Norman James Lewison 1932-2013

LEWISON, ALTIZER

Posted By: Connie Swearingen-Volunteer (email)
Date: 2/5/2013 at 12:45:15

Sioux City Journal
31 January 2013

CORRECTIONVILLE, Iowa | Norman James Lewison, 80, of Correctionville, formerly of Sioux City, passed away Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at Hallmark Care Center in Sioux City.

Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Salem Lutheran Church in Correctionville, with the Rev. Lorene K. Glant officiating. Military rites will be conducted at the church by the American Legion Mumford Moon Post 79 and the V.F.W. Post 1750 of Correctionville. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Friday in Lone Tree Cemetery, Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Friday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Correctionville.

Norman was born to Ardea and Albert Lewison on Dec, 17, 1932. He was raised in Sioux Rapids, along with his three brothers, Ronald, Richard and Philip. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Norman was active in 4-H and enjoyed showing his cattle. Upon graduating from high school, he attended South Dakota State in Brookings, where he earned a degree in animal husbandry. After college he spent two years in the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and Fort Riley, Kan.

Norman was married to Judith Altizer for 26 years. To this union three children were born, James, Barb and Linda. He farmed and raised hogs for several years. He also worked for many years at IBP, where he retired. He has resided in Sloan, Iowa, Sioux City and Correctionville.

Norman enjoyed volunteering at the Sioux City Welcome Center, following the Iowa Hawkeyes, and he always had his camera ready to take pictures. He also enjoyed going to the many Munoz family gatherings and attending his grandchildren’s activities. He actively attended Salem Lutheran Church until his health prevented him from attending.

He resided in Sioux City with the late Norma Cook, his special friend of 20-plus years. He gained many additional family members with her children, Randy and Karen, and their children and grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling with Norma to visit them and other family members.

Norman is survived by his son, James Lewison of Columbus, Ohio; daughters, Barb Lewison of Des Moines, and Linda and Pablo Munoz of Correctionville; and grandchildren, Paul, Alyssa and Erik.

He is preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister; brothers, Richard and Ronald Lewison; and his special friend, Norma Cook.