Olga (Thompson) Lewis
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Olga Myrtle (Thompson) Lewis (1929 - 2013)

Olga Myrtle Lewis formerly Thompson
Born in Colorado City, Mitchell, Texas, United Statesmap
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Wife of — married 1955 [location unknown]
Died at age 83 in Escalon, San Joaquin, California, United Statesmap
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Biography

When Olga Myrtle Thompson was born on December 30, 1929, in Colorado City, Texas, her father, James, was 36 and her mother, Lillian, was 32. She had two sons and three daughters with Thomas George Lewis. She died on September 9, 2013, in Escalon, California, at the age of 83.


Birth: Dec. 30, 1929 Colorado City Mitchell County Texas, USA Death: Sep. 9, 2013 Escalon San Joaquin County California, USA

Olga M. Lewis, age 83, of Escalon, California, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013 in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born to James and Lillian Thompson, on December 30, 1929 in Colorado City, Texas.

She resided in Escalon for most of her life. Olga was married to Thomas G. Lewis for over 66 years, until his death in 2011.

Olga's parents and son, Philip, preceded her death.

Olga's surviving children are Tom (Debra) Lewis of Great Falls, Montana, Vivien (Fred) Pfeifer of Modesto, California, Patty (Michael) Parrish of Escalon, California, and Nancy Lewis of Escalon, California; her sister Wanda Skulavik of Tyler, Texas; also leaves behind numerous other loving relatives, friends and caregivers; including twelve grand children and great grand children.

Olga spent her life in Escalon where she and her husband, Tom, lovingly reared their family. Family and friends were Olga's passion and delight. Entertaining was among her favorite hobbies. Her door was open to family, friends, and friends of friends alike; she truly was a warm and gracious hostess. Olga made all her visitors feel at home, safe, and important. The more people around the happier she was.

She also enjoyed cooking (cream pies in particular), reading, shopping and decorating her home. She is likely "already redecorating heaven." Olga and Tom were enthusiastic square dancers as young people. The focus of their life together was family, and they supported and adored their children and grandchildren unconditionally.

Olga also took great pleasure in the beauty of nature, which showed in her artwork. She painted bedside until as recently as April, 2013.

Olga was also well known for her distinctive fashion sense, dressed very stylishly with nothing overlooked for any event. She was a dedicated matriarch with an endearing flair for the dramatic. Olga was a wise, witty, sweet, and steadfast person with truly amazing timing. She will always be loved and she will be missed.

The funeral service is 8:30 a.m. on Monday, September 16, 2013 at Deegan Funeral Chapel in Escalon. Chaplain Erin King of Community Hospice will officiate.

The burial will be at the Burwood Cemetery following the service.

The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for her during her last few months. In loving memory please send donations to Community Hospice, 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto, California 95356.

Published in the Modesto Bee on September 13, 2013.


Burial: Burwood Cemetery Escalon San Joaquin County California, USA

Created by: Dean Record added: Sep 13, 2013 Find A Grave Memorial# 116997671

Sources

  • 1930 United States Federal Census
  • 1940 United States Federal Census
  • Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997
  • U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1
  • Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2012




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