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Lewis Poppleton Obituary
Age 77 of Elmira, NY, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2013 at home from Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born on August 25, 1936 in Elmira, NY to the late L. Glenn and Gertrude (Geisser) Poppleton. Lew was predeceased by his first wife, Joan (Mirich) Poppleton and brother, Richard Poppleton. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen W. Poppleton of Elmira; children, L. Glenn Poppleton of NYC, Margaret (Scott) Poppleton Sherman of GA, Alan (Lynn) Poppleton of Elmira, Patrick (Lisa Chalk) Poppleton of Elmira, William (Angela) Poppleton of TX, Elizabeth (Mike) Poppleton Isenberg of MI, Amy (Brian LeBaron) Poppleton of Elmira and JR (Julie) Westervelt of Elmira; grandchildren, Alex, Marc, Tyler, Merrick, Alan Jr., Amanda, Brian, Benjamin, Olivia, Ella, William Jr., Zachary, Alexandra, Dominick, Vincent, Josette, Kaylee and Kyle; great-grandchildren, Sebastian and Aiden; sisters, Suzanne Poppleton Hallowell of Rochester, NY and Barbara Poppleton Braunstein of VA; along with several nieces and nephews. Lew attended St. Bonaventure and then served honorably in the US Army where he trained in IBM programming in NYC, Germany and France. He was a local retired businessman, who spent most of his life raising his seven children with his first wife Joan and operating several service stations, The Ice Company of Elmira and three Convenient Food Marts. He was an active member in the Elmira Jay Cees and was instrumental in forming the West Elmira Volunteer Fire Department after being elected Fire Commissioner. Lew spent his later years traveling the country with wife Kathy and canine companion "Casey Too" in his favorite Prevost Bus then settling down in Port St. Lucie, FL until recently moving home due to his illness. It was Lew's wish that no prior calling hours be held and that a Celebration of Life be held at the convenience of the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to CareFirst Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830 or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 E. Ohio St., Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60611. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James D. Barrett Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lewis Poppleton
Bill Smith
November 17, 2014
I met Lew when I sold him a couple of Lincolns in Florida. He was a good man and he will be missed
Paul & Jeanette Titus
December 16, 2013
To the Poppleton family: we have known Lew for years, and always had fun with him, and his incredible sense of humor. Know that we will always hold dear many fond memories of Lew. He and his family are in our prayers...God Bless.
December 15, 2013
Alan,Billy & family Your Dad was a favorite customer of mine,, as he had an opinion on everything, was always correct and could always kid me about my country hubby Mert. The last time I talked to him was by phone while he still in Florida and we were wintering also.I also miss your mom, Joanie a great friend. Console one another.Mert & Judy Voorhees
Terry Poppleton
December 13, 2013
I remember Uncle Lew when I was about 7 years old and he was 14 or so and we were playing catch with a regulation baseball. He told me to throw it to him as hard as I could and he would catch the ball with his bare hands. I wound up and chucked it with all my might and he grabbed it bare-handed and let out a big laugh and asked if that was all I had! I thought he was Superman. You know what? I still do...
Rest in Blessed Peace Uncle Lew.
Lew Poppleton, 1947 age 11
Steve Hoffman
December 13, 2013
Lew and I were best friends right from the beginning, when we lived two doors apart on Hoffman Street. So many happy memories of growing up together, playing cops and robbers, cowboys and Indians, messing about in Hoffman Creek, walking to George Washington School together. Here is a photo I took of him at age 11 - a skinny, red-haired boy, always good fun to be with and a loyal friend. Our paths diverged as we met life in different ways, but he and Joan did visit Jennie and me in England later on. I'm so sorry to hear of his death: his family and friends have lost someone whose good humor and kindness lightened their world and made it a better place.
Don Wilber
December 13, 2013
Love and prayers to you, Kathie, and family in your time of sorrow. Will always remember him at the convenience store I stopped at everyday on my way to work. He will be missed by all.
Becki Tengstrand Dizon
December 12, 2013
Condolences to the Poppleton family. Lew was bigger than life. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michelle Poppleton Chumsae
December 12, 2013
Sending love from from Sanford's granddaughter Michelle and family in Maine. Great Uncle Lew, you lit up the room. Rest in peace.
