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BODENWEISER -- Lewis Everett Bodenweiser died at home on July 26, 2007. He had been in ill health since last fall, but was alert and maintained his sense of humor. He was born on October 21, 1911, in East Orange, NJ. He is survived by his wife, Carol; his children, Jane and Art McEldowney, Jeff and Jane Bodenweiser, and Laurie and Gordon Hain, Salem, OR; twin sons, Kirby and Lynn, Albuquerque and Kirk and Melinda, Tampa, FL; Donald and Elizabeth, Waseca, MN; and Carol's children, Susan Young, Albuquerque and Marc and Kathy Young, Norwalk, CT. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many treasured friends. Lewis and Carol Spence married June 19, 1985, celebrating 22 years of marriage this year. Lewis enjoyed golfing with his friends, going to the health club, walking, and visits from his family. Lewis never lost his love for life. He will be missed by all. He received his doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Guelph (Canada) and married Margaret Tucker. They moved to St. Louis in 1940, where he worked for LeGear Medical prior to setting up practice in Webster Groves and Des Peres, MO. In 1950, he moved his practice to Washington, MO where he practiced until 1955 when he moved to Salem, OR to accept a position as a veterinarian with the Department of Agriculture. He eventually became the State veterinarian. In 1962, he was appointed Director of the Sheep Sanitary Board in Albuquerque, NM, and later opened the Thunderbird Animal Clinic. Lewis and Margaret were divorced in 1963. Lewis and Mary Annis were married and their son, Donald was born in 1966. They lived in California where Lewis worked as a meat inspector for the federal government before returning to Albuquerque. Mary died in 1983. A Memorial Service for Lewis will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2007, at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, 9315 Candelaria NE, Albuquerque, NM. Remembrances may be made to Zia Hospice or to the charity of your choice.
        Published on: Thu August 09, 2007