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Richard Lewis
1928 - 2017
Richard Lewis
1928 - 2017
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Dick was a veteran of the Korean War. He served in the 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team from 1952-1954.
He is being remembered by his wife, Bobbie of Greeley, Colorado, his daughter and husband, Kathi and Ralph Van Soest of Greeley, Colorado and by his son and wife, Rob and Kathy Lewis of Gill, Colorado. He also is being remembered by his grand children Eric and Heidi Van Soest and children Madison, Zach, Cooper and Charlee of Greeley, Colorado, Lindsay and Chris Gentle with children Peyton and Avery of Windsor, Colorado, and Amanda and Howard Wright with children Alyssa and Eden of San Jose, California. Also, James and Corin Womer and children Savannah, Robert and Delaney of Greeley, Colorado, Brad and Bree Kyger and children Braylon and Brex of Windsor, Colorado and JJ and Nicole Buxman and daughter Kayla of Greeley, Colorado.
Dick's career was in public education with a total of 32 years. He was a school principal at Nunn High School, Kersey High School, Holly High School, Broomfield High School and Douglas and Arapaho's Elementary Schools in the Boulder Valley School system. He was the founding principal of Broomfield High School.
Dick is proceeded in death by his parents, Harry and Clara Lewis, and his three brothers and one sister: Donald, VH, Vesta Marie and Paul.
Dick lived his life serving the Lord and was a member of the Greeley First Church of the Nazarene and the Westminister Church of the Nazarene. He served on the church boards and as a Sunday School teacher along with his wife for many years.
To his family and friends, he suggests that they not mourn but enjoy the time of being together.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Greeley First Church of the Nazarene, 2515 16th Street, Greeley, Colorado. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens.
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Carol Davis
January 1, 2018
To the Lewis family,
What a privilege to have had Mr. Lewis for our high school principal. I remember him as always calm, friendly and kind; a wonderful Christian example for us. My prayers are with you.
Carol Fields Davis
Broomfield High School class of 1966
Sandy (McClure) Martin
December 31, 2017
Deepest condolences to family. I always respected Mr. Lewis during my high school years at BHS 1960-1963.
Ira Haskett
December 31, 2017
Mr. Lewis will be in many hearts that will be heavy upon learning of your loss. He was our principal in Broomfield high and was the kind of man any school would be considered lucky to have had.
Patricia Ferguson
December 31, 2017
Mr. Lewis always respected and honored the teachers who worked under his guidance. He also respected and encouraged the students who were fortunate to attend Broomfield High School. I remember him fondly, and have sung his praises for many years.
Patricia Ferguson
Broomfield High School Class of 1966
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December 30, 2017
Dear Ones, Altho' your hearts are understandably saddened and breaking during this extremely difficult time, it must be a source of pride and comfort knowing and remembering Dick's faithful Christian example. We have fond memories of our Westminster Sunday School co-teachers - Dick and Bobbie. Please accept our sincere condolences. More than ever, may God's Presence be especially near and dear, your Comfort and your Peace. In Christian Love, Mike & Elaine Corrigan
Shelley Emerick
December 26, 2017
Dear Bobbie and family, Know that I am holding you all close during this sad time. My years of teaching 1st grade at Arapaho under Dick's guidance were the best years ever in the classroom! Dick was always positive and supportive with students and teachers alike. All four of our 1st grade classrooms were together in one hallway; Dick allowed us to experiment together with different teaching methods. I'm sure he was rolling his eyes at some of them but he supported our enthusiasm and trusted that our students best interests would always come first. Our classrooms extended into that hall and into each others rooms. We had so much fun together as a small staff and Dick fostered our love for teaching through his friendliness and care for each student, family and teacher! I will always be grateful for those years together with "Mr. Lewis"! He touched the lives of so many! Thank you for sharing him! He will be missed.
Love, Shelley Wood Emerick (Boulder)
December 26, 2017
I was a student at Douglas elementary when Mr. Lewis was principal. I have great memories of him walking the halls at the start of the day and saying good morning to the students. He had a special way of making everyone feel safe and cared for. Prayers for his family and friends. RIP
Steve & Susan Trask
December 25, 2017
Dear Bobbie
We were saddened to learn of Dick's passing We enjoyed the times we had to visit with him, and especially remember the time we went to your cabin near Red Feather Lakes. You both had a wonderful impact on our lives and on the life of the church family. We pray for your comfort and peace.
Jim Ellis
December 25, 2017
I enjoyed his teaching in our Sunday school class at Westminster.
Clarence and Farrell Haviland
December 21, 2017
Bobbie and Family
We were saddened to hear the news of Dick's passing. He was such a special guy! Always fun to be around. We will miss him dearly as we know you will also. You will be in our prayers!
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