Jerald Ross "J.R." Lewis
August 05, 2011
Jerald Ross “J.R.” Lewis, 73, passed away Friday, August 5, 2011, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. He was born January 14, 1937, in Des Moines, the son of Benjamin and Berniece (Smith) Lewis.
J.R. graduated from Altoona High School and served in the Marine Corps for four years in Japan. He graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College and the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He retired from the Iowa State Patrol after 28 years of service, part of which he was Commander of the Vehicle Theft Division. After retiring from the Patrol, J.R. started J.R. Investigations until his second retirement in 2002. He was past President of IAPI and a founding member of the Academy of Private Investigators.
J.R. was a member of American Legion Post 0729, Huntmasters, Rotary Club, Early Wheels Car Club, and was also President of the Board of Directors for St. Paul Lutheran Church.
J.R. is survived by his best friend and wife, Patricia Silverman-Lewis; daughter, Wendy Lewis; three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; sister, Pat and her husband, Cliff Blythe; dear friend, Vicki Wilcoxon and family; and his dogs, Minnie and Chinni. He was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Jeffrey Lewis.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family for donations to his favorite charities.
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Theresa Carrillo
08/09/2011
JR was a great person to work with @ the Valley West Inn. I truly enjoyed his sense of humor. A great Guy will be GREATLY missed. I'm sorry for your loss. Theresa
Jerry J. Hancock
08/08/2011
Our sympathy goes out to the family of Jerry on his passing. There are a lot of fond menories when I worked with Jerry in Post #3 as a trooper and also in retirement at JR Investigations. He was a good man and will truly be missed.
Sincerely,
Jerry J.Hancock X393
Ruth E. Hancock X287
Laura Beeman Holler
08/08/2011
My deepest sympathy to Jerry's family.
We went to grade school together and I
remember that friendly smile so well.
My sympathy to his sister Pat and her family too.
I remember them so well from East Arthur and
Babbitt School.
I also worked at DPS for 10 years and did not know that
Jerry was a trooper. Sorry I didn't see him there.
Just think I didn't recognize the name.
Sincerely,
Laura Beeman Holler
Julie from the C.U.
08/08/2011
Patricia and family - my thoughts and prayers are with you! One day I asked J.R. what was one of the funniest things that ever happened to him while he was a State Trooper. He said he pulled over this lady and he wrote her a ticket. Of course, she was not happy. Then she took off and he was finishing up some paper work and realized she had taken off with his favorite pen. I asked him if he chased her down to get it back and he said no. I guess it isn't as funny when I write it, but J.R. always had my laughing!
BOB DARRAH #59
08/08/2011
THE FAMILY HAS MY SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF JERRY. WE WORKED TOGETHER SEVERAL YEARS WHILE HE WAS STATIONED IN COUNCIL BLUFFS AND GREENFIELD. JERRY WAS NOT ONLY A SPECIAL FRIEND BUT AN EX-MARINE. WE EXCHANGED BOOKS ON THE MARINE CORPS AND STORIES THAT WE HAD FROM THE FAR EAST.
MAY YOUR FAITH IN GOD HELP YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
Lynn G. Ford
08/08/2011
J.R. you will be missed by all who knew you. Your family must know that many heartfelt thoughts and prayers are coming your way. I will miss the telephone conversation J.R. and I had over the past few years. Just know that we will meet again.
Semper Fi, Marine
Ron and Hallie Moon
08/07/2011
Our deepest condolences. Jerry was a great friend and I (Ron) enjoyed working with him many years while we were both Troopers (Patrolmen. He will be missed.