Laura Rose Lewis

Laura Rose Lewis, age 94, of Upper Arlington, died Saturday, October 29, at The Forum at Knightsbridge; she had been a resident at The Forum since 2009. She was born February 14, 1922, in Springfield, Ohio, to William J. And Hazel P. (Athey) Bauer. Rose was valedictorian of her class at Springfield High School and graduated magna cum laude from Wittenberg College in Springfield in 1943. She met her husband, Robert M. Lewis, at Wittenberg, and they were married until his death in 2009--a marriage of more than 66 years. While her husband was serving as an officer in the United States Navy during World War II, Rose was an English teacher at Hayward Junior High School in Springfield. She and Bob moved to Columbus in 1946 and lived in the Eastmoor neighborhood of the city for many years. She was a full-time wife and mother during most of the years when her four sons were growing up, but, as the years passed, she became increasingly involved with Bob's businesses of building homes, farming, and developing and operating mobile home parks. During their retirement years, she and Bob began a woodworking business, and they really enjoyed creating beautiful products that they sold at juried craft shows in Ohio. Rose was an intelligent and interesting person who genuinely enjoyed her family and the company of others. She was a good wife and a good mother. One of her final projects that was especially meaningful to her was the development of books of her family's history--her memories, photographs, newspaper articles, awards, and advice to her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her four sons: Robert W. (Suanne) Lewis of Frostburg, Maryland; Richard M. (Kathy) Lewis of Thornville, Ohio; David P. Lewis of Columbus; and Donald B. Lewis of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. In accordance with Rose's wishes, her body was cremated. Visitation was private. Her family is very appreciative of the kindness given to them by Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home; by the administrators, nurses, aides, and others at The Forum; and by Kindred Hospice Care personnel.

Laura Rose Lewis

February 14, 1922 - October 29, 2016