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for Donald Lewis
Emma Polk
August 6, 2025
I don´t remember meeting him but he´s my great grandfather. I´m glad that I got to know a bit about you.
Kirk Lane
May 26, 2008
We went fishing brother and had a great time whale watching. Didn't catch any salmon, but left your fishing lure in Alaska. Thought about you all the time I was there.
Your Loving Big Sister
May 24, 2008
Dear Brother---I went "North to Alaska" this past week. I remember how jealous you were when you found out we were going! I thought of you every day. We took your watch along so a "part of you" went too and we will give it to Donnie to wear. Kirk went Salmon fishing for you ( didn't catch anything) and left your lure there. I remembered what Brit had wrote about you taking her fishing and I heeded the advice you gave her. I didn't "rock the boat and I didn't tip the boat oer!" I love you and miss you sooooo much!
Frankie & Ed Mayfield
May 19, 2008
Donnie:
I am so sorry we were unable to attend your celebration of life services, but we were there in spirit.
I remember you as a cute little skinny kid, full of mischief and loved to tease (especially your sister). I know you are enjoying your new mansion our Lord has prepared for you, while you wait for your loved ones.
Our love always, Aunt Frankie & Uncle Ed.
JoAnn Rogers
May 19, 2008
Don, I remember when you were doing the room for Sharon.....We laughed all the time. It was good to get to know you and I will remember you always. I know that you are better off and in a better place. I will see you again in the presence of the Lord. Rest in peace.
linda lewis
May 18, 2008
I would like every one to know that donald loved you all, all of his memories were good ones, i never heard him say anything but kind and loving things about you all. all the stories he would tell me were so funny and loving, he even told family stories of people i had never met. he loved his mother so much. he loved and respected bud so much. his sisters, brother, children, stepchildren were the brightest stars in his life. i have never seen a family so close as his, even aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandparents, cousins were all so important to him, he even love his ex, and of course he loved me and that love will last for ever. i love you all for loving him, and for the wonderfull people you are.
linda lewis
May 11, 2008
my dearest donald, i just don'tknow what to say. i love you so much and that love will never die, you will always be here with me no matter what. i'm so sorry that i wasn't a better wife, and did't go fishing much with you, butwe shared so many trips that wee both injoyed. our dreams were almost fullied with our trip to the alamo we were to go on this month. when i visit your grave, i imagine you are looking at those hills around you and thinking of how many indian hunts happened there. i miss you so much, and love you even more.
your wife
eagle beak
Dawn Lewis
May 7, 2008
i realy miss my grandpa
he always gave me dollers almost every time i saw him but that is not the reasen why i miss him it is because i love him and i am realy happy that he was there for my birthday he even came out side
i miss u grandpa i realy do
love you grandpa dawn
AUDREY LEWIS
May 7, 2008
DADDY I MISS YOU SO MUCH.... I THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY.... I WISH I COULD JUST HERE YOU SAY MY NAME ONE MORE TIME... KISS YOUR FACE AND LOOK INTO YOUR BEAUTIFUL BLUE EYES.... BUT I KNOW THAT'S ME BEING SELFISH... I KNOW YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE NOW AND YOU ARE NOT SICK BUT I MISS YOU SO MUCH I WANT MY DADDY LIFE IS SO HARD WITHOUT YOU I SEE YOU IN MY DREAM'S EVERYNITE...AND YOUR IN MY HEART AND TEARS EVERYDAY I HOPE YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH .... AND I PROMISE I WILL BE GOOD AND SEE YOU AGAIN AND MY GRANDMA...MY GRANDPA AND MY COUSIN BARBRA..RENA TOO I LOVE YOU DADDY ILL SEE YOU AGAIN TONITE WHEN I FALL ASLEEP I CAN'T WAIT UNTILL BED TIME LOVE ME OLDEST DAUGHTER
Gerald & Bobbie Bates
May 6, 2008
Donnie: We are cousins by birth (your Dad and my Mother are siblings). Time and distance separated us all of our lives except for a very brief period in August 2007. Thanks to the modern technology of computers and the internet, we were able to "reach out and touch" you and Cleta. In August 2007, we came face to face for only the second time in our lives; the first time you were only an infant. The time we spent together that August - getting acquainted, catching up on lost time, remembering our heritage, sharing memories, enjoying family photographs, is a time I shall cherish always. My husband, Gerald, and I extend to your family our heart felt consolences for their loss. We wish we could have been there for the services, but the upside of that is we shall always remember you as you were -- sitting in Cleta's and Kirk's home, laughing, enjoying good food, good times, lots of hugs, a few tears, and most of all just being together. I am so glad that we had that time together. In remembrance, your Texas Cuzins -
Donald Cleo Lewis JR.
May 6, 2008
First I want to say, Father I miss you deepley. This is so much harder than i thought it would be.I love you and miss you so much.
There is alot I can say about the time I spent with my Father but some wouldnt understand becouse most of my fondest memories with him was when we were alone.
But the other memories with DAD were just as special becouse dad loved his hole family. When we would go camping, hunting, Shopping, fishing, or even just to the flea market, DAD would talk about those trips for weeks after words. He would even get mad if you told a story wrong about something that happened on that trip and would make sure to correct you so everyone would know how fun our trip was. It would never fail after dad would tell someone about our trips they would be with us on our next one.
