Kate Lewis

1957 - 2025

Katharine "Kate" Lewis, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born May 14, 1957, in Burbank, California, to Carl and Margaret Swanson, Kate was the youngest of five children and grew up in Phoenix and Tucson. After graduating from Sahuaro High School in 1975, she obtained her nursing degree and worked as a postpartum nurse at Chandler Regional Medical Center.

On November 29, 1980, she married Scott Lewis in Chandler, Arizona. Together they raised four children: Tim, Nora, Trent, and Colin, and shared forty-five wonderful years of marriage. Kate was a devoted wife, mother, and "Kammy" to her eleven cherished grandchildren.

Kate was the proud owner of Montgomery's Grill and Saloon in Vail, Arizona, where she was beloved by staff and patrons alike. She was an animal lover and horse enthusiast who found joy riding her horse, Stinger, in Saguaro National Monument. She loved the ocean, traveling, and hosting family gatherings. She had an incredible faith and remarkable strength.

Kate is survived by her loving husband, Scott; children Tim (Stacy), Nora (Jason), Trent, and Colin (Younie); eleven grandchildren; four siblings, and countless dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Peg Swanson.

Church services will take place at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. A rosary will be held on November 21, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. and a Memorial Mass will be held November 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.

A reception will follow at Houston Ranch at 12:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation in her memory.