December 12, 2013
Patrick & Family Lew was a person that we will not forget because of the good memories we have of him.
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Karen and John Phillips
December 12, 2013
Pat, so sorry to learn of your father's passing. We will be keeping you and your family in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Lorraine, Ed Davis
December 12, 2013
To all the Poppleton family: So sorry to hear of your dad's passing...can still remember the trip to Florida with two campers and 11 kids!!!! We were going to Tampa, and you were all going to Sanibal Island(to be flooded out with high water)....such fond memories....
marie and bud Brewer
December 12, 2013
Kathy and family, Bud and I are saddened at the passing of Lew. He was a good friend and will be missed. He is in a better place! His struggle is now over. Love ya, Marie and Bud
JEFF JOHNSON
December 12, 2013
peggy & family
so sorry for your loss.we know your hearts are broken but your dad is at peace now.rejoice and always treasure your memories you have of him.MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED
December 12, 2013
Dear Meg & Family,
God bless all of you. You are in our prayers and hearts. Your dad leaves behind a beautiful legacy in all of you, his big family. I know he will continue to watch over all of you and shower you with love from heaven.
Love always,
Liz Santamorena and family
Bryan Kelley
December 12, 2013
To the entire Poppleton family, especially Al and Billy...your father always treated me well when I worked for you guys. I am sorry for your loss.
Peter & Ginger Poppleton
December 11, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will cherish all our fond memories of our many times together.
Bob and Carol Schultz
December 11, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Poppleton families over Lew's passing. Good friend and neighbor, he'll be missed.
December 11, 2013
To the entire Poppleton Family. So sorry to here of your loss. Your Family is in our Thoughts and Prayers. God Bless Randy and Paula Shaylor
Jack Pitts
December 11, 2013
Lew was one of my mentors in my early years and will always be remembered as a friend......
December 11, 2013
I am so sad to hear of your dad's passing. My prayers are with you all.
Gerry "Chooch" Dunn
Roy Gilbert
December 11, 2013
Kathy, Alan and Family, So sad to hear about Lew. May the many fond memories be with you in these sad times. Roy Gilbert and Family
Julie McNaney Parnussie
December 11, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Poppleton family.
Lanier Bristol
December 11, 2013
Amy and family, from what i knew of you father, he was the coolest person. I am so sorry for your loss.
J P
December 11, 2013
I sure loved my UnkaLew.
Emily Braunstein Nazarian
December 11, 2013
Uncle Lew was an icon to the Braunsteins - always with a joke or laugh. I will hold dear those memories of summers in Elmira with the Poppleton cousins and Uncle Lew!! God bless you all.
Laura Braunstein White
December 11, 2013
Uncle Lew has always been the most fun. He always made his nieces and nephews feel so welcomed when we descended in great numbers on his family. He is now in heaven with Joan, Glenn, Gertrude, Dick, and the many others whose lives he touched so sweetly. Uncle Lew will always remain in my thoughts and prayer. Love to all the Poppletons.
Kris Webb
December 11, 2013
My coldolences to the Poppleton family. May you take comfort in the knowledge that he is gracing God's skies.
Holli
December 11, 2013
I worked for Lew and Kathy for 5 years. Lew and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Don & Maryann Bruner
December 11, 2013
Kathy, family and friends, our sincere condolences to all. we had some good times camping in the past. Lew will be missed by all who knew him.
December 11, 2013
Our sincere condolences to the Poppleton Family. Lou was great fun over the years and always lent a helping hand when needed.
Joe and Laurie Moretti
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Roy and Diane Silvers
December 11, 2013
To the entire Poppleton family,
We are so sorry for your loss, we loved Lew, we have the best memories of him, laughing and joking and his crazy sense of humer. We will miss him, and you are in our thought and prayers. Roy and Diane Silvers
Tom Robinson
December 10, 2013
My condolences to the Poppleton family on their loss. I free up on Trescott Drive in Pine City, and spent a lot of time with the Poppleton family. Again prayers to your family.
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