Edith Lewis

Edith Scarborough Lewis Edith lived an exciting and fascinating life, across eighty-eight years. She was born July 31, 1922 in Biloxi, Miss. She left her childhood home in 1940, seeking adventure and travel. During her life she saw most major US cities and traveled the world extensively. At various times, this stunning blonde lived in Washington, DC, New York City and Guam. After WWII, she moved to Guam, where she was the editor and chief reporter for the island's daily newspaper. Edith finally settled in San Francisco, where she met the man of her dreams and her future husband on a double date in 1951. The Biloxi Belle and Tom were engaged on February 14th, Valentine's Day. Edith married Tom Lewis, the man she was meant to build her life with, on April 5, 1953 (Easter Sunday), in Carmel, CA. They enjoyed 57 loving years of marriage. Tom and Edith settled in Belmont to raise their family of four boys. She was active in the boys' lives and activities and was always among the first to volunteer for whatever committees or activities required to make such endeavors successful. She worked tirelessly in support of her family and was a fabulous and nurturing mother. To no one's surprise, Edith ultimately began a career as a travel agent, in an attempt to satisfy not only her own wanderlust, but also to assist others who had the desire to travel and explore the world. She worked in the travel business for 15 years, where she and Tom were able to take many fascinating and exciting trips to all corners of the globe. With what little remaining free time that she had, Edith enjoyed writing and was a contributing book reviewer for the Redwood City Tribune. She is survived and mourned by her loving husband-Thomas D. Lewis. Her adoring four sons - Bob, Tom, Jack and Jeff. Her devoted daughters in law - Barbara and Margrett. Her four beloved grandchildren - Brian, Kevin, Alexis and Nicolette. Also, her caring niece - Ethel B. McCaskill. Edith was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Sarah Scarborough, her six brothers - Emory, David Kent, Alton, John, Charles, and Norman Scarborough, and her sister - Ethel S. McCaskill. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed and mourned by all who had the good fortune to know her. Edith died September 16, 2010 in Belmont, California. She was at home, in the house she & Tom built together and have lived in since 1957. According to her wishes, her ashes were spread in the bay, near the Golden Gate Bridge, on Saturday, October 2 by her sons and husband, so she may continue to travel the world. A celebration of her life was held for family and friends on Monday, October, 4.