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January 17, 1931 – August 23, 2024

John Ronald Lewis passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024, at his home in Sunset, Utah, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 17, 1931, to Howard Moses Lewis and Edith Eliza Johnson in Commodore, Pennsylvania. He attended Green Township High School, where he met the love of his life, Delores Elaine Daniels. He worked briefly in the coal mines before joining the United States Air Force on October 17, 1950. They recently celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary.

SMSGT Lewis served honorably and with distinction until November 1, 1978, totaling 28 years of service. John spent his entire military career as a Digital Flight Simulator Technician and Flight Training Devices Support, training pilots for post-WWII Europe, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. After retiring from the military, he continued to faithfully serve his country as a public servant at Hill AFB, UT.

John married Delores (Dee) on May 14, 1953. They recently celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary. They had three children: Robin, Susan and Kathy, born to Air Force brothers all over the world.

John loved fishing and hunting. He often tinkered in the garage and had an ice cold beer ready for anyone who stopped by. He loved spending time with his family. He was so talented that he could play virtually any musical instrument and we will all miss his songs. Before joining the Air Force, he often hung out with his brothers and played guitar in the Lewis Family Band. He was a member of the American Legion for the last 47 years.

He was predeceased by his parents, his daughter Susan Williams, his sisters Grace, Mary Jane, Gertrude and Mildred, his brothers Elmer, Leonard, Bob and Allen, and numerous nephews and nieces.

He is survived by his wife Delores of Sunset, his daughters Robin (Monte) Osiek of Hooper, Kathy (Dan) LemMon of Riverdale, his sister Genevieve (Bill) Cairns of Dearborn, Michigan, his grandchildren John (Michelle) Ecklund of Harrisville, Daniel (Yianna) LemMon of South Weber, Clint (Linda) Osiek of Hooper, Kyle (Andi) Osiek of Clinton, his granddaughters Daina (Billy) Hughes of Roy, Kelsie LemMon of Washington Terrace, his great-grandchildren Bryson, Brynlee, Addison, Weston, Jordyn and Hailey and numerous (too many to count) great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Wasatch Cowboy Church, 5602 S 6700 W, Hooper, UT. The family will meet with friends at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Burial, Hooper Cemetery.

Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.lindquistmortuary.com.