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Patricia Lewis Obituary

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Patricia Jane (Nuttall) Lewis
August 26, 1932 - November 24, 2017
Patricia Jane Nuttall was born August 26th in Pittsburgh, PA, to Francis J. "Frank" Nuttall and C. Elizabeth (Kelly) Nuttall. From first grade through High School, she lived in Clairton, PA.
While attending college in Lutherville, MD (north of Baltimore), she met Charles Edward Lewis, who then was a Midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy. When Charles graduated, he was commissioned in the Air Force. They were married December 21st, 1953. Together they had five children: David, Susan, Martha (now Marti), Mary, and Ruth.
She moved with her husband to his Air Force assignments in Texas, Arizona, Texas, Florida, North Dakota, Texas, California, Pennsylvania and Colorado. She remained in the United States while he served remote tours, in Korea in 1960, and in Vietnam in 1968.
She was a church organist for a short while at Lynch Immanuel Lutheran Church, just outside Minot AFB near Glenburn, ND, north of Minot. Later, she was church organist at Faith Lutheran Church in Dennison, TX. She was a Cub Scout Den leader in Dennison, TX. She was a Girl Scout Leader in Sewickley, PA, and in Colorado Springs, CO. Later she was a Leader Trainer. She was a life-time member of Girl Scout Leadership.
She was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church where she served many years as one of the Deacons. She was a member of The Retired Officers' Wives, where she was president one year and Chaplain for several years. She was a member of The Daughters of the Nile Ruhamah Temple.
She is survived by her husband, her five children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., at Ascension Lutheran Church, 2505 N. Circle Dr., Colorado Springs, CO, 80909.

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 28, 2017.

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Mike Kelly

November 29, 2017

Dear Folks,we are so sorry to learn about Pat. I will miss her visits to my office and lively discussions.Many years of friendship will be a cherished memory. Take care and know that Pat is looking over all you now. Rest in Peace my friend. Mike Kelly , Golf Acres Optical Co.

Arlayne McKee

November 28, 2017

A funny, feisty lady. I enjoyed talking to her in church.

Carol Foss

November 28, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lewis family. She was a loving mother, aunt and friend to all. She will be missed.

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