JAMES PATTON "PAT" LEWIS

JAMES PATTON "PAT" LEWIS obituary

JAMES LEWIS Obituary


JAMES PATTON "PAT" LEWIS
September 13, 1931 ~ April 5, 2014

Pat Lewis, of Longview, Washington, was born in Vancouver to James P. and Elizabeth "Grace" Lewis. He was raised in Battle Ground, and was a 1948 graduate of Battle Ground High School and attended Veterinary courses at Clark College.
In his early years Pat enjoyed riding horses, rodeo events, bronco busting, roping and bull riding. He was a member of the Clark County Saddle Club along with his father, "Jim" and rode on the Sheriff's Posse for Battle Ground.
In 1979 he retired from long shoring, ILWU Local 4. He worked several jobs prior to support family, including, but not limited to driving a truck, logging, blacksmithing and working on oil rigs in northern Alaska.
Pat's travels included all 50 states and many international countries. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict as a heavy equipment operator in engineering and medical clerk from 1952-53.
Pat was always ready with a smile. He was stern but loving, with a big heart and was always willing to help those in need. He looked tough, but had a soft heart. He enjoyed fishing, reading, western movies, rodeos, boating and camping. His later years were filled with love and happiness, enjoying travels and family with his wife.
He is survived by his wife, Lolita; son, Jonathon Lewis; daughters, Suzanne Kimsey and Chrystal Lewis; grand- children, Stephane Pettis, Christine Kimsey, David Kimsey and Sophia Pettis; and sister Mary Hodam. He was preceded in death by his son, James P. "Jimmy" Lewis.
Memorial Service will be held, at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, in Rainier, Oregon.
Please sign his guestbook at www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Apr. 10, 2014.
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A wonderful father and friend! You will be missed through eternity. Shanon Kinney

April 22, 2014

Your hands. Why do I remember your hands being so 'big'? I guess it is just a reflection of your big personality, your big heart and your big laugh. Be at Peace now. Hugs to the Awesome Family you leave with special memories from being a part of your life and Thank you for allowing me be a part of it too . Love Sandy Kujava Taylor

April 17, 2014

I love you grandpa and we'll miss you dearly. My God's eternal light grant you peace and happiness where you are. May you look down upon us and guide us all to do what is right and steer us to the light so that one day we may join you. We love you RIP grandpa.

Stephane Pettis

April 14, 2014

Dad, Love & miss you! remembering all the great family times, camping, Pendleton Roundup, 4H Club, building the horse barn @ Clark County Fair grounds, dipping for smelt, my first car & so many more great memories of a lifetime! Love, Suzanne

April 14, 2014

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