Joseph-Lewis-Obituary

Joseph Lewis

Merced, California

1928 - 2016

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Merced High School and Merced College history instructor, husband, father, and grandfather Joseph Lewis became a part of history on November 24, 2016. Born in 1928 to Justina and William Lewis in Hollister, Joe was fascinated by books, history, military tactics, and radio serials. He studied at...

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Joe was an outstanding colleague when I first began teaching at Merced High School. His intellect was first class, his powerful lectures enlightened our students but also me, and his inhaled laugh gave an added dimension to humor. He was a reader, thinker, a brilliant conversationalist, and as good a person as one ever encounters.

I wish to extend my condolences to Mary and all of the Lewis family.

A powerful light has gone out of our lives.

The Lewis Family, My condolences on the loss of Joe, husband, father, grandfather, friend and last but not least an "educator" with a heart of gold. I feel your pain, losing a loved one is never easy. Grief is handled differently by everyone,the one thing in common is knowing you have so many memories to help you through the tough times. The tears will be there, but the happy times will be like the sunshine on a cloudy day. Be at Peace knowing he is no longer suffering. God needed another...

So extremely sad to hear of this loss to your family. I am sure he will be greatly missed.

My condolences on your loss.