Legendary Eagle passes away

Jeff “Stu” Stuart was a teacher/coach for 32 years at LHS

In+this+archive+photo+from+the+Aery+Yearbook%2C+Jeff+Stuart%2C+second+from+left+is+pictured+with+Jim+Greer%2C+left%2C+Eric+Roberts%2C+second+right+and+John+Ruby%2C+right.+

Aery Yearbbook

In this archive photo from the Aery Yearbook, Jeff Stuart, second from left is pictured with Jim Greer, left, Eric Roberts, second right and John Ruby, right.

Egalitarian Staff, Reporter
July 12, 2022

His horse voice, quick with and tough demeanor gave Jeff “Stu” Stuart legendary status in his 32 years at Lindbergh. He passed away on July 6 in Arizona. A memorial service will be August 20, 2022 at 1 pm at the Lindbergh Gym or “Stu’s House.”

Jeff “Stu” Stuart talks with former student-athletes during his retirement party in 2017. Stu passed away last week. (David Nelson)

Stuart was a traffic safety instructor to hundreds of students. Years later the coaching bug starting with boys basketball with other stints in girls basketball, football, track and field. He also had a brief coaching career in gymnastics in 2010. He was also the school’s athletic director, when athletic directors were allowed to be teachers. He retired in 2017 after a total of 37 years of teaching.

Once word of Stuart’s passing spread, the private Facebook Group – “so you went to Lindbergh HS in Renton.” began filling with fond memories.

“The Egalitarian” and the schools yearbook – “Aery” are working to provide more content before the August 20 memorial. Share your memories in the comments. Your comments maybe shared in a future story.