Annette L. Lewis
Tuesday, September 22, 1936
Date of Death:
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Age:
87 years old
Tuesday, September 22, 1936
Date of Death:
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Age:
87 years old
Tuesday, September 22, 1936
Date of Death:
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Age:
87 years old
Annette L. Lewis
Annette Louise Lewis, 87, of Rochester, MN passed away Thursday November 2, 2023, at Mayo Clinic St. Marys Hospital surrounded by her family.
Annette was born in Lewiston, MN to Leo and Elma (Voss) Schott on September 22, 1946. She grew up on the family farm and later graduated from Lewiston High School in 1953. She worked in the laundry department for Holiday Inn until she met her husband. She married Francis (Frank) Lewis on September 29, 1970 at a little church in Lewiston, MN. To this union they were blessed with three children; Gerald, Evelyn, and Marilyn. Upon the birth of her children, Annette became a homemaker. They made their home in Rochester, MN. As the children grew older, Annette returned to working for the Holiday Inn.
Annette enjoyed short semi trips with Frank and she had a CB radio handle/nickname of Blue Bonnett. After Frank’s passing, she moved into town and joined the Ascension Lutheran Church. She enjoyed gardening, baking, doing crafts, playing BINGO, socializing with friends & family, listening to classic country music, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Annette was known for her family historical knowledge. She was everyone’s go-to person for information, dates and events pertaining to family history. Annette was a positive person and known for her quick wit. She was also very proud of her youthful appearance.
She is survived by her children Gerald (Joyce Meldahl) Lewis of Ellendale, MN, Evelyn (Tony) Giordano of Stewartville, MN, and Marilyn (Tim) Saari of Dodge Center, MN; a stepson Timothy Lewis of Austin, MN; 9 grandchildren Samantha Schott, DJ Schott, Megan Giordano, Tyler Giordano, Kinsey Giordano, Jeila, Logan Lewis, Destiny Lewis, Thomas Lewis and a great grandchild, Stiles; nephew John (Kara) Schott, 2 nieces Connie (Mark) Schott-Hanson, Bonnie Schott, and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by husband Frank, her parents Leo & Elma, and a sister Isabelle Schott.
Her children thank the wonderful staff at Samaritan Bethany for the many years of care for Annette.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Ascension Lutheran Church in Rochester, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens, also in Rochester. A luncheon will be held at the church after the burial.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Annette L. Lewis has received the following condolences.
Dear Grandma Annette, I'm so sorry for your loss, even though I barely knew you. You'll always be in my heart. Your love and legacy live through the family, and I hope you're at peace. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Your beautiful soul will live forever, shining brightly in everyone’s hearts. You will always be remembered and cherished. Wish you eternal peace.
With love and deepest sympathy,
Jeilanis
My name is Blayr, I worked at Samaritan Bethany in Life Enrichment and had the privilege of spending many years doing activities with Annette. Annette is the reason people like me work in long term care. She was sweet, funny, caring, and loved any chance she could get to show off that she "still has all her marbles!"
Dear Annette - Thank you for always smiling and having a positive outlook on life. Your joy and laughter is contagious and you made every person feel loved. I am so lucky god lead our paths to meet. You will stay in my heart forever and I will smile thinking back on the many laughs we shared together. What a miraculous life you lived. Now you are an angel, and heaven is lucky to have you!
Goodbye my dear friend.
I love you grandma I will always remember watching days of our lives and spending time with you and playing bingo in your apartment I will always remember our special bond that we shared thank you for being the best grandma I could ask for I love you and miss you so much
I have been thinking about Annette and wishing I could visit again with her. She could remember lots of stories from the past and so glad for the visits I had with her. She was a very special lady and cousin and friend. She is missed. My sympathy to all her family.
My sincere condolences to the Lewis Family. Annette will be missed by many. Heaven has gained an angel.