So sorry to heat. Did he go to Hyde Park high in Chicago

Just became aware of John's passing away. So, so sorry to hear it! Our love and condolences to Frannie and the entire family. Still VERY fondly remember you being our next door neighbors -- and good friends.

John Lewis is a cousin of mine. When I moved up to Seattle in 1977 in my late teens I was told he and Fran lived in Seattle, and how to get in touch with them. They couldn’t have been more warm and welcoming to me and even helped me look for a place to live. At my housewarming party they even gave me a gift, a little plaque that said, “Here’s to roofs over heads!” It was so adorable. 
Years later when my sister Cindi Juvinall came to town, we visited John and Fran and Morgan, his puppy girl. I say “his” because I take care of animals professionally and on the walk we took with her, Morgan’s attention was riveted on John, you could see the intense love he inspired in her. She truly adored him, and it was nice to see that relationship because he’d kind of resisted getting a pet for a bit, if I understand the story correctly.
John and Fran have many Marvin Oliver pieces in their home, and we discussed Mr. Oliver’s influence on Native American Art and his work at the UW in this regard. So, as a docent at the Bainbridge Island Art Museum, I was pleased to tell him of our Salish Sea exhibit that featured Mr. Oliver’s work, among many others, a new take on Native American traditions by a new generation of Native American artists with new technologies. Fortunately they were able to come and see it just months before he passed.
I did not know John well but I do know the world is certainly a lesser place without him in it.
And, if you are inclined to beliefs in the afterlife, at least Morgan has her beloved master with her now.


Oh Franny, I just heard and I'm heart broken for you.  We enjoyed Johnny so much the few times we spent together -- especially in Hawaii.  I'm so sorry for your loss.  I can't imagine.  You loved each other immensely.  Sending love.  Lynn

From playing croquet in his parents' yard at Port Huron family reunions in the '50s, to knowing John better as adults, his intelligence, sincere smile, warmth and dedication to family stand out in my mind.  He organized a tour of Gregg homestead and other family homes at our 2007 reunion in Michigan, and spent much time and effort on the family tree.   We enjoyed reconnecting at visits with Aunt Florence at Dick and Dee Lewis' home.   He and Fran were gracious hosts in 2014 (photo).  John and Fran's service to those marginalized and less fortunate in many, varied ways show their genuine commitment to compassion.  He will be deeply missed by countless lives he enriched.  <3 Cindi

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27 marzo, 1945 – 10 junio, 2019

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