Ted Lewis Obituary

Ted was a most incredible and wonderful human being. He was also a really great doctor. I feel about the privilege of having your own him Richard Jay DuCharme M.D.(r.e.t.d.)

Barbara & Family,
We were never fortunate enough to meet you in Colorado Springs, but we were very fortunate to share some quality time with Ted in Sarasota June 08. It was for the passing of Ted and Todd's father and although they were only half brothers there was tremendous love and respect for each other. What was a very sad occasion was also joyful in some ways too. Ted was very eloquent and a great story teller and over 4 days filled us in on all his beloved family members - so we really feel like we do know you after all! We will miss him and his grace and wisdom very much. You are very much in our thoughts at this time.

Dr. Lewis's Grandmother and My Grandfather were Brother
and Sister. It took several e-mail telling me of his passing
to remind me of my childhood and the fact we were related.
My condolences to his wife and children.

I am the daughter of the woman who in 2007 was diagnosed with Interstitial Pulmonary Disease. I thank God she spoke with Dr. Lewis. He gave her hope and courage to pursue treatment and find more specialists and get other opinions. His encouragement lit a spark in her that has not dimmed. Thanks for giving us back our mother, Dr. Lewis. And we send our condolences to all his family and loved ones.

Barbara and Family- We think often of our friends in Colorado(usually in conjunction with one of Lisa's injuries). Our thoughts are warm and bright of a loving family who opened their home to us on numerous occasions. I will remember Ted as an example of how to be a doctor- he cared for his patient, not just their disease. He's an inspiration from which I draw regularly. I will miss him.
Our prayers are with you all
Chris, Lisa and Anna Sward

Dear Barb and Family. Just heard about Ted. Such a dear sweet man. We send you our love, sympathy and prayers. We are praying for all of you. Much love, Bruce and Pattie Grose

Barbara & family: As you know Ted &
I have been really good friends for many years. I miss him so much as I know you do... We had so many good times
together. I have always been so proud
of him and the fact that were always
such good friends. My prayers
and thoughts are with you at this time of loss. It has been a one year and 4 1/2 months since Etta Rae (my wife)
passed away, so I know how you feel.
I am so sorry that I was unable to make
the trip to Colorado Springs.

Please take good care of your self.

God be with all of you & bless you.

Bob Marsh & family

Dear Barbara and Family, We are so shocked and sorry to hear of Ted's passing. He was definitely one of the "good guys", a gentleman and a humanitarian. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Pie and Shelley Malsom

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Barbara, and your family, at this time of loss. I have known Ted for over 60 years and considered him a friend and a fine man. John and Janet (Wright) Beyers

To Barbara and family- All of us back in St. Marys WV and those of us who have moved away will have only the best of memories of Ted. We send our prayers and deepest sympathies to all of you at this time. Love, Regina Brammer Macher

My thoughts and prayers go to all you in your loss.

God has blessed you and many of us through
Ted's character. He was smart, caring, sometimes funny, competent and was rich in
the quality we call being human. I knew Ted when I was in Colorado Springs at Grace and knew of his work at the hospital as a fine physician and as a point person for the development of a focus on medical ethics. He graced me so that when I became a hospital chaplain I had an entry into the world of biomedical ethics. Again, what he demonstrated to me is the importance and strength of character. That is a legacy
worth pursuing and enjoying. With my prayers for your being comforted in the hope of a certain faith and by the many folks who were privileged to know him.

Peace in Christ, Fr. Bill Pounds

Dear family:
So sorry for the loss. I do express my deepest sympathy. May the Almighty God sustain you during these difficult times under his watchful care.

My sincere sympathy to Ted's family. May the memories of happier times bring you comfort in the days ahead.

I'm sure Ted has a wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My memories are stuck in 1960 as that was the last time I saw Ted. He was a great classmate and friend. My thoughts are with Linda as well. Tim

Linda and I want to express our condolences to to all of the family members! I always enjoyed my interactions with Ted on both a professional and a personal level. We often laughed about our trip to Juarez Mexico. What a great man! We will miss him.
Jack & Linda Tieman

Dear Barbara,

The four of us met at such an important time in our lives, just beginning to raise our families at the same time Ted and I were just entering the real world of medicine. He and I would roam the halls, day and night, at UC Medical Center, for three years together. How fortunate I was to have Ted, not only as a friend, but as a mentor who helped shape the doctor I would become. His gentle manner, his kindness, his patience, his compassion and thoroughness were all felt on medical rounds, during morning reports and while sitting quietly with a sick patient. You, Barbara, were Dana's mentor...your dedication to Ted, your love of family, and your child rearing beliefs helped shape what she would become as a mother.

