JOHN A. LEWIS

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JOHN A. LEWIS It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Lewis, age 71, on Friday, May 4, 2001 at Seven Oaks Hospital. Johns memory will be forever cherished by his loving wife of 45 years, Verna (nee Silver) children, Heather (Vincent) Zinni, Scott (Gaylene), Beth, Randy, Laureen (Wayne) Gutknecht, Verna, (George) Chorenki; eight grandchildren, Shannon (Dennis) Georg, Amanda, Dena-Marie, Jeffery, Steven, Ricky, Dex, and Braeden; three great-grandchildren Keelya, Alyssa and Trinity; sister Margaret Lewis; sisters-in-law Ellen and Beatrice Lewis; sister-in-law Hildred Wenstrom, brothers-in-law Vernon Silver, Edler (Nola) Silver, Gerald Silver; special friend Leslie Campbell and Joel; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. John was predeceased by his infant son John; mother Mary Elizabeth; father Frank; brothers Sam, Leslie, and Frank; sisters Phyllis, Annie, and Dorothy. John was born and raised in Winnipeg. He married Verna Silver on July 2, 1955, and they had seven wonderful children. He was employed with Paulin Chambers for 42 years, until his retirement in 1992. Johns most precious possessions in life were his family. He was devoted to his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and was proud of their accomplishments no matter how large or small. John loved the outdoors, especially the annual camping trips as his children were growing, to visit friends and relatives. He enjoyed hockey, fishing, curling and in his later years taking bus tours. John was at active volunteer for the Manitoba Wheelchair Sports Association for a number of years and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9 at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. with Captain Yvonne and Robin Borrows officiating. Interment and reception will follow at Chapel Lawn. Pallbearers will be Johns three grandsons, Jeffery, Steven, and Ricky; great-nephews Kenny, Brian and Cory. The family would like to thank the staff of Seven Oaks Hospital for their care. Should friends so desire, donations in Johns memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102-310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S6. "A man really never dies while there are those on earth who love him. A man is never gone as long as there are those who remember him with fondness and as long as his memory evokes a wistful smile." Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 05, 2001