Apgar, Lewis G. 84 of Mesa, AZ, passed away peacefully on March 8th, 2013 with his family by his side due to complications from Alzheimers Disease. Lewis was born on June 2, 1928 in Joliet, IL to Harry and Bertha (Lehmann) Apgar. Retiring after 40 years of service to Illinois Bell/ATT. Lewis enjoyed 23 years of wintering and exploring Arizona and the surrounding states making many wonderful friends along the way. Lewis moved permanently to Mesa, AZ in October 2011. He served in the US Navy, WWII Veteran, member of Telephone Pioneers and lifetime member of Cantigny VFW and American Legion. He is preceded in death by brothers, Fred (Marge), Robert and Harry Jr.; sisters, Geraldine (Donald) Dowrey of Tennessee and Juanita Gray- Coggins. Lewis is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Jane (Stickel); beloved daughters, Denise (Frank) Ciancanelli of Gilbert, AZ and Kimberly Apgar of Joliet, IL; cherished granddaughters, Gia and Jenna Ciancanelli also of Gilbert, AZ. Also survived by dear sister-in-law, Jean (James deceased) Stickel of Wilmington, IL; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Cremation rights were accorded with private services. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014-5656.
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Miss you Dad.
Kimberly Apgar
Daughter
October 25, 2018
One month since we've been without you. Love and miss you so much dad!
Kimberly and Denise Apgar
April 8, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family
Valerie & Jim Shawmeker
March 24, 2013
Love you guys!! Thanks for being a great god father and a loving person. Thanks for all your years of being great friends with my grand parents. You will be missed by many and you are loved by many!!
Sarah Allen
March 22, 2013
Denise
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss
Liz Palmer-Bracy
March 21, 2013
Jayne and Family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of Louie!! He is a great man that will be missed by all. You all are in my prayers during this time.
Scott Hagner
March 21, 2013
Lou's got a special place in my heart, always remember going to your house with grams and gramps growing up. Sitting on the lawn tractor and playing in the back yard. Glad we got to see you in December. Blessed to have known Lou
Mike/Lisa Allen
March 21, 2013
Dear Jane and Family,
Our deepest sympathy of what you and family are going through right now. You are in our thoughts and prayers. And we also send you our warmest wishes that you find comfort and peace in your friends and family.
I miss you guys sitting on the deck and talking with you and Louie!!!
Frank and Dee Gutchewsky
March 20, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Carl&Phyllis Hines
March 18, 2013
I was so glad you and Glen were able to come to the Lehman reunion. I sure was glad I came back,it was a fun time. Rita Lehman Barnes
Rita Lehman Barnes
March 18, 2013
So sorry to read of Glenns passing. Sure glad I got to see both of you at the Lehman reunion. Rita Lehman Barnes
March 18, 2013
So sorry to hear of Lou's passing. Worked
with may yrs at phone company. Great guy and will be missed.
Jay & Sylvia Smeets
March 18, 2013
Louie you will be missed.
Lynn Johnson
March 18, 2013
Dear Jane,Denise,and Kimberly,
We were surprised to read of Louie's passing. seems like only yesterday we were talking to the two of you at the Lehman reunion.Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love & sympathy,
Brunch & Carol
Brunch & Carol Lehman
March 17, 2013
Louis, i wish I knew you, I am your cousin's grand-daughter. You will be missed by all Apgar's. Love & Peace for your family in this painful time.
Debbie Serling
March 17, 2013
Janie - I was saddened to hear of Louie's passing. I know that life will be ever changed for you. While I didn't have long to get to know you both, it was a joy when you brought him to the office with you - a lovely face and smile he had and I will remember it.
Beth Cheffer
March 17, 2013
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