Joel Anthony Lewis
June 16, 1957 - December 21, 2011
Obituary
Joel A. Lewis, age 54, died on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 in Auburn, WA.
Joel is survived by his mother, Jayne Lewis, and brother’s Jeff, Jim and Jay (Karen) and sister Nancy Gayman (JD) and niece Krystyn.
His father, Jack Lewis and brothers John and Jerome, preceded him in death.
Joel graduated from Federal Way High School in 1976 and from Central Washington with a degree in accounting, before serving in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the South King County Soccer Referees Association. Joel loved to ski and spent many seasons as a Powder Pigs instructor. He was also an avid triathlete and enjoyed the camaraderie with fellow triathletes.
Funeral services will be held at St. Vincent De Paul Parish in Federal Way on January 6, 2012 at 10:30. Joel will be laid to rest alongside his father and brothers at Gesthsemane Cemetery in Federal Way.
In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to your favorite children’s charity.
Dear Jayne and family,
I am so saddened by your loss. Please know that you are all in my heart and prayers. I know words can’t adequately express my grief for you, but I just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you and also praying that Joel is at peace.
God bless you,
Mary Margaret Borrows
Dear Jayne, Nancy, Jim , Jeff and Jay
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so saddened by your loss of Joel. I will pray for God to hold you up and to comfort you all during this time and the days to come.
With much love,
Julie Anne Borrows
Dear Jayne, Nancy, Jimmy, Jeff and Jay,
I can’t express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and I pray that you find peace during such a difficult time.
All my love,
NancyMarie
Dear Jayne,Jeffy,Jimmy,Nancy and Jay
We are deeply heartbroken for our loss, Joel always made me Laugh an Think. I believe he is in a better place and in our hearts. I am always with you. Que Dios esté con nosotros
All of our Love Matthew an Famalia