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Yvonne Lewis Obituary
Yvonne S. Lewis
She is survived by her children, Brian, David, and Stephen.
In her honor, a memorial service was held Wednesday, August 24, 2005, at Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds. There will be a private interment. Arrangements by Beck's Funeral Home, 425-771-1234.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be given, on the children's behalf, to any branch of Evergreen Bank.
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Memories and Condolences
for Yvonne Lewis
Victor and Charlene Lewis
September 15, 2005
Brian, David, Stephen: We are so sorry over your loss and at a loss for words to express our condolences. If there is anything that we can do to help you please let us know. We love you.
Aunt Charlene and Uncle Victor
Kim & Jamie Smith
August 30, 2005
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus, the Father of all compassion and teh God of all comfortwho comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 1 Cor. 1:3-4.
Your mom had so much to give because she was comforted by Him in so many ways. I pray you will follow her example and allow God to comfort you as you wrestle through the loss of your mom and dad. Your mom always helped me to get sax music to you during Christmas time so that you could have the most possible time to learn your parts and went out of her way so often to help you boys out in dozens of seemingly insignificant and small ways. It was never a sacrifice for her but always a joy to help all three of you. God bless each of you.
Jacquelyn Dobson
August 30, 2005
What a sweet woman of God. I will truly miss our talks and her sweet voice of worship that extended to the heaven. All my love.
Carolynn Beam
August 30, 2005
Hello Dearest Boys,
I was in choir with your mom for several years. I just wanted to relate to you a conversation that I had with her. I had never seen you boys or just didn't know that you belonged to Yvonne. I noticed one Sunday Brian playing the sax. I found your mom after service and told her what a beautiful son she had. She responded by saying "All my boys are beautiful!"
Oh how she loved you all! Stick close to Jesus, He is your Father now.
All my love and prayers are with you. Please do not hesitate to lean on the church or be afraid to ask for help. There are so many of us willing to help.
Jesus Loves You This I Know!
Sincerely,
Carolynn Beam
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Brian and Kim Riel
August 29, 2005
Simply said, Yvonne was a wonderful friend to us, and mother to her sons. A testimony of a woman who held her marriage vows as sacred and as a covenant before our Lord. Yvonne will be missed by so many of us who were blessed and privileged to worship along with her.
We rejoice even in this time, for we know she is truly in His presence. She walked the walk, and talked the talk.
For David, Brian, and Steven, remember her with the fondness she imparted to you, with the Love she poured into your lives, and boldly carry on with the strength and knowledge of who you are;
Children of Yvonne Lewis, and of our Lord God.
Jean Linhardt
August 29, 2005
Brian David and Steven....I am another one of your Moms friends from choir. I enjoyed many conversations with her and many laughs. Her boys were her favorite subject. She was so proud of you guys.I enjoyed working with her in the kitchen the week before the Thanksgiving dinners at church.When she was done at the school she would come and help in the kitchen. Your Mom was always willing to help. With a smile and a great ATTITUDE. I loved her..Yvonne....has received a promotion and is dancing around the throne.I am only one of the many many people that will miss her smile and warm hugs.She has taught you so much......Continue to allow God to be your strength.....He will bring you through......What the devil has intended for evil...He will turn to good.....
John Jorgenson
August 26, 2005
To You Fine Young Men
In the past week much has been said of your Mom and her bright precious smile.
About how she lived . . . and loved . . . and sang . . . and practiced her faith without guile.
Though we were not close, we witnessed these things and believe them all to be true.
Likewise, watching you boys, we’ve witnessed the fact that her qualities rubbed off on you!
Your smiles in giving and receiving the hugs: smiling even in the darkest of hours.
Your smiles are a most fitting memorial to her. They show forth strength and a beauty
Greater than arrangements of flowers.
Her deposit in you . . . shining through . . . makes me proud! And if I’m proud . . . how much more your dear mother!
If from heaven she could see you, she’d tell you all that she’s proud, then she’d remind you to take care of each other.
God bless you. And, if we can, let us bless you too.
