Shirley Ann (Corbin) Lewis
February 16, 2016
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Shirley Ann (Corbin) Lewis, 81, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at her home in Des Moines. Shirley was born April 27, 1934 in Des Moines, Iowa to George and Julia (Niehaus) Corbin. She was married to Chuck Lewis in Des Moines in 1951. They moved to California for several years and then returned to Des Moines to raise their family. She was a lifelong homemaker who enjoyed painting, fishing, photography, fossil hunting, travel, and being outdoors. She never met an animal she didn’t love and care for. Shirley enjoyed visits from family, and due to her generous nature, they often left with one of her many treasures.
Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, Frank Charles “Chuck” Lewis Sr.; son, Frank “Chuckie” Lewis Jr.; grandson, Tracy Carpenter; and her siblings, George, Roy, Phyllis, Norman, Jerry, and Walter Corbin, Edward Woods Corbin, and Lydia Woods Corbin Bailey.
Shirley is survived by her sons, Donald (Lisa) Lewis, Gregory (Shelly) Lewis, and Mark (Gina) Lewis; grandchildren, Kyle (Amy) Lynch, Sara Lewis, Michael Carpenter, and Jeremy, Amber, Christian, Morgan, and Cheyenne Lewis; great-grandchildren, Drake, Maddox and Anson Lynch; siblings, Lorraine Lewis, Donnie (Jerilynn) Corbin, Marilyn Schultz, and Eva Woods Corbin Sublette; sisters-in-law, Jean Corbin and Eunice Corbin; and her beloved Boston terrier, Petey. She is also lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Family will begin greeting friends at 10:00 a.m., with funeral service to begin at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 23rd at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines. Interment will follow at Glendale Cemetery. The family will be hosting a luncheon immediately following at the United Methodist Church, Family Life Center, in Carlisle.
Memorial contributions may be directed in loving memory of Shirley to a preferred charity, a library, an animal rescue, or to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Carolyn L Naayem
02/08/2021
I am thinking tonight of my dear Aunt Shirley. I found a book she gave me many years ago and remember how she shared her love of anthropology and art with me. I do not have her talent but I learned to love anthropology and travel from her. I will always miss her and my Uncle Chuck. They were blessings to me.
Virginia White
02/22/2016
So sorry that aunt Shirley is gone. She always showed me so much love. It's a comfort to me that she has such loving son's who all made her life happy and fulfilled .
Barbara Ritz
02/21/2016
Remembering your wonderful mother and wishing you comfort.
As a child I remember staying with Aunt Shirley. she had so many interest and talents. I looked forward to our visits. I just loved spending time with her. Aunt Shirley was truly a loving, compassionate, gifted, and amazing woman.
I will miss you Aunt Shirley. You were always a big part of my life.
Donna Jones
02/20/2016
Sweet Shirley, you will be missed. You always had a talent to make everyone feel comfortable. You had a big heart, broad knowledge, sweet laugh, generous heart!
Lorraine Lewis
02/20/2016
My sister and I were together a lot when we were younger but as years passed we did not see each other as often neither one of us drive but we did visit a lot on the phone . We both knew we loved each other . I will miss here so much .
Danny Jones
02/18/2016
I've known few people in my life with the character Aunt Shirley possessed. She was such a beautiful person and will be forever in my thoughts. I cannot imagine my life without her in it. Pam and I are so sorry for your loss.