Submitted by: Dan Rich

Jack L. Lewis

March 14, 1931 - May 31, 2000

South Bend Tribune 6/2/2000

Jack L. Lewis, 69, of 23rd Street, South Bend, Ind., passed away on Wednesday morning, May 31. With his family at his side, he completed his journey home to God. He was born on March 14, 1931, to the late Lloyd and Mildred (Wolfan) Lewis in Lansing, Mich. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Theodore.

He is survived by his wife, Roberta (Erlandson); his son, Robin (Tami); and by a brother, Lloyd (Carol) Lewis, Jr., of North Augusta, S.C.

Jack worked most of his life as a brick mason and as a self-taught machinist. He was a member of Eckankar, religion of the Light and Sound of God, for over 25 years. He was a very loving, compassionate and spiritual person who never knew a stranger. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and woodworking. Some of his best times were spent taking drives with his wife just to see what was off the beaten path. We will miss his zest for life, his never-ending love to laugh and, most of all, his willingness to help whenever needed. He gave us all a good example of how to live life to the fullest.

Jack's family would like to extend most grateful thanks to the staff of ICU at Saint Joseph's Medical Center, South Bend, to the staff of the Transitional Care Unit of St. Joseph Hospital, Mishawaka, Ind., and to the entire staff of Regency Place, South Bend. Their support was invaluable.

Cremation and private services will be held. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Jack's life with his family at his son's home (1110 E. Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka) from 2 to 6 p.m. (Ind. time) on Sunday, June 4. May the blessings be!