During our early years together, Dana and I were included in your holiday celebrations (how can we ever forget Thanksgiving turkeys cooked in a brown paper bag or midnight Christmas tree decorating). We hiked in the Colorado Rockies, shared pregnancies and births and, as time went on, our homes became safe havens for each others children. Who could ever have imagined that our lives would be so intertwined for so long.

I can still see Ted and I sitting in the kitchen together, bemoaning how medicine has changed, with you and Dana running around, preparing dinner for the whole gang. I can still hear Ted's unique voice utter to me..."oh, I let Barbara take care of those things." Then, he was out the door, to a school board meeting or to the hospital or to church. Ted wore so many hats...each with so much dedication, passion and an uncommon ease and sense of self.

Ted was so loved and respected by everyone he touched. He has blessed his family with the gift of unconditional love, a unique sense of life's possibilities, an inner strength, and a calmness during life's uncertainties. His gentle spirit will always be with us.

We love you, Warren and Dana

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Thank you for sharing Ted with all of us. I never met Ted at any event or meeting when we did not have an enjoyable and meaningful conversation. He was a man of extraordinary grace.

I want to express my sincere condolences to Ted's family. I had the pleasure to know him for a few years at Chapel of Our Saviour. He was a wonderful person who cared very much for everyone he met in life.

MY THOUGHT AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMLIY. IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. DR LEWIS WAS A WONDERFUL AND KIND DOCTOR. HE WAS MY DOCTOR FOR ABOUT 15 YEARS UNTIL I MOVED TO TUCSON AZ.

I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Lewis a number of times professionally. He always had kind and supportive words for me and my family. His smile was always the first part of him I saw whenever we met. He has a family any husband and father would be proud of! My condolences.

In 2007 I was diagnosed with interstitial pulmonary disease. Someone suggested that I talk with Dr. Lewis. We spoke once & exchanged emails a few times. He was so helpful & encouraging to me. He was patient in answering my many questions. Two things I remember most: do all they tell you (the specialists) & enjoy life. I had hoped I would meet him. My husband & I send our sympathy & prayers to the family.

Family of Ted,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We mourn Ted's passing, yet we celebrate his life. His accomplishments were many and significant and will be remembered by all who benefited from them. We are grateful that we were fortunate enough to know him and call him friend. The world is richer because of Ted, and poorer that he is no longer with us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We shall miss him always.
Niles and Marilyn Riddel

Barbara: We've been thinking and praying about Ted a lot lately, knowing from him how ill he was. What a great friend he was to us! Our hearts go out to you and your kids. Love, Ted and Su Zerwin.

I began working at the Arthritis Associates in 1981. Dr. Lewis was a wonderful caring doctor and a special friend to me. May God give you his Peace.

Dr Lewis was one of the kindest ethical men I've ever known. The first time I met him was 1986 when he came to my father-in-law's funeral, having taken care of Dad for several years. When I started working as a nurse at Penrose in 1997, he was a speaker at the hospital employee orientation. Something he said during that class made me thank him there for his tender heart in coming to Dad's funeral. He was humbled that I would mention that. Every time in the next 8 years that I saw him, he always had a warm "Hello" & asked me how my family was. He was truly the face of God.

To the Family of Dr. Ted T. Lewis:
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. May the memories of happy times and the love of family and friends encourage you in the days ahead. May the scriptures comfort you and give you hope and strength. Please hold on to the hope that only God can give as highlighted at Matthew 6:10 and Psalm 37:10, 11, 29 where we are reminded that it is God's will that we live forever in the abundance of peace and exquisite delight under His Kingdom that is soon to come to this earth.

Ted was a very special man - a wonderful doctor and a caring, effective supporter of the Arthritis Foundation. It was a privilege to be associated with him in the work of the Rocky Mountain Chapter. My condolences to his family.

Cathy Darnell

What a wonderful gift Ted was to everyone who knew him. He lives on in his incredible family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, now and in the difficult days to come.

We will miss you, Ted.

Our sympathy goes out to Ted's family. He was a great man and will be missed by all.

Barb,
We are thinking about you and your family and will hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Ted will be forever remembered for his smile and kindness.
Love, Dawn and Jessie