Timothy D. Lewis

Timothy D. Lewis 1954 ~ 2010 SAN MARCOS -- Timothy D. Lewis, GySgt, USMC (Ret.), entered heaven's scenes on Wednesday, November 10, 2010, the 235th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Tim was born in Gerard, Pa., to Grace and Carl Lewis. He graduated from Sharon High School in 1972 and enlisted in the Marine Corps, completing recruit training at MCRD, Parris Island, SC. Tim spent his Marine Corps career as an amphibious tractor equipment repairman and upon his retirement in 1993, went to work at the Base Maintenance Division, Camp Pendleton. He worked in the Recycling Division and the Pump Maintenance Division, receiving numerous awards for his superior performance of duty. He and his wife, Kylie, were married on March 8, 1997 and lived in San Marcos. Tim's abiding passion was his family. He spent countless hours with his wife and his two sons, Jacob, 13, and Dylan, 10, attending baseball games, youth martial arts practice and skateboarding outings. He set the example for all who would be husbands and fathers. Tim is survived by his wife, Kylie; his two children, Jacob and Dylan; his sister, Glenda Conrad and her husband, Gene; and his nephew, Chip Conrad of Munhall, Pa. A celebration of his life will be held at Mission Hills Church, San Marcos, at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 17, 2010. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to a memorial fund for the boys established at Bank of America, account # 11388-72709. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com