LEWIS, Alan
April 30, 1950 - November 20, 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alan Lewis. Alan was born in Wynandotte, Michigan and raised in Deep River, Ontario. He is predeceased by his parents Sally and Paul Lewis of Deep River. Alan leaves to mourn his wife and partner of thirty-one years Kerri Lane Calvert (Edmonton), his son Ray Calvert Lewis (Victoria), sisters Christine and Marion Lewis (Toronto), his mother-in-law Vida Ross (Courtenay), sisters-in-law Colleen Leary (Union Bay), Karen Calvert (Powell River), Shannon Calvert (London), and brothers-in- law Bob Leary (Union Bay), Gary Chang (Toronto) and Nick Gilbert (London), and several nieces and nephews.
Alan graduated with a BSc (Honors Biology) from the University of Waterloo in 1974 and obtained a diploma in Computer Engineering from NAIT in 1991.The majority of his working life was spent with North West Group as an airborne sensor operator. Alan loved his job which took him all over North America and allowed him to view amazing sites from the air. Alan showed great love for his family and was a wonderful husband, father, son and brother.
He enjoyed all outdoor pursuits; his passion was cross country skiing and he participated in the Canadian Birkebeiner Cross Country Ski Festival every year. He also enjoyed racing in the Kananaskis Ski Marathon.
Alan's great personal strength, fortitude and humour during the course of his illness made life easier for all who loved him, and allowed him to be cared for at home.
Kerri and Ray would like to thank family, friends, neighbours, work colleagues, and health service workers for their compassion and support during Alan's illness. Special thanks to the five Calvert/Lewis sisters, Fred Welter (North West Group), Indrani Young (Alberta Health Services), Dr. Trent Dusang (Synergy Wellness Centre), and Deb and Jay Brandly.
Alan was cremated as per his wishes, and a family celebration of his life will be held on Vancouver Island at a later date. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be sent to the Canadian Birkebeiner Cross Country Ski Festival.
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8 Entries
November 21, 2013
Thinking of you, dear brother.
November 16, 2013
It is almost a year and still unbelievable. Think of Allan often and also every time I wear the jacket. Love to Kerri and Ray.
November 28, 2012
To the family of Alan: I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. The Bible speaks of a time when there won't be any pain, sickness, tears, or even death. That will be a great day see! Until that time my prayers are with your family.
November 26, 2012
Davis Smith
Alan Lewis was my sister's kid. He represented her after she passed. He is gone. I will miss him as I miss my sister, Sarah.
God blkess you Alan.
November 26, 2012
I will remember Alan for his strength and humour and his love for Kerri and Ray
Karen Calvert
November 25, 2012
Don Gillard
I met Al many years ago as part of our fledgling Grant McEwan Mountain Club. As one of our tribe members of outdoors fanatics, we had many great times both in the mountains, and at our crazy parties(!).
My heart goes out to Kerri and Al's family at this much too soon departing. I will remember Al for what he brought into our lives over those many wonderful years.
November 25, 2012
Bill Brock
My deepest sympathy to Kerri, Ray, and Alan's loving family.
November 24, 2012
Marion Lewis
Alan was my brother, and I will miss him. He grew up with an artist Mother who read the early feminist works of Simone de Beauvior and could make anything beautiful, fix anything and a Father who was dedicated to the outdoors. By the virtue of his genes, Alan got the best of both parents. Alan gave the eulogy at his father's funeral. It was the story of his fathers decades long quest to bag a deer. Finally, Al tells us, with one of those beautiful animals in his gun site, he could not pull the trigger. Alan believed in helping all living things. I can see Paul and his son walking in the woods, with the mountains towering above. Ray will pass on this legacy to his children too. Alan made a feminist video about a ski challenge in the Edmonton area and I am gratified to remember this stunning and powerful creative act now that he is gone.
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