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Loren Lewandowski Obituary
Loren Lewandowski
Resident of Santa Cruz
51, passed away at home on Oct. 13th. He was a beloved brother and father and an avid fisherman. Loren will be missed by the many students he taught during his 20 years as a teacher in Morgan Hill. He brought to these students his passion for drama, his love of reading, and his love of life. Loren is preceded into death by his parents and is survived by his two daughters, Laura and Francezka and their mother, Sandi. He is also survived by his siblings: Lynn, Frank, Tony, Tersa, Marya, and Tanya and their spouses.
A celebration of Loren's life will be held Saturday October 23rd from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Morgan Hill Community Theater on Monterey Road.
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Memories and Condolences
for Loren Lewandowski
Laura
October 13, 2021
He was my all time favorite teacher! My siblings and I all had a chance to be taught by him and we never forgot!
Annette Kono
October 30, 2010
Mr Lew was a wonderful teacher, my son blossomed when he had him as a teacher at Jackson Elementary. They always talked about the SJ Sharks, thru the years, he always remembered our family by name. He was an amazing person and teacher and I thank him for all the guidance he had bestowed. He will be missed.
Isis Rocha-Jonsson
October 29, 2010
to Loren's family,
I was surprised & saddened to read of Loren's passing. He was so young! Since we grew up around the corner from each other,we used to always hangout together over at the Green, when we weren't in school! He was always a very cool & caring person. So glad to see that he left a large, positive mark on the world by doing what he loved to do. Seems a little bit of his loving spirit is left with each one of his students. To his daughters: my sons also lost their Dad a few years back and I'm so sorry you are feeling the loss of your Father. I can tell you from experience - Dad's have a way of guiding you & sending their love. Trust your intuition, your gut feeling in situations. Assuredly, he'll be watching over you.
Laura Wieck
October 25, 2010
Mr. Lew was an awesome teacher. He had so much energy and passion for teaching that he actually made learning a fun experience. We all listened and respected him. My older sister Megan was taught by him at P.A Walsh and myself and my younger brother Garrett were taught by him at Jackson. I remember running to Baja for math, and seeing how many licks it took to get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop. And the thing we looked forward to most was always his stories. He would tell us about his high school days jumping off of cliffs, and even about his dogs (better phrased as dope on a rope) my Dad still calls our dog that. He was a great teacher and a good man and my heart goes out to his family.
Gina Oliveri
October 24, 2010
I never had Mr. Lew as a teacher, however I went to Walsh all my years of Elementary school and always saw what a great teacher/individual he was. We would be in our class next door, and we would hear his class having so much fun with all of his learning techniques next door. Once in a while we would join his class and he always kept things entertaining, but got the lesson across. He will be missed dearly. He lives on through so many students, and even in those that didn't have him as a teacher (like myself). It was an honor knowing you Mr. Lew.
Stacey Teicher
October 23, 2010
Loren, I wish you were hear to exude your amazing energy and convince me to do something I don't want to do... mostly I wish you could see how many people love and miss you.
Cathy Stockam
October 23, 2010
I was so lucky to have worked with mr. Lew and be a parent to one of his students. He had the ability to make learning seem like fun. He was generous with his time, money and attention. I will miss him greatly.
Beth & Steve Egelhofer
October 23, 2010
Dearest Lewandowski Family all~ Todays
's Memorial service was wonderful, heartworming, & endearing to hear others speak of your brother, uncle, father....he left us all too early, and will be sorely missed at our holiday gatherings, and family reunions. The fish of the seas, lakes and rivers trembled when he was near, in his honor we will try to continue this legacy he left behind. Fish on dear Loren.<3 Beth, Steve, Gracie & Andrew Egelhofer
Elizabeth King
October 22, 2010
Our family is so saddened by your loss. My twin daughters went to Jackson, and in 5th grade, we were grateful to have the " Mr. Lew and Mr. Lack" team. Mr. Lew encouraged them to have bit parts in the Live Oak theatrical production of " The Wizard of Oz", sharing his love of theater with his students.
Loren will be a fond part of our lives forever. May he rest in peace.
With love, the King Family.
Parker Family
October 22, 2010
We were very sad to hear of your passing. We enjoyed the drama productions that you were involved with at Live Oak -- especially in 2009 when the theatre was not ready yet and you all made do at El Toro. You will be greatly missed. Prayers of Peace to your family, students and friends.
Live Oak Play 2008 - Charlie Brown
Live Oak
October 22, 2010
Loren at his craft in the Theatre...
October 21, 2010
Siobhan Williams
October 21, 2010
Mr. Lew was one of my favourite teachers at P.A. Walsh and have some of the best memories from elementary school from him. His life was tragically cut short. My thoughts are with his family and friends and students. You will be missed.
October 20, 2010
You were and always will be my favorite teacher. Condolences to your family, friends, students, and all those you impacted throughout your wondrous life cut short. You will live on in the thousands of our beautiful memories. We all miss you Mr. Lew.
Judie Bowden
October 20, 2010
I was so lucky to have known Mr. Lew while I worked at Walsh....he was such a wonderful person...always kind and helpful....and a teacher his students won't ever forget.....you will be missed...
mary walter
October 19, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Tim Pacelli
October 19, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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