Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Lewis, James A. February 9, 2013
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Ionia Sentinel-Standard - Tues. Feb. 12, 2013

James A. Lewis, 88, of Ionia passed away Feb. 9, at Heartland Health Care 
Center of Ionia. He was born June 23, 1924 to Hudson and Alberta (Walker) Lewis 
in Ionia.

He was a graduate of Ionia High School Class of “43”. He was a veteran of the 
Army Air Corps, serving in the India-Burma Theater. After returning home from 
the service he went to work for Michigan Bell Telephone and retired after 35 
years of service. Jim loved all sports especially Michigan football games, golf 
and bowling. He was Past President of the Ionia Bowling Association and 
secretary of the Wednesday night league.

He also was the secretary of the Portland County Club golf League. Jim was a 
Life Member of the Ionia Elks where he served as Exalted Ruler twice. He was 
also a Life Member of the Ionia Moose where he served as Governor twice. He was 
also a life member of the American Legion of Saranac, and the VFW of Sheridan.

Jim is survived by his wife Mary (Beckhorn) whom he married on Jan. 8, 1960, 
daughter Rhonda (Rod) Briggs, Randy and James (Tammy) Lewis of Ionia; 
granddaughters; Tracy (Bryant) Guthrie of Shepherd, Jessica (Tony Zanders) 
Lewis and Jennifer Lewis of Ionia; great grandsons; Logan James Guthrie, Aithin 
and Aizen Zanders; sister, Gertrude McClain of Midland; sister-in-law Anita 
Reynolds; niece Sara (Bob) Fox of Ionia; and nephew, Don Chance of Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dorothy Lewis, Violet and 
husband Don Chance; brother Dick and his wife Ruby (Jarman) Lewis and their 
sons; Leroy, David and Ernie; and grandson: Jeffrey Allen Towner. 

Visitation is Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Lake Funeral Home of 
Ionia. At his request there will be no services. Online condolences may be made 
at www.lakefuneralhomes.com.

A huge “Thank you” o the nurses and staff at Heartland Health Care for all the 
love and support and care you gave to our husband, dad and family through all 
of this. “You’re the Best!”

Memorial contributions can be made to Zion Food Pantry or Soup Kitchen, Ionia 
Commission on Aging Meals on Wheels program.




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