Dorothy Lewis

Dorothy Lewis KINGSFORD - Dorothy S. Lewis, 95, of Evergreen Apartments in Kingsford, formerly of 800 W. Brown St. in Iron Mountain, died Wednesday, Jan 25, 2006, at ManorCare Health Services following a brief illness. She was born June 19, 1910, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, daughter of the late Paul and Inga (Miller) Schultze. Dorothy graduated from Fort Dodge High School and attended Iowa State University. She married William H. Lewis on July 9, 1933, and they enjoyed more than 57 wonderful years of marriage. He preceded her in death on January 28, 1991. Dorothy was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. She was a charter member of the Chippewa Club and a past member of Pine Grove Country Club. Dorothy served on the Iron Mountain School Board from 1961-1965. She enjoyed her bridge and study clubs, her gin rummy group, crossword puzzles, and she was an avid reader. Following her son, Bud's skiing accident, she became a strong advocate for individuals who suffered brain and physical disabilities. Dorothy was always very appreciative of the many people in the community who helped ?pattern' Bud. Many of the friendships she and the Lewis family developed within the community originated from all of those wonderful volunteers. She is survived by two sons, Peter M. (Cristie) Lewis of Plymouth, Minn. and Stephen E. (Kathryn) Lewis of Kingsford; four grandchildren, Pamela (Randall) Veeneman of Breckenridge, Colo., Benjamin H. Lewis and Gabriel P. Lewis, both of Iron Mountain and Adam E. Lewis of Kingsford and two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Thomas Veeneman. She was also preceded in death by one son, William H. "Bud" Lewis Jr. and by six older sisters. Friends may call from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the church. Rev. Michael March will officiate. Pallbearers will be Benjamin, Gabriel, and Adam Lewis, Paul and Albert Santoni, and Tom Beatty. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trico Opportunities Inc. in Kingsford. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Dorothy S. Lewis online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Dorothy Lewis

January 25, 1911 - January 25, 2006