Norma Lewis

NORMA LEWIS Click here to view Norma's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Norma Andersen Lewis, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 10, 2009, at Life Care Center. She was born July 16, 1918, in Vineyard, Utah, to Victor Michael Andersen and Hannah Elenora Larsen Andersen. She attended schools in Vineyard and graduated from high school at the age of 16. She married Eldred Parley “Bud” Lewis on April 3, 1940, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They made their home in Idaho Falls, where they raised their four children. She enjoyed homemaking, cooking, gardening, and sewing. Norma loved making quilts. She was a talented and self-taught musician, arranged and composed music, and taught piano lessons for many years. Bud passed away February 2, 1992. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in all the auxiliaries and was Relief Society President. She was the Idaho Falls 8th Ward Choir Director for 40 years and also directed the Stake Singing Mothers. Survivors include: Daughter: Nedra Ann Newson, Laffayette, CO Daughter: Sandra Lyn Daniels, Glenwood, UT Son: Kent Michael Lewis, Henderson, NV Sister: Barbara Jackson 18 Grandchildren, 53 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a son, Larry Eldred Lewis. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2009, at the Idaho Falls LDS 8th Ward, 2051 South Emerson, with Bishop Brad Backman officiating. The family will visit with friends on Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Joe and Jacie Sites Our prayers are with the family. We will all miss the sweet spirit of Norma. We were her home teachers for several years and cherished the moments we had with her. Joe and Jacie Sites Cathryn Shearer cathrynjo@gmail.com I loved my Aunt Norma. I am so happy that she was able to meet my Father in Heaven I am sure He was very happy to meet her. I still remember when we went to her house one time to visit and she took time to show us all of her lovely quilts she was working on. She did such beautiful work. I know how much she loved playing the piano. What a great person. We loved her - Hal and Cathryn Shearer Larry & Kathy Housley We have been blessed to know your mother since we moved into the 8th Ward nine years ago. She was a remarkable, kind and very talented woman. She will be missed. Becky Lee Norma was a great lady. She taught me many, many things and I will always be grateful to have known her. I will miss her! My thoughts and prayers are for her family at this time. Becky Lee Norma Nelson (Roberts) norma.nelson22@yahoo.com The family of Merlin and Norma Roberts and Norma and Roger Nelson would like to send our condolences to you on the passing of your mom; she was a wonderful friend to us when we were growing up in the 8th ward, and she will be missed. She had such a special spirit and a friendship that was so special to all. God will take care of her. Kelly and Susan Davis krkdavis@gmail.com I will always have fond memories of Sister Lewis teaching us music in Sunday School and Sacrament Meeting. I am not that good of a singer, but those early years under her loving example have always made me appreciate trying. Our prayers go out to your family. May your memories be blessed ones. Dane & Sherry Watkins Dear Family, I want to send my condolences on the recent passing of your Mother. She will be missed by all who knew her. She was a great person and her outstanding accomplishments will always be remembered by our community. Sherry and i want you to know that our prayers are with your family. Sincerely, Dane Watkins