Virginia Beach, Va. – R. Stuart Cake, 67, passed away at his home in Virginia Beach, VA on April 6, 2018 with his loving wife by his side. He was born December 2, 1950 in Norfolk to the late Marshall “Dick” Cake and the late Frances Wright Cake. A native of Hampton Roads, Stuart graduated from Frank W. Cox High School and Old Dominion University.
Stuart spent 30 years in civil service with the Department of the Navy. Stuart was an ordained deacon and trustee of Bayside Baptist Church, a past president of ODU Town-N-Gown, Virginia Aquarium, Tidewater Toastmasters, Oceanfront Jaycees and Bertha Snyder Children’s Care Fun. He is also a former Board member of Hampton Roads Navy League.
Stuart was a tireless volunteer in the community, accumulating countless hours with the Virginia Arts Festival, Virginia International Tattoo, Friends of Festevents, Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia, Back Bay Restoration Foundation, Pungo Strawberry Festival, Toys for Tots, Virginia Zoo, and as a docent with Virginia Air & Space Center, Nauticus, and Virginia Marine Science Museum (now the Virginia Aquarium)
Stuart is a previous recipient of the Outstanding Volunteer Award for Virginia Beach Neptune Festival, VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads and Jaycee of the Year for Beach Borough Jaycees.
In his retirement, Stuart remained active with Town-N-Gown, Tidewater Winds Concert Band, Old Dominion Alumni Association, Old Dominion Athletic Foundation, Hampton Roads Association of Naval Aviation, Chrysler Museum, Lynnhaven River NOW, and Thoroughgood Civic League.
This past November 3, 2017, Old Dominion University honored him with the Rita M. Costello Town-N-Gown Community Service Award at their annual Founder’s Day Luncheon.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Elizabeth “Bet” Cake, three proud stepsons, Brett (Hayley), Jeff (fiancé Ali), Mark (Kacie) Ludden, well-loved grandson Luke and many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and colleagues. Stuart was loved by all who knew him and could bring instant smiles to every face when he entered a room. He will be greatly missed!
Visitation will be from 6 – 8 pm on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Altmeyer Funeral Home – Greenwich. The memorial service will be held at Bayside Baptist Church at 11 am on Saturday, April 14, 2018 followed by his burial at Forest Lawn. Should you desire, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to any one of the above-mentioned organizations.
Date: Friday, April 13, 2018
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location:
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Southside Chapel
Date: Saturday, April 14, 2018
Time: 11:00 am
Date: Saturday, April 14, 2018
Wanda Walton posted on 4/23/18
I want to extend my heartfelt sympathy to the family and wife of Stuart Cake. Stuart could talk to anyone about anything and was the epitome of friendliness and hospitality. I got to spend time with Stuart and Bet beginning when they first started dating and our time together was always filled with interesting conversation and laughter. I recall my family staying a few days at the cabins in Virginia Beach and mentioned to Bet that we would be going to several attractions. The next day Stuart showed up to the cabin with tickets for my entire family. That’s just one of many examples of the way Stuart cared for and loved his friends. Bet, I know that nothing was more precious to Stuart than you and your happiness and we are grateful for the many examples of unconditional love that Stuart showed to us all. I love you and I am praying for you and your family. Wanda Walton