Stuart and Vicki Schepman
August 26, 2005
Our family attends Westgate Chapel, so we consider ourselves part of your "church family." We so enjoyed your mom's music ministry through the choir each week--she was an inspiration! Our daughter, Madelyn, attended Meadowdale HS and always got a kind and encouraging word from your mom in the lunch line--she made Madelyn feel a little less lost in the midst of a huge bunch of kids she didn't really know well. That was the gift from God that your mom seemed to have in such abundance--the ability to love and care for people--whether she knew them or not--she was just always willing to give a kind word or a smile--sometimes it is those little things that make all the difference. Boys, always remember her wonderful example--she was constantly radiating the love of Jesus wherever she went, and it touched and changed people's lives! Boys, I am a mom of sons too, and what I want you to remember always, is that God needs to come FIRST in your lives--if you put Him first, everything else will fall into place so beautifully! Then, when you are reunited with your Mom in heaven someday--she will be so PROUD of you and all you have done in His name, and in her memory!
Our family sends much love to each one of you. You will be in our prayers each day. Keep attending church at Westgate! They are family to you and you will be loved and cared for there, I know! I have two boys there, Schuyler (10) and Gabe (6) Schepman, in SuperChurch on Sundays--I know they are earnestly praying for you each day, too. God can take what the Enemy has meant for evil and use it for good! I know that seems impossible, but it is so true. We have seen it in our own family. Someday, we will know just how many lives were touched by your wonderful mother, and how many came to know Jesus through her life, and even her death.
Above all, remember that God is a loving and merciful God--He loves and cares about each one of us, no matter what we have done--and His love is always ready to forgive us and welcome us home!
In His Love,
The Schepman Family
Stuart, Vicki, Madelyn, Schuyler and Gabriel
Jon Mason
August 26, 2005
I will miss Yvonne very much. She was a very kind, caring and loving person. She was an awesome neighbor and person. My prayers go to her family that they stay strong through this difficult time. I will always remember the time when Yvonne made me some of her fried rice because she knew that I liked it. Yvonne - you will always be in my heart and I will miss you greatly. Brian, David, and Stephen - Three great kids that were raised by a great mother who loved them. I give her family my deepest condolences and my prayers.
John & Sue Jorgenson
August 25, 2005
Psalms 116 truly says it all about Yvonne!
Verse 2 - "Because he has inclined His ear to me, therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live". Yes, Yvonne, you knew how to call on Him! You knew the Master's Voice and he heard you call out to Him for your husband, parents, siblings and your precious children.
Verses 7-9 - "Return to your rest, O my soul, for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you. For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living". Yes Yvonne, we KNOW you are walking among the very Living God in whom you have served! No more tears or sorrow. We know that you are singing your praises to the Lord, FACE TO FACE!
Verse 15 - "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints". Yes Yvonne, you are Precious in His Sight! Thanks be to God for all Eternity!
Verse 16 - "O Lord, truly I am Your servant; I am Your Servant - you have loosed my bonds". Well done - Good and Faithful Servant!
Yvonne you are now soaring with the Heavenly Host singing Holy, Holy, Holy to the Lamb that was Slain! Worthy is the Lamb!
I know you wouldn't want to come back even if you could.
I'm sure that you had the confidence in your Christian brothers and sisters that we would continue to hold your family up in prayers to the Lord - Yvonne, we promise, we will!
With love until we meet again,
John and Sue Jorgenson
Your Westgate Family
Steve, Kathy, Steven, Matt, Joe, John and Krista Bartkowski
August 25, 2005
Dear Brian, David and Stephen
Please know that you will forever be in our hearts and always in our prayers. We have wonderful memories of you with your mom at all the sporting events and the school trips. Your mom was one of the kindest and most gracious people our family knew. Keep her memory close in your heart because she will live on forever through you.
