Dr. Jerry M Lewis Jr.

It's been a long time since I last saw Jerry, our side of the family lost touch in the 1980s. My deepest sympathies to his family on his loss.

Jerry and family, I have fond memories of interactions with your father at Timberlawn and high respect of his role model professionally. May you each experience God's grace in these coming days. Roger Brown (Nairobi, Kenya)

Dr. Lewis,
I am so sorry for your loss. It seems you have paid a beautiful tribute to him by following in his footsteps.

I was so sorry to hear of Jerry's death. He was a very important figure to me, and I learned so much from him while I was training at Timberlawn. In fact, I was just telling a patient about him the other day! I hope there is some comfort in knowing that who he is, and what he shared with so many residents, will live on. Be well, Lewis family.

Nancy and family-- so sorry for your loss. Its really hard to lose a parent. I am praying for peace and comfort for you all. Love you, Kim

Pat, Jerry, Cindy, Nancy and Tom- I am so sorry for your loss. The word that struck me as the best description of your husband/father was "patriarch". Dr. Lewis' strength, intellect and force of personality made a great impact on me even at a very early age. Growing up next door, he was another strong role model for me, and I treasured my time at the Lewis house and the old lake house on Tawakoni. Seeing you all and listening to the great remembrances of him last week brought back a flood of great memories of my second family growing up. I hope the memory of the long and loving relationship you shared with Dr. Lewis sustains you in this difficult time. It was good to see you all last week, and Tom, I would love to see you when you're in town to share a drink and talk about your dad. With all my deepest sympathies, Peter Kraus

Dear Jerry, Cindy, and the entire Lewis Family,

I only heard today of Jerry's passing. I was so saddened to hear of your loss. I have wonderful memories of Jerry and the impact he had on me during my training at Timberlawn. He was truly one of the greatest instructors and most memorable individuals in my career. He provided so much to Psychiatry and will truly be missed.

Dear Lewis Family, I am saddened by your loss. Jerry was one of the best instructors that I have ever had. He has been an inspiring instructor throughout my residency at Timberlawn and throughout my career... a model to try to emulate during my entire psychiatric career. Robert and Debbie Schwartz

Nancy we are so very sorry for the loss of your father. Please know that you and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you! Denise and Larry Minns

Dear Lewis Family, It saddens us that our community has lost a brilliant, caring, committed, dear man. He touched so many lives in so many ways including ours. May all of you find peace in your fond memories and the love he extended to all.
Cindy and Bill Ward

I met Dr. Lewis in his later years. He helped me sort out a rough marriage and how I got there in the first place. I know he helped many people throughout his life and want to thank his family for sharing him. What a wonderful person.

I am so sorry to hear of this loss, especially now. I loved and respected Jerry, as the most excellent teacher and psychiatrist, who has forever molded my life. I am truly saddened by your loss. Ernest N. Brownlee Jr. M.D.

Condolences to Tom and Nancy and the rest of the family.

To Cindy, Jerry III and other family members,

I am saddened to hear of your loss. I always regarded Dr. Lewis with great respect, even awe. His legacy speaks for itself.

Dr. Lewis has been a mentor to many and I was honored to be one of his many admirers. Since meeting him in the 70's as secretary to the residency program at Timberlawn and now having practiced as a clinical social worker for 25 years because of his encouragement,he was amazingly generous with his time, offering his characteristic wisdom, empathy and warmth without constraint. He will be sorely missed, and was greatly beloved.

Dear Pat,
I am thinking of you during this difficult time.
Jerry has left an amazing legacy in the field of Psychiatry and touched many lives. I feel fortunate to have known him.
My best to you and your family...

Dear Cindy and Family - I'm thinking of you during this time of grief and sending you God's Love and Light. Blessings - Mary Blauvelt Kiefer

Doctor Lewis was truly larger than life to most of us. I am grateful to have known him and will always appreciate that sharp humor, warmth, compassion, and wisdom. I hope you find comfort in knowing how much he gave to so many.

He was a wonderful mentor and an unforgettable man that I learned a lot from
Mike Baggett RN

I am so sorry to hear of Dr Lewis' passing. He was a great man and comfort to my family in his practice. My brother inlaw came to Dallas in sbout 1960 and he needed assistance in his life. He picked Dr Lewis from the Yellow pages because of his name - this was most fortunate for him - and my family. Warm Regards to his family,

A wonderful doctor and educator who will be greatly missed. My sympathy goes out to his family.

To Pat and the Lewis family,
I want to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss. I've never known a man like Jerry. He was brilliant, but more importantly wise. He had more humanness than most anyone and shared it with everyone. He related to everyone wherever they met him and whoever they were. How many of us , myself especially, went to Jerry for guidance, advice, comfort or therapy. Why? Because he was the nicest man you could ever allow to tell you the truth about yourself. I met Jerry in 1971 and he was my training director and became my mentor not just in my psychiatric career but in my life. He inspired me to accomplish more than I ever dreamed and to take on challenges that were frightening, but right. We worked together; we played together. And he held out a vision for people that facilitated their becoming all they could be. For all his strength, he was the kindest man I ever knew - fitting with the proverbs that a man shows his greatest strength through his softness, and he never shows more strength than when he reaches down to help a child or the vulnerable. I loved Jerry, and I will miss him terribly. It's hard for me to imagine a world without him. It is such a better place for him and how he influenced so many around him. I will always have his memory in my heart.

Growing up with Cindy, I was always excited to go over to her house. Your Mom and Dad made everyone feel welcomed and they expressed a sincere interest in our activities. I wish you and your family peace and grace in the memories of a life well lived, a blessed family, and the knowledge that he had a profound positive impact on countless others.

