Theodora "Theo" Lewis
October 29, 2014
Theodora “Theo” Lewis, 93, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Colonial Acres Nursing Home in Golden Valley, MN. She was born October 21, 1921 to Theodore and Selma Uffelman in Des Moines, IA.
Theo and Dwight, her husband of 43 years, built a successful business called Lewis Auto Body Shop. She grew her faith as a child at Zion Lutheran Church and Central Lutheran Church. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Ankeny before moving to Golden Valley in 2001.
Theo will be remembered throughout her life as a caregiver to family members and as a dog lover as demonstrated through all the photos of her and dogs. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was a bright star for the staff at Colonial Acres.
Theo was a strong willed woman with amazing determination and fight. She survived many trials in her life using this strength that will be remembered by those that loved her.
Theo is survived by daughter, Sue Lewis; granddaughters, Dawn Lewis and Laura (Steve) Kirstein; great-grandsons, Preston, Koby, and Jak Kirstein; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight; and son, Steve.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, November 3, 2014, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, with inurnment to follow at Resthaven Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Mary and John Cushen
11/03/2014
Sue - you and your family are in our prayers at this time of loss. We are glad your Mom's struggle is over; prayers continue for peace and comfort for you and your family at this time...
Jeb Benbow
11/03/2014
Sue I remember your mom fondly. We just arrived in AZ yesterday for the winter months and discovered Theo's passing. May she rest in peace.
Sue Richmond
11/02/2014
Your pain is finally gone and you are now at peace dear heart.
Welcome home Theo, Welcome home.
Ken and Terri Graff
11/02/2014
My dear sweet Aunt Theo..my heart aches, miss you already. May God wrap you in His arms and take you home where we will meet again.
God Bless
Peg and Bob Heuer
11/01/2014
Prayers to you and your family Sue. Loved seeing you both smile at her 93rd birthday posting! What a neat lady.