Vance F. Stewart, Jr. Obituary February 5, 2022 Vance F. Stewart, Jr. AKA “The Geezer,” of Burnsville, Minnesota and Guadalupe, Zacatecas, Mexico, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2022, in Mexico. He was a lanky, cowboy-booted, larger than life character who was witty and found humor everywhere. He had a persistent “can do” attitude, was a mentor and inspirational figure to many, and a legend on the Mexican vintage rally racing circuit. He came from humble beginnings on the remote prairie of Lemmon, SD, born to Vance Stewart Sr. and Josie A. (Vatland) Stewart on January 29, 1939. He graduated Lemmon High School in 1957 and earned his mechanical engineering degree from South Dakota Mines in 1962, where he was a member of Triangle Fraternity. He married Margie Ray in 1962 and they went to France where he served 3 years in the U.S. Army and Vance III was born. Upon their return to the USA he worked in Denver, CO and La Crosse, WI, finally settling in the Minneapol
The Volvo/John Deere lawnmower driven by Tom and navigated by George.
The car hauler where Tom and George were riding in their crashed car.
Tom, a few hours after the crash.
The totalled Sunbeam.
The Cadillac went off road but was able to join the race again after repairs.
Gerie Bledsoe helping out the cars that went off road on Day 1.
Fernando with our local crew support, Pepe y Paco de Oaxaca.
Tom and his oil-soaked shirt at the end of Day 1.
The end of a very long day of racing - Tom's navigator, Jim and mechanic Corky.
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