. Rick was well loved by the racing community throughout the world. He asked to be remembered as the God Son of the 1958 Indianapolis 500 winner, Jimmy Bryan. Viewing will be held Wed. evening, Nov. 18th 5-8 pm at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N 7th Street Phx. AZ 85020. Funeral services Thursday Nov 19th at 11am First Christian Church 6750 N 7th Ave. Phx AZ, followed by graveside services at Greenwood Memory Lawn 2300 W Van Buren Phx AZ 85009. In Lieu of flowers, please send donations to "The Billy Garrett Fund" 2070 Floyd St. Burbank, CA 91504. A reception will follow graveside services at Stewart's Shop 3733 East Southern Ave, Phx AZ 85040. Please visit www.hansenmortuary.com to send online condolences. Published in The Arizona Republic on November 15, 2009