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Reuben F. Lewis

1923 - 2014

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1923

DIED

2014

Reuben Lewis Obituary

Reuben F. Lewis

Born on July 7, 1923 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Died November 14, 2014 in Shoreline, Washington. Growing up in Tannery, Kentucky he learned the value of hard work, honesty and faithfulness. Joining the Marine Corps at 19, he fought in Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. He was awarded a Purple Heart. After returning from W.W. II he married Beulah "Boots" Chouse until her death in 2006. Survived by his son Kevin; grandchildren Christopher and Jennifer; great-grandchildren Gabby, and Williamz. Reuben served his country and his church. He was a role model of love, faith and forgiveness. He will be missed by all who knew him. Memorial Service, 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Queen Anne Presbyterian Church - 414 W Howe St, Seattle, WA 98119.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Nov. 30, 2014.

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Paul Bradford

December 3, 2014

My sincere condolences. I wish I only could have seen much more of June and my family out in Washington. June and Boots often were in my thoughts, I always missed them, now they are together in the Loving arms of God.

Laura Lewis-Muller

December 1, 2014

So sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed when your folks came to visit. Take care, much love from your cousins in Ohio.

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