Earnie William Lewis

Earnie W. Lewis, 95, a Wenatchee Valley resident for over 70 years, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 20, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 7, 1922, in Izard County at Gid, Arkansas to the late Herman A. and Emma F. (Warnett) Lewis. He was raised in Arkansas and following his formal schooling, he went to work in the farming industry. He met and was later married to Leneal Roach on December 27, 1941, in Batesville, Arkansas. In 1946, they moved their young family to the Wenatchee Valley, settling in Cashmere. Together they raised their three children and owned and operated a Pear Orchard in the Pine Flats area near Dryden. They continued operating their orchard and in 1968 they moved to make their home in East Wenatchee. Earnie's family was one of his most cherished possessions. It could be believed that he and his late wife coined the term, "The More, The Merrier." Earnie took great delight in each time the "army" gathered around him. No one was stronger to Earnie (nor his wife). Their door was always open and they both exemplified Christ's love with their unconditional love for others. Earnie enjoyed the outdoors: camping up the Icicle, hunting with his sons, family-fishing on Whidbey Island, vegetable gardening, and orcharding. Earnie taught valuable life lessons to family, friends and anyone who was blessed with the opportunity to meet him. Some of his most prominent attributes were perseverance, his work ethic, integrity, gratitude (he was naturally and exceedingly thankful for all he was given, especially for his family), patience (patience and patience) and optimism (he had a way of focusing on the good and not dwelling on the less fortunate details of life). Earnie's kindness, gentleness, cheerful chuckle, detailed story-telling, his smile, and his enthusiasm always made people leave feeling better. He will certainly be missed by all. The family would like to especially thank Cathi Jones for her personalized 24/7 caring for their father over the last seven years and also his Nurse Granddaughter, Natalie for her specialized care. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Charles W. "Charlie" & JoAnn Lewis, East Wenatchee; his daughter, Cathi Jones, Wenatchee; his daughter-in-law, Roxie Lewis, East Wenatchee; four siblings, Wayne (Grace) Lewis, Wichita, KS, Hoover (WillaJean) Lewis, Jonesboro, AR; Glenn (Pat) Lewis, Tulsa, OK and Edith (James) Crabtree, Pasadena, TX; five grandchildren, Brandon Lewis, Natalie Lewis, Cameron Lewis, Nathon Lewis and Cari Vereb all of East Wenatchee and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Carl Lewis, his son-in-law, Don Jones; two brothers, Everett and Elvie Lewis and one sister, Esther Stroud. A Commemoration Service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Eastmont Baptist Church located at 400 S. Kentucky Ave., in East Wenatchee. A Graveside Service will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Please follow his tribute online at www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com for updated information. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee.

Earnie William Lewis

June 7, 1922 - October 20, 2017