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LEWIS SHUTTS Obituary
Lewis Francis Shutts, age 72, a 17-year resident of Bullhead City, Ariz. passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Sunrise Hospital, Las Vegas, Nev. He was born on January 4, 1946 in Santa Monica, Calif.
Lewis joined the United States Marine Corps April 10, 1966. Serving from 1966-69 with overseas duty in Vietnam and Korea aboard the USS Ranger CVA-61. He retired from Northrop Grumman Corporation as a Tool Design Engineer with 39 years of service.
He loved spending time on his hobbies, which included: boating on the Colorado River, 4 Wheeling, shooting, music, and storytelling. His organization participation in Bullhead City was as follows:
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10005, M.O.C. Pup Tent 777, American Legion Post 87, Elks Lodge & Auxiliary #2408, Moose Lodge 1860, Bullhead City 4 Wheelers, and Western Arizona Radio Club.
His years were enjoyed mostly by spending time with family and supporting his country as an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10005 in Bullhead City and was a Past State/Department Quartermaster headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Lewis and Jean Shutts.
Lewis shared a wonderful life and 51-year marriage with his wife, Sheila Shutts of Bullhead City, Arizona. They had two daughters, Michelle Jacobsen and Denise Rusch. He also left behind his sister, Maryon Bloomer and brother-in-law, Napoleon Bloomer; brother-in-law, Ron Lung and wife Janet Lung; son-in-law, Michael Jacobsen; and three granddaughters, Bailey Jacobsen, Mikala Jacobsen, and Ella Rusch.
His "Celebration of Life" will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 8, 2018 at VFW Post 10005 in Bullhead City. This will be pot luck with music, and friendship.
He will be missed greatly by everyone whose life he touched.... HOORAH!!!
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Ron Brood
September 27, 2023
Lewis was a good friend while growing up. Nothing but fond memories of him. He was a smart kid which was overlooked by the educational system of the time. I have nothing but fond memories of Lewis Francis Shirts and his kind family while growing up on Burton Av.
Carl Walker
October 26, 2022
I (Carl Walker) grew up with Lewis on Burton Ave, Lynwood, Ca(from 1951thru 1966. I considered Lewis my best friend during those years. He was often a crazy funny dare-devil. Once he claimed that he could put a lighted firecracker between his leather belt and Jeans and cinch it tight enough that it couldn't explode, he was wrong, all us boys were laughing at him as he was yelling (cussing) in pain. I miss those years and our adventures together. I hadn't seen Lewis since 1966 and thought of him often, I am saddened by his passing and will miss him. My sincere condolences to Shelia and children, and to Marion who was a "pip". Iam now in Tucson and will try to get by and pay my respects.
Lee
September 11, 2018
My sympathy goes out to the Family during this time of grief. May God's loving kindness comfort and help you through this difficult time.
Psalms 119:76
September 8, 2018
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
September 5, 2018
Many wonderful memories of special times spent with Lew & Shelia, at the VFW, FMDA, Elks and 4Wheelers. He and Don had many fun trips with their Jeeps. My heart hurts for the loss of a good friend. May Sheila,Michelle,Denise and all the family feel the love of all his friends. RIP, Marine, Your duty is completed.
Mary Jo Small
September 3, 2018
Psalms 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
August 30, 2018
I am very sorry for your loss, loosing a loved one is truly a heartbreaking experience, but its uplifting to know that God promises us in Isaiah 65:17 a near future in which not only wont we feel the pain of loosing a loved one anymore but we wont even remember how it felt. Our pain will be erased and we will be happy once again. JW. Org.
Bob and Lew - FRIENDS
DEBRA RANKIN
August 28, 2018
Lew was a special guy!!!! He was dedicated to his wife Sheila and his family! My husband and I met Lew and Sheila through our association with the VFW. They were and are dedicated people if support of our Veterans. It was a true honor to have known Lew. With his great sense of humor - a true gentleman!! RIP my friend!!
August 23, 2018
Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1
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