Ruth C. Lewis

Birth date: May 18, 1926 Death date: Mar 1, 2015

Ruth C. Lewis, 88, The Villages, Florida passed away on March 1, 2015 in Leesburg, Florida. Mrs. Lewis was born on May 18, 1926 in Germany to her parents Kurt and Hedwig Kiessling. Mrs. Lewis moved to The Villages from Woodbury, N Read Obituary

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Ellen Potter

557w ago

My memories of Ruth Lewis are from the years when Evelyn and I sat together on the bus to high school every day. And, since our houses were one mile apart ('close' where we lived), we spent time at each other's home.
Mrs. Lewis was different from other mothers, not because of her accent, but because of her presence and spirit. She had a strong internal compass that spoke with conviction. To me, she simultaneously communicated "no nonsense allowed" and an acceptance of "everything is nonsense". While other mothers fade into memory, Mrs. Lewis lives on.
Although I have not seen her in a while, I know Evelyn to be beautiful, intelligent, generous, and compassionate. Thank you, Ruth Lewis, for your wonderful presence in this world, and for raising a daughter who shines so brightly.
My sympathy and condolences to Evelyn, Bob, and the entire family.
Ellen Potter

Lynn Krupski

557w ago

I regret not knowing Ruth when she was younger and “super charged.” She had survived World War II and a devastated country. Her first airplane ride was from Germany to the US with 6 year old Evelyn and to a basically arranged marriage. What kind of guts it must have taken to come not knowing the language or culture. What we often saw as perhaps stubbornness, in her last years was born from fierce sense of pride and survival instincts. No matter what day or time of day, she was impeccably dressed with coordinating jewelry. She wanted good food served properly. Thank heaven for Evelyn and all her talents and patience.
The most fun I had was getting Ruth to laugh. Sometimes it took some effort, other times I hit the funny bone jackpot and was rewarded with a long belly laugh. Bringing her Mystic’s chocolate, orange liquor laced ice cream got a big GOOD! A fancy hat however was no good, cause it messed up her hair.
So to Ruth we raise a big bowl of strawberry ice cream and a beautiful bouquet of flowers and say, “it was a privilege to know and love you.” God Speed
Lynn and Ken Krupski

Ken Krupski

557w ago

Created a new album - Family & Friends.

Much Love, Gail And Bud

557w ago

Sent a Starbucks Condolences Basket to the Lewis family.

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Julie Dear, Woodbury Nj

557w ago

Dear Evelyn and Bob,

How surprised we were to learn of Ruth's passing--she had such a zest for life and will be missed by all who ever knew her. I remember the many years I stopped by her place in Bel Air en route between Woodbury and Washington. She always had a smile and an incredibly delicious snack. We made many trips together back and forth to Woodbury and talked nonstop. During one ice storm, I had to take shelter with her halfway home in the middle of the night when the roads were too slippery to continue driving--she was a very welcome port in the impossible conditions and probably saved my life. Even now I always automatically slow down at the Edgewood-Bel Air exit off I-95. I remember most her love of dancing, just like my mother's, and her amazing aptitude for baking delicious things. I wish I had taken cooking lessons from her! We often drove through Darlington during apple harvest time to get bushels of apples to take to my office--one of the highlights each fall for my co-workers, who never met Ruth but always blessed her name. It was a joy to have her at the wedding of our daughter to her German husband, and how nice it was to have someone originally from Germany to speak with his family and friends who flew over for the ceremony. She was a truly gracious lady who always put her family first, and was incredibly proud of all of you. Her beautiful presence will always be remembered with gratitude by those who who were fortunate enough to have been her friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Joey and Eric and all the rest of her wonderful family. Please stay in touch.

Rachel Okparaeke

557w ago

Dear Aunt Ev, Uncle Bob and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. Prince and I send our deepest condolences on the passing of a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother. What a blessing to live to see the day your great, great grandchild came into the world!
We always enjoyed seeing Ruth in NJ. She always had kind words and was especially nice to our daughter Olivia. I remember one time when my mom and I visited her in her home in Woodbury, she went out of her way to make sure Olivia had some cookies to eat. My last memory of Ruth was her sitting calmly in her chair with her feet up in a big empty room eating a sandwhich as the chaotic scene of a whole house being packed up and moved a thousand miles away played out around her. She was just going with the flow. That memory makes me smile. May her soul rest in peace!
Love,
Rachel, Prince and Family

Dori Decicco

557w ago

We enjoyed Ruth's company when she visited us in Maryland with Bob and Evelyn. She was a gracious guest and a lovely lady. We are glad that her final days were spent with those who loved her.

Bruce Radway

557w ago

We remember Thanksgiving Day, 2013 when Ruthie was among our guests for dinner. After dessert, Ruth retired to the living room and sat down in an easy chair. Soon we realized that our two Bichons, who pestered us during dinner, were nowhere to be found. Then we noticed Ruth in the easy chair in the living room with both puppies, one on either side of her, and all three were fast asleep. From that moment on, they were all buddies. Ruth was such a sweet and gentle lady who will be missed.

Bruce & Andrea Radway

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