Erik van Riet
August 25, 2005
Beste familie Ferouge,
Het was voor mij een enorm grote schok om van Edwin Pfaff te vernemen dat Yvonne er niet meer is. Ik zal de tijd die ik in mijn jeugd (camping Ommen 1970) met haar heb gehad koesteren. Ze heeft en zal altjd een speciale plaats in mijn hart hebben. De laatste maanden hebben we veel met elkaar gepraat op MSN en ik heb haar opnieuw mogen leren kennen als een fantastische en spontane vrouw. De wetenschap dat ze altijd van me heeft gehouden maakt het verlies alleen maar groter. Ook het moment dat we samen hebbeb gegeten in den Haag zal ik warm koesteren. Ik wens u allen en in het bijzonder de kinderen veel sterkte en Gods onmisbare Kracht toe om dit grote verlies te dragen.
Erik van Riet
Edwin & Priscilla Pfaff
August 24, 2005
Dear Ferrouge Family,
Please know of our heartfelt sympathy for all of you and especially Brian, David, and Stephen who are left alone so suddenly. We know that they're in your good care and the Lord bless you greatly for that. We miss Yvonne, she put in great effort to find us and she did, only 5 months ago, after 35 long years. Although we talked almost daily since then, we did not get to see her in person but we agreed to meet up soon. Yvonne grew so dear to us. We will now have to wait a little longer and meet up in Glory. We are looking forward to that glorious day.
Love and comfort to all of you.
Gayle Beers-Fortson
August 24, 2005
I attend Westgage Chapel and my prayers are with the family, especially the three boys. The Lord will strengthen and comfort you and He is there to guide you and watch over you. May He always bless you.
Cheryl Zorko
August 24, 2005
Dear Family of Yvonne and Bob,
I have the most wonderful memories inside my heart of Pacific Little League baseball fun, choir trips, prayer times, and lots of laughs. My heart is full of the goodness of the Lord and how faithful He is to take care of every need that we have. I am so glad that your trust is in God and that He will be all you need. Life has taken a different course for you now but remember that God orders the steps of a righteous man. Follow Him closely. We love you and please let us know if you need anything. What a beautiful time we had today being "family".
Orv & Helen Andvik
August 24, 2005
We weep with each of you for the loss of Yvonne & Bob and for you each dear family left behind for now. There is A Reunion coming in the Sky. Hold to God's hand as He is the strongest help & Comforter. Be brave, Be strong, for the Lord your God is with You each! Remember that God himself will be a parent to you. Call on us if you ever need a friend. In Christ, Orv & Helen Andvik
Cindy Solheim
August 24, 2005
I didn't know you, but love you.
I didn't hear your voice alone, but I joined in your song. I didn't talk with you face to face as we haven't met - YET! I knew your LOVE for GOD. I'd see it on your beautiful face. And know with all my heart you're in a beautiful place. Your children will be okay and will continue the RACE. Your children will be loved. Your children have a HEAVENLY FATHER who in their weakness will make them strong. Your legacy will live on!
Love in Christ JESUS,
Cindy (Kurtis Solheim's mom)
Michelle Sokoloski
August 23, 2005
Brian, David and Stephen....since the day you were borne, your mother adored you, she was so proud of her three boys! Whenever you went someplace, a birthday party, baseball practice or a game or concert, the three of you were always the best dressed and most well mannered boys around.
She taught you to love one another and look after each other, I can still see Stephen toddling around, barely walking and David or Brian chasing him down and keeping him from harms way. They always had your back Stephen, just as Brian did when David was small.
Always you will be brothers and you will need to hold on to one another extra tight in the months to come. Hug lots, say your prayers and don't forget you have your brothers back, I know that is what your Mom would want from you now.
When she spoke of the three of you, her eyes would light up with joy and always a big smile, even when times were tough,I know she loved all three of you with all her heart. Yvonne had a huge heart and brought many a smile to our faces over the years, she will be greatly missed by all who ever were lucky to know her.
I am so sorry for your double loss, you are all in my family's prayers this week!
Michelle Sokoloski and sons Adam Kimball and Tyler Chamberlin
Linda Bergquist
August 23, 2005
It is hard to put into words how much I will miss Yvonne. She was a wonderful neighbor and friend. I'll never forget our garage sales, swim meets with the boys and the long talks we would have. She would come over at Christmas time and sample all my homemade Christmas cookies and sneak out the ones she liked best before she took some home. Most of all Yvonne loved her boys and would do anything for them. Love Linda
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