Alice Dane Knickerbocker Lewandowski

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Alice Lewandowski Obituary

ALICE DANE KNICKERBOCKER LEWANDOWSKI NOVEMBER 4, 1937 Alice passed away peacefully on January 21, 2010 at Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson in the presence of her family and friends. We morn the loss of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, but rejoice in the knowledge that she is now with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Larry Lewandowski, daughter Leigh Harmelink of Oakdale, Ben Lewandowski of Redding, 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and brother Dr. Fred Knickerbocker of Bristol, Virginia. Alice was a kind, compassionate and loving woman of God who always had time for family and friends. She loved flowers of all kinds but especially roses. Born in Gainesville, Georgia to mother Mary Estes Knickerbocker of Gainesville, Georgia and father Ray Miles Knickerbocker of Lansing, Michigan. Alice graduated from The University of Georgia in 1959 with a B.S. degree, cum laude. Majored in Chemistry, minored in Biology. Awarded Phi Beta Kappa. She moved to California from Georgia in 1963 and settled in Oakdale in 1987. Always a teacher at heart she attended San Jose State University and received a standard teaching credential for secondary home economics in 1973. Alice taught High School Home Economics at Linden High School in Linden, CA for 10 years before disability retirement due to Parkinson's. After retirement she continued to teach High School to Home Schooled students from River Oak Grace Community Church in Oakdale. Alice was tireless in all that she did. Many called her the ''Energizer Bunny'' as her nickname was Bunny. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, February 5th at 11:00am at River Oak Grace Community Church, 7712 Rodden Rd., Oakdale, CA 95361. Memorial donations can be made to the churches building fund. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee on Jan. 29, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Alice Lewandowski

8 Entries

becky mcneel

April 8, 2010

She was a wonderful teacher! I enjoyed her and her sewing class much!

Sherri Ciccone

March 3, 2010

Aunt Alice had many passions. First was God, second marriage and family, then crafting. I remember when Dino and I were first married, she would ask me how things are going and had genuine concern that we were doing good. She talked about the importance of keeping God in our relationship. Another memory is when we went camping with the whole family and Uncle Larry was so gracious to set up a tent where we could make different crafts. Alice showed me how to make a greeting card. That was the best time. She was an amazing woman, full of love and many talents. So thankful to be a part of her family. Love you Aunt Alice.

Bill & Evie Hamilton

March 1, 2010

Alice, full of love, lotsa fun, a terrific laugh, wonderful cook, always an encouraging word, and you just knew that she really cared about you. Alice gave a lot to our family through all of our years together—she is a blessing! Just looking at her picture makes me smile back.

February 1, 2010

Oh, what to say. We met Alice and Larry through Marriage Encounter when they lived in Fremont, CA. What a great and loving couple, and they have remained that way.
Memories of Alice include a very soft-spoken gentle lady with a soft southern drawl that was a pleasure to hear. She was a wonderful hostess, a great cook, a thoughtful and loving person always, and gracious to all she met.
We're sure she is in Heaven, and will prepare a place for Larry and her loved ones.
Our prayers are with you all.
Love, Richard and Annemarie Holley

Marie Gilliam

February 1, 2010

Dear Mrs. Alice,

Thank you for the wonderful things you have taught me. I had the most happy and priceles times with you. I will always love and remember you!!

Love,
Marie

PS. I love you to Mr. Larry!! You were a great husband to her!

Tom & Lori Lewandowski

February 1, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 30, 2010

"To know Alice was to love her!" What a sweet and loving woman who
always had time for a visit with family or friends. She will be missed
by all but it makes a huge difference to know for sure that she is with
our Lord and Savior. Our prayers go out especially to Larry and to her
family and church family in Oakdale. Larry, come visit any chance you get! Love, David and Carole Knickerbocker

Katie Parrish

January 29, 2010

She was much loved by my family and I. I called her my CA Mom, as my parents live in FL. Bunny and Larry(Pops) stood with me( and my family) through many rough years. I will always remember her beautiful smile, even when you knew she was hurting. Bunny taught my family many of her talents/skills. I love her and will miss her immensely. K. Parrish, Lynden WA.

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