Hazel Jean Lewis

LEWIS, HAZEL "JEAN" (nee Leach). Overflowing with the joy & peace of the God of Hope, Jean went to be with all the angels in Heaven on August 16, 2014, after 86 years on earth. Loving wife of Marine Troy J. Lewis; devoted mother of Keith (Sandra) Lewis, Cynthia (Jim) Lain, the late Kevin Lewis, Cheryl Tucker, and Kent (Lori) Lewis. Preceded in death by her parents William D. and Marguerite Leach, and siblings Margaret (Margo) Stuertz, William D. Leach II, Robert Kenneth Leach, and Elsie Leach. Survived by brothers David Jackson (Marie) Leach and Michael Leach. Dear grandmother of 10, dear great grandmother of 10, aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend to many. Jean was the past president of the Lutheran Church of the Atonement Mother's Club, Southside Business and Professional Women, and the St. Louis Marine Corps League Auxiliary. She will be forever in our hearts. Visitation, Wednesday August 20th, 9:30 am - till the time of the service at 11:15 am at Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 1285 No. New Florissant. Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Emmaus Home, 11900 Emmaus Drive, Marthasville, MO 63357. On line guestbook www.hutchensmortuary.com Tribute from Troy to Hazel... Because of my wife, we had and were friends with all – my friends, co-workers, my Marines – all wanted to be her friend; I was incidental. Jean was so loved. We met in grade school, and our family – Mom and Dad, my three brothers and I – knew Jean, and we lived two doors north of Jean, her four brothers, two sisters and parents. My brothers and I spent many nights on the rooftop over their bedrooms; fun for us; not so sure about Jean and her family. The war interrupted our friendship and we did not reconnect until I returned in August of 1946. I went to see my lifelong friend, Irwin Burroughs, and Jean was visiting Irwin's three sisters. We started to date. I took her to her prom in January of 1947 and mine in June of 1947. We married in March of 1948 and had a wonderful life together with our three sons and two daughters. I will never forget or cease to love this wonderful Lady. I told Jean: Rest in Peace, say “Hi” to your family and “I'll Be Seeing You.” Love “Always,” Troy

Hazel Jean Lewis

May 25, 1928 - August 16, 2014