Fishing was DADS favorite thing and you all heard about DAD, UNCLE GARY, AND MYSELF'S last fishing trip together it had tobe the best. I think becouse its the most memorible to us and it was not only scary for me but i hadnt seen DAD and UNCLE GARY laugh like that together, Since DAD had gotten sick. It was great.
Us three always had a good time on the delta. That was our favorite place to fish. Channel marker 31 if you want togo fish with DAD!
I REALLY ONLY HAVE ON MORE THING TO SAY ABOUT MY DAD, IF HE WAS HAPPY,MAD OR EVEN SAD. I THANK GOD FOR HIM. I AM GLAD HE IS MY DAD!
REST IN PEACE DAD ILL SEE YOU AGAIN. 'CATCH ONE FOR ME' I LOVE AND MISS YOU LOTS. Love you allways your son!
LYNNE RASHE
May 6, 2008
DON, WERE ALL SO GLAD WE COULD GET ALONG AND STILL DO THINGS WITH THE KIDS.YOU WILL BE MISSED. SAY HELLO TO YOUR MOM AND HARLEY FOR US.DON'T FORGET THE MILK!!! LOL. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. WAYNE AND LYNNE
He even let Cedric drive his Boat
Gary Wallace
May 5, 2008
From the time I was 19 we were always doing something. Drinking, fishing, or just whatever. Anytime I needed it you were there. You took Cedric on his first fishing trip with me. I cant wait to go fishing with you again. Love you Bubba
TINA LEWIS
May 5, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Annalee Clements
May 3, 2008
We will miss you Donald. All of us have fond memories of the times that we have spent together. You have placed a hand on our Hearts and have given us memories everlasting.
"Sis" AnnaLee and Family
Mathis
May 3, 2008
We will miss the Easter Egg hunts and the special "Easter Eggs" that you would fix for us at Greatgrampas at Easter.
Anna Marie, Crystal and Lynda Mathis
Darlene Smith
May 2, 2008
Donald has lot's of family with him up there , He is not alone. The one's left behind will miss him.
Leonard Hogan
May 2, 2008
A better life in the next than this one
I LOVE YOU BROTHER
May 1, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Cleta (Lewis) Lane
May 1, 2008
"Double Cuzins"--We didn't know what it meant for a long time. Then it became special to us.
Nina Horton
April 29, 2008
He would come to San Francisco when A.C. was sick and take me and his mother out to lunch. After A.C. passed away, he kept my car running and would do things for me. I will miss him so much.
BRITNEY LEWIS
April 28, 2008
GRANDPA I MISS YOU SO MUCH .... WE HAD SO AWESOME TIMES CAMPING AND WORKING AT THE FLEA MARKET EVEN THOUGH U ONLY PAID ME 5 BUCKS A DAY LOL... I STILL LOVED GOING WITH U ......NOW WHEN UR UP THERE FISHING ALWAYS REMEMBER
"DONT ROCK THE BOAT BABY DONT TIP THE BOAT OER"
HEART ALWAYS UR FAVORITE GRAN DAUGHTER
David Cole
April 27, 2008
It was a memorable birthday we spent celebrating this past year with. It had been so many years but you were still Uncle Don, Tina's, Donnie's and Audrey's dad. We were blessed to spend joyful time with you when we all had fun. Thanks for the laughs. My love is with my cousins who cared and honored Uncle Don with their respectful, independent spirits.
i will always remember you donald.. you were love tremendoulsy
Kelly wallace
April 27, 2008
I will always remember this guy. we used to have lots of fun together. we used to always hang out and play poker. take trips to disneyland. or his grandpa's house in redding, we use to go camping together. not much we use to do with out donald.. we had lots of fun parting. we use to laught to no end all the time. he was always there when i needed something. even to the end... i will always remember you donald and you will always have spot in my heart for you... rest in peace now.. love you always Your only sister in law..Kelly
The Four of us did get some time togeather. We will miss you!
Sharon Hogan
April 26, 2008
God looked around his garden,
And found an empty place.
He looked down upon the Earth,
And saw your tired face,
He put his arms around you,
And lifted you to rest.
God's Garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best,
He knew that you were suffering,
He knew you were in pain.
He knew that you would never get well on Earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough,
And the hills were hard to climb.
So he closed your weary eyelids,
And whispered, peace be thine.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn't go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day god called you home.
I miss you Bubba and love you very much, But you are with our Mother now, and in a better place. Tell Mom that I love and miss her too.
The Clan!
Sandra Riley
April 26, 2008
I will always remember that he would tease me about my age. I was always 13 years old to him. I loved having family gatherings and seeing him. He made us all laugh and somtimes he had some shock value as well. But, we knew he loved us all! I will miss him so much.
Rita Enox
April 26, 2008
God saw you getting tired,
And a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around you,
And whispered come with me.
With tearful eyes we watched you,
We watched you pass away.
Although we love you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stops beating,
Hard working hands to rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He chose to take the best......
We love and miss you always.
I love you Uncle Donald
Jennifer Bringhurst
April 26, 2008
I loved this man so much, and i knew that he loved me in his special way. He was funny and fun to be around. I remember all the fishing trips we had.
I love and miss you a lot...xoxo
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