Lewis, Elgin Robert Sr. 1904-1984

LEWIS, SORBER, DERRY, SCHRAMM, BINEGAR, HAUFF

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Date: 2/24/2016 at 14:48:23

Elgin Robert Lewis
Elgin Robert Lewis, Sr., 80, of Lime Springs, passed away Tuesday, October 2nd, 1984 a 6:45 a.m. at Howard County Hospital. Born March 11, 1904 at Waukomis, Oklahoma, and lived in this area until the age of eight. He moved to Dallas, South Dakota with his parents, Charles and Ettie Lewis in 1912. He was married to Cora Ellen Sorber at Burke, South Dakota on September 22, 1926. He farmed in the Dallas, South Dakota area and then came to Jamaica, Iowa in 1941. In 1959 they moved to this area and farmed many years in the LeRoy and Lime Springs community. He had a farm sale and retired in 1976 and also celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Since he had been in failing health since the fall of 1976 he spent his winters in Arizona and Texas.
Survivors include his wife Cora, four sons, Cecil W., Edinburg, Texas, Virgil D. of Lime Springs, Ia., Darold L. of Riceville, Ia. and two daughters, Mrs. Darrell Derry (Doris I.) of LeRoy, Mn. and Mrs. Dale Schramm (Lois L.) of Atlantic, Ia. There are twenty-six grandchildren and twenty-eight great grandchildren. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Claude (Lela) Binegar of Gregory, South Dakota and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, one brother Alvie of Oologah, Oklahoma, one sister, Mrs. Carl (Elizabeth)Hauff of Winner, South Dakota, also one grandchild and two great grandchildren.
Dear Lord,
we come to you
This morning in our thoughts and prayers
Thanking you for the life of Elgin Lewis
A husband, father, grandfather
Who we knew he cared
He had a great family
A wonderful wife
Who gave him many pleasures
All through his life
He was a good father
Husband and grandfather as well
Many lovely memories
His four boys, two girls and grandchildren might tell
Whether in Iowa or Texas he went
The outdoor life was
A life, he felt
Was well spent
Although in failing health
For the great part of his life
He always looked on the bright side
During his struggle and strife
Bearing his load
As his faithful wife
Gave him love and encouragement
And comfort in his home
Which he had much pride
Today Lord, we give this
Husband, father, grandfather to you
Keep him, love him
As we have too.

Lime Springs Herald October 11, 1984 P4

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