Lewis Cory
November 30, 2012
Lewis Cory, 63, died Friday, November 30, 2012, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 216 N. Washington Avenue in Elkhart, Iowa, on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at 10 a.m. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 4, 2012, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with a short vigil service at 5 p.m. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Farrar, Iowa.
Lew was born May 29, 1949, in Elkhart, Iowa, to Pearl and Allen Cory. He graduated from North Polk High School and served in the U.S. Army. He married Karen Haaland in 1969, and worked for Look Magazine. After publication ceased, Lew, along with a group of employees from Look, founded Downe Computer Services in 1972. Downe became Charter Data Services and then CDS as it is known today. Lew was a Sr. Conversion Consultant until his retirement.
In his free time, Lew belonged to various organizations including; Knights of Columbus as a 4th degree Knight; Phi Kappa Theta, St. Mel’s Church, Rechurch, and St. Mary’s.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Karen; son, Sean (Teri) and their children Emily, Nick, and Alex; son, Ryan (Joy) and their children Saber, Keura, and Capri; son, Ian (Mindy) and their son, Elijah; his brothers, Bob (Loujean), Jim (Barb), and Jerry (Sandy) Cory; and sister, Helen (Norm) Burnett. Lew was preceded in death by his brothers, Clarence “Buck” and Michael Cory, and sisters, Darlene Hamm and Patricia Harrison.
Memorial contributions may be made to ChildServe or Mercy Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kent Robinson
12/14/2012
Very sorry to hear of Lew's passing. I worked with him many years at CDS and he always had me laughing. There was nobody that could tell a story or joke quite like Lew. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, may he rest in peace.
Tim and Kirsten Fisher
12/10/2012
Karen,
So sorry to hear of Lew's passing. He will be missed at the reunions. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Karen & Red McClusky
12/09/2012
Karen, Ruth emailed us about Lew's passing and we were so sorry we didn't get a chance to get to Des Moines to see Lew. We will always remember Lew for his wonderful sense of humor and just great to spend time with! Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joyce & Jess Watkins
12/07/2012
Dear Karen, you're in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I grew up in Elkhart and went to school with Lew at both Elkhart Elementary and North Polk. Years later, Jess worked at Look & CDS. We'll miss the good and thoughtful man he became.
Sincerely, Joyce Marts Watkins and Jess Watkins-Scottsdale, AZ
Miriam (Ellwood) Skartvedt
12/06/2012
Dear Karen,
Steph Ellwood(sister-in-law) recently told me that your husband had passed away. My thoughts are with you at this time. We haven't seen each other for years but I have memories of visiting your home with my mother. I think I even took piano lessons from your mother. The time has gone by so quickly but memories still remain. Sounds like your husband was a pretty special guy. My sympathy to you and your family.
Cindy (Hegland) Anderson
12/06/2012
Dear Karen,
So sorry to hear about your husband. I remember riding the school bus with you & Virginia & Davie. Sometimes you would babysit for my brother & I. I remember being asked to carry trays at your wedding reception. I felt so honored & I was so excited to get to do that for you. I remember having white gloves to go with my dress; it was hot so I had my gloves on & off many times because the ceremony seemed very long to me. You were always so nice. I liked being your neighbor. Please know that my thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Cindy
The Farrington Family
12/05/2012
We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Cory's passing. He always had a friendly hello when we would walk by, and we always appreciated having such nice neighbors. Our thoughts are with you.
The Hayes Family
12/05/2012
Karen, you have our most sincere condolences for you and your family is this time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sherry Kaufman
12/04/2012
My prayers go to your Family Lew in this time of sorrow. You have touched and warmed many lives while your time on earth. The Lord is the lucky one now!! You were a great friend and very special guy. Enjoyed working with you so many years ago!!
B. J. Keasey
12/04/2012
Sean, Ryan, Ian, and Mrs. Cory
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I think of you often and hope that you have fulfilled your dreams.
May you find solace at this time and comfort knowing that your father/husband is at peace.
Jane Scieszinski
12/04/2012
My condolences to Lew's family for your loss. I only worked at CDS for 2 years but remember Lew quite well. To say Lew was a nice, caring man is a complete understatement. He was happy, friendly, jovial, and talking with Lew always made me smile. He was a great co-worker but an even better person. He will be missed.
Nancy Roehrkasse
12/04/2012
Please let me express my sympathy for your loss of Lew. He was truly one of my favorite people at CDS. He was always so caring and never failed to say hello and ask you about your day. I could always count on him to be the CDS Santa Claus. He was so wonderful with the children and always had a kind word for these children who had a very difficult life. He will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss.
Lori Hansen
12/04/2012
I have had the great fortune to work at CDS many years with Lew...his kind and gentle ways will always be something I remember.
I express my condolences to Lew's family and God bless all of you.
Lori
Vivian Severson
12/04/2012
Karen, I am sending my condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you and know that all your friends and family are thinking of you. I always remember Lew as a very kind man with a wonderful personality. He will be greatly missed by all. May God be with you during this very difficult time.
Vivian S.
Jennifer Hauschildt
12/04/2012
I also worked with Lew at CDS. He was a character! Always had a funny story or a joke to make you smile. I don't think I ever saw him without a smile on his face. Prayers to his family and friends for strength and healing.