Dear Cindy,
Your father was a great man to know. I was privileged to serve on his marriage and family research team while working at Timberlawn. So sorry for your loss.

When I worked at Timberlawn Psychiatric Foundation in the early 90s, I was a newbie in the psychology world. During clinical meetings, Jerry, who was a well-established pillar in the profession, made sure that my neophyte comments and psychological observations were attended to and respected as much as anyone else's. He helped give me room to grow as a clinician and a person, and was a model for how to be with colleagues, clients, and supervisees. His presence will be felt through many like me, and those we've worked with, for years to come. Thanks, Jerry.

Jerry and Pat,
So sorry to hear of your and our loss. Your wonderful father/ husband was also one of my most treasured mentors and friends whos work and way of being profoundly influenced my personal and professional life. Thank you for generously sharing him with many people who knew him directly and even more who know him from those of us whose lives he touched so profoundly.
Jim Lomax

I only had two brief opportunities to say Hello to Dr. Lewis, but I walk in his footsteps every day and sit in a building named in his honor. Throughout my career at Timberlawn, I have listened to countless reflections on his many contributions to our hospital, our patients, and our community.
On behalf of the many who have stopped by today to express their sadness, I offer the heartfelt sympathy from those who have had the fortune to cross his path.
Craig Nuckles, CEO Timberlawn Mental Health System

My personal contact with Jerry was as my capacity as Director of Undergraduate Education at SWMS Psychiatry in the early 1980's. He was generous with his time when 'normal family' lecture was added to the MS1 course and 'family dysfunction' was added to the MSII's. He was a model for the dynamic (rather than biological reductionist) psychiatrist. A live well lived whose wisdom and kindness will dwell in the minds and hearts of all that he touched as a teacher, leader and therapist.

Dear Jerry III, I don't think I need to tell you the incredible esteem I have for your father. A wonderful man, excellent physician and psychiatrist, outstanding teacher. A real loss to the entire community. May his memory be for a blessing. It will certainly be for me.

Someone once said that one of the best gauges of society is its treatment of its most vulnerable citizens. As an employee of Timberlawn Foundation (and my father before me) Dr. Lewis embodied that which we can be proud of. His kindness, compassion and advocacy have impacted the lives of so many. I feel blessed and honored to have known him, and will always cherish the pearls of wisdom he so graaciously shared.

To Pat and all of the Lewis family,

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time. I feel blessed to have had Dr. Lewis in my life for the last fourteen years. He was kind, caring, compassionate, funny, and had a zest for life that was enviable. He enjoyed seeing individuals and couples in therapy and often told me how he never regretted his decision to practice psychiatry. He was proud of each and every one of his children and especially his grandchildren and I loved hearing him brag about your accomplishments. I will miss our talks so much – the empty office is almost unbearable at this time. I keep waiting to hear him come in and say, “Well my friend, what do you know?� He was a great man in the field of psychiatry, and I feel honored to be able to say he was my friend!

Pat Iwas sorry to hear of your loss of Jerry, my thoughts are with you and your jamily.

Nita Aymond

Dear Pat and Family, Our hearts go out to you now and in the days to come. May you find comfort and peace in your faith and know that your friends are supporting you in their thoughts and prayers. Love, Bill and Kay Woodard

Love to all my Lewis cousins and my beautiful Aunt Pat. I will miss seeing my Uncle Jerry and will cherish the memories. Thanks for posting the pictures.
Hugs to each one of you.
Laura

Dear Nancy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Though He's in Heaven now, Jerry could cook one Hell of a sirloin steak, tenderloin too! Becky told me the news last night, my friends. We meet so few whose Mission is to help others. "Big Jerr" is in Good Company, I hope you can find some comfort in that fact. Y'all take care of Pat, please; and keep the Love strong.
Allen

Dear Cindy and family, Just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you during this difficult time. May the Lord's peace flood your heart and may you experience the over whelming presence of God, whose comfort is incomprehensible.

Love,
Nancy Schaerdel Foster

Dear Cindy, Pat, Jerry, Nancy and Tom,
I well remember Dr. Lewis for his dry wit, his "cross examinations" of Cindy's friends, and his warm intellect. I know this is a profound loss, and I send my deepest sympathies to you and yours.
Robbie Meripol Barr

Nancy, Steve, and girls,
You are all in our prayers in this very difficult time. May sweet memories fill your hearts and minds, and may our Lord's Spirit comfort you in the days ahead.
With love,
Lindy and Ken Vassey

Cindy, your Dad was so kind and inspirational in helping a family member receive mental health care when we had no understanding of mental illness, or where to turn. He was a light at the end of our dark tunnel. My family will always be grateful to him and his helping hand. His legacy and spirit will forever shine bright.

Pam Patton Richmond

Cindy
I SO remember your dad with the fondest of memories --- his office, your dinner table with him at the head. I'm thinking of you --- Much love to you and your family.

Cindy, I am very sorry for the loss of your father. I do not recall meeting him but I can see that he was a very great man. You have always been special in my life. I will always be here for you. jerry mattox

Dear Cindy Lewis Reynolds and Family,

I wish to express my condolences to you and your family on your father's passing. I know this will be a tough time for you, but I pray that you fine comfort in great memories you cherish.

God bless,

Kathleen "Kathy" Hall

I spend so much of my time worrying and thinking how I will ever leave my mark on this world. Here is such an incredible man that leaves behind a beautiful family and legacy. I wish there could be more years, but.. what a proud life! Sorry I can't be there. Sending all my best.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.