Stephen Mcnamara Obituary

Age - 69

October 8, 2023

Schertz, TX

Stephen J. McNamara, 69, known to many as "Big Mac," passed away on Saturday, September 30th. Stephen was born in Indianapolis Indiana, to Robert and Eleanor McNamara on August 6th, 1954. He attended the United States Air Force Academy (class of 1976) earning a B. S. in Astronautical Engineering. He had a long and successful career in the Air Force of 29 years, retiring as a pilot and Colonel. While stationed at Hill A. F. B. , Utah, he met Vikki Swanson, his wife of 44 years (married 1979) on a blind date. Stephen obtained his M. S. in Astronautical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) and a graduate from the inaugural class of the School of Advanced Airpower Studies (SAAS) while serving. He was a senior pilot who loved flying the F-15E with numerous flight hours in the F-15C, F-4G, and F-4D. After retiring from the Air Force, he continued his service to his country with the Department of Defense for 14 years in the Joint Electronic Warfare Center. Stephen was known for his support of the Boy Scouts of America resulting in countless youth developed into well rounded individuals over his 32 years, including his two sons (Eric and Ian). He loved bicycling with his friends over the weekend, boating, hiking, and gardening. Stephen is survived by his wife Vikki, and his two sons, Eric (Stephanie) and Ian (Allison), his three grandchildren, Owen, Chloe, and Asher, and his mother, Eleanor, and his six sisters, Kathleen, Elizabeth, Patrice, Clair, Mary, and Louise. He is proceeded in death by his father Robert B. McNamara. Visitation will be at Schertz Funeral Home on Saturday October 21,2023 beginning at 10:00 AM, and the Memorial Service will begin at 11:00 AM. Irish Blessing:"May the road rise to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sunshine warm upon your face,And the rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again,May God hold you in the palm of His hands. "

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