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Floyd E. Lewis, 97, a resident of Albuquerque since 1947, died Monday, May 3, 2010. He is survived by his seven children, Jean M. Conner and husband, Roy of Albuquerque, Grace Lewis of Albuquerque, Michael Lewis of Albuquerque, Linda Olson and husband, Craig of Corrales, David Lewis and wife, Kay Schumacher of Albuquerque, Deborah Knauber and husband, Lee of Albuquerque, and Stephen Lewis of Durango, CO; grandchildren, Christopher Freed, Francisco Sedillo and wife, Audra, Michelle Sedillo and husband, James Vallejos, Kyle Lewis, Catie Knauber, Evelyn Lewis, and Weston Lewis; 8 great-grandchildren, Joseph Freed, Crystal Freed, Devon Vallejos, Cameron Vallejos, Jalen Vallejos, Mari Vallejos, Samantha Sedillo and Quinn Sedillo; two great-great-grandchildren, Joel Freed and Joshua Freed; and numerous other relatives and friends. Floyd was preceded in death by parents, Walter and Lizzie Lewis; his wife, Evelyn Lewis; grandson, James Freed; sister, Virginia Rick; and brother, Ted Lewis. He was born on October 13, 1912 in Perkaise, PA and raised on a farm in Bucks County. As a teen, on three separate occasions, Floyd saved two men, a woman and a dog from drowning. He married Evelyn Newman on February 12, 1938 and they owned several businesses including a children's clothing store, a grocery store, a bakery, two motels, The Aztec Motel and The Tower Motel, and two apartment complexes. Floyd was a self-made man who taught his family the values of honesty, hard work and having a sense of humor. He was a long-time member of The Shrine of St. Bernadette. Floyd enjoyed playing chess and cards and taught his children how to play chess, tennis and pinochle. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and great-grandfather and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at French Lomas Chapel Thursday, May 6, 2010, 3:00 p.m. A reception will follow at the funeral home. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Roadrunner Food Bank, 5840 Office Boulevard NE Albuquerque, NM 87109. Please visit our online guestbook for Floyd at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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