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 Vintage Car Show on Saturday in Manitou Springs.
The wild and crazy Marian, stylish and authentic driving her '65 Austin Healey.
Our new Scottish friends.
Our Scottish friend, young Mr. Glen.
Love the Triumphs.
Posing with the Triumph cats. 
Kellie signs the car.
Mustangs and Clydesdales in the parade.
The Silver Saddle, our Manitou Springs home for the week, with a view of Garden of the Gods. 
Paul Dallenbach, a friend of Doug's, loaned us his siping tool. Paul is a well known stunt and precision driver who finished 1st in Open Wheel Class at 10:52:097 and 2nd overall to the "Monster" Tajima at 10:15:368.
Siping the "plaid" tires.
Sistie, Doug and Kellie the evening before the race.
Father and daughter. 
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