JLEE LEWIS

Condolences & Memories (14 entries)

• Dear Mr. & Mrs. Lewis: I have just recently learned very sad news of Jlee's passing. Even though I hadn't seen Jlee in many years, she has never been far from my thoughts. This sad news brought to mind many cherished childhood memories of walking to school together each morning, picnicking at Sturgeon Creek, and spending our church offerings at the donut shop after Sunday school. So many happy memories. She will always be a part of me. I wish you peace. - Posted by: Diane Nickle (Allan) (Childhood friend) on: Oct 12, 2012

• Today I was saddened to find out that my long time distant friend had passed away. Jlee and I became friends when she visted her grandparents motel in a small town in southern Manitoba. We became distant friends as I did not travel much in my younger days. We kept in touch, mostly through our annual Christmas letters. I truly believe that Jlee was a genuine person who touched many lives in a positive way. I looked up to her and later when my husband and I had a daughter we named her Jlee. Her response to that was "How did you spell it?" I told her that we spelled it the same as hers. She laughed and made the comment that she will constantly have to correct people who try spelling her name in a different way. So it is with great sadness that I write this now but I will always keep my memories of Jlee close to my heart. My condolences to Joseph, their children, Mr.& Mrs. Lewis, Scott and Grandma Verna Page. Sincerely, Joan, Glen, Jayden & Jlee Steinwalt - Posted by: Joan Steinwalt (Long Time Distant Friend) on: May 21, 2012

• My sincerest condolences on the passing of your darling wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. I think of JLee fondly as I recollect how kind she was to me from the time we met in Bruce Junior High. I remember her as being super pretty and super smart, and really fun to be with! I am so sorry to hear of her passing, and my thoughts and prayers are with you; her precious family. Sincerely, Kathy - Posted by: Kathy McKelvie (nee Chappell) (school friend) on: Mar 28, 2012

• Sending my thoughts and prayers to Gail and Lew, and all of JLee's family as you gather today to celebrate her life, and say a painful good-bye. - Posted by: Rev. Jean Wilson (Minister, Trinity U.C. Bobcaygeon) on: Mar 22, 2012

• Our deepest sympathy to the entire Lewis family. We cannot imagine. John & Marcia Deyell - Posted by: John & Marcia Deyell (Colleague of Lew) on: Mar 22, 2012

• Jlee and I met in the halls of Bruce Junior High in grade 7, and that makes it pretty much a lifelong friendship. She was funny and frank, hard-working and hard on herself, diligent and determined - How else do you make it through anaesthesia-training? -- and always, always a steadfast and loyal friend. We were housemates in her med school days in Winnipeg and along with fellow members of our St. James 'gang,' we got together from far flung places every few years for weddings and birthdays and other anniversaries....and....well, we really weren't ready for funerals. The suddeness of your death, Jlee, has left us bereft. It is 2-and-a-half years since you and your childhood gaggle of friends shared a hot tub and laughed together. Another reunion was always just a little ways off - and now it won't happen. It is hard to fathom that you won't be around to ask an obscure question or share some little life drama or remind us of a forgotten moment from our teenage years. The deepest condolences to your loving husband Joseph, to Stephanie, Michael and Daniel, to Jacob, Scott and of course to Gail and Lew. - Posted by: Loreen Pindera (friend) on: Mar 21, 2012

• On behalf of Jlee's classmates of the class of 1986, University of Manitoba, Faculty of Medicine 1986, I would like to offer our condolences to her family. I know Jlee planned to attend our reunion in the fall of 2011 but unfortunately her illness was the reason for her being unable to attend. I have notified the majority of her classmates via email and they also send their condolences. Even though there were nearly a 100 of us in the class we all got to know each other and Jlee will be missed. It is our intention to do something on her behalf for the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Manitoba. - Posted by: tony st vincent (CLASSMATE) on: Mar 20, 2012

• My condolences to Jlee's friends and family; we went to medical school together, and at our recent 25th reunion we reminisced about her dry, wry sense of humour, all the more surprising and amusing with her straight delivery. Our best wishes and deepest sympathy. - Posted by: Wendy Mooney (med. school colleague) on: Mar 20, 2012

• I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of JLee. She was a high school friend that accompanied me to Africa on safari in 1974. I have lost touch with JLee over the years and my condolences go out to her family. - Posted by: Dale Charles (High School Friend) on: Mar 19, 2012

• What a friend to have lost. I can only imagine the heartbreak you, the family, have to endure. My thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you that you may be given the strength you need. - Posted by: Bryan Davies (Friend) on: Mar 19, 2012

• Lew,Gail,Scott and Verna - you have lost a very special and wonderful daughter, sister and granddaughter. Joseph, Jacob, Stephanie, Michael and Daniel - may all the special and treasured memories you have of your dear wife and mother Jlee comfort you today and always. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. Sincerely, Venetia, Denis, Colin, Mathieu & Nicole. - Posted by: Venetia Bourrier (Best friend) on: Mar 19, 2012

• Jlee and I attended the University of Manitoba Medical School from 1982-1986. I remember her as a hard working student and a funny girl! Please accept my deepest condolences. - Posted by: Lorraine Mabon (Medical School friend) on: Mar 19, 2012

• As I read the paper this morning a small piece of my heart was ripped out, my first love had passed away. At 16 Jlee was a high achieving academic with very little street smarts and I was a street smart directionless kid who didn’t realize his potential. Together we made a good team, she showed me what my potential was and I think I taught her how to be a little more street smart. Jlee always focused on doing the right thing but always had a twinkle in her eye that would say a little “mischief” would be fun too! Jlee helped to mold me into the man I am today and I think my two sons Jack and Daniel will benefit from this and for that and so many other things I am grateful to have had Jlee in my life. Lew, Gail and Scott, I know how difficult it is to lose family, for me knowing that my loved one touched so many people helped me through a most difficult time. Jlee touched so many people in so many incalculable ways that she will surely be fondly remembered and I hope in some small way this will help you too. Joseph and children, my heart goes out to you for your incredible loss and I hope that in time your fond memories of her will help ease your pain. Sincerely Mark Ranson and family - Posted by: Mark Ranson (old friend) on: Mar 19, 2012

• Jlee and I shared so many wonderful memories together as we traveled the world before we got married. She was my maid of honor at my wedding and I was hers. She was such a true friend who I could always laugh and cry with. I will miss her and we have lost a treasured life. - Posted by: Venetia Bourrier (Best Friend) on: Mar 19, 2012