Lewis would retire from the Gas Company in 1990. He was a respected football coach at Garden Grove High School, Santiago and Bolsa Grande.
He is survived by his son, Grandson, Daughter-In-Law and Great-Granddaughter, and many close friends.
A visitation for Lewis will be held Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Dimond & Shannon Mortuary, 10630 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840. A graveside service will occur Monday, May 23, 2022 from 9:15 AM to 9:45 AM at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Boulevard,, Riverside, CA 92518 with Military Honors.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.dimondshannonmortuary.com for the Lance family.
Biography
Grandpa was born June 21, 1928 in Long Beach, Ca to Guy and Bonnie Lance. He was the middle child - His older brother Larry and younger brother Wallie lived with his Grandma and Uncle during the great depression. At the age of 13, Grandpa started working on a ranch in Garden Grove with the man that would take him in and ultimately become his his father figure, Charlie Munz. Charlie supported Grandpa until he obtained is High School Diploma in 1946. He worked for a couple of years more on the ranch until he was drafted into the Korean War in 1950.
He began basic training in Fort Benning, Georgia and was later stationed in Germany. He was a Sergeant in the 29th Field Artillery. Grandpa spent 2 years touring Europe and all it had to offer-especially the Castles, which he loved. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1952 and returned home.
After coming home from the war, Grandpa and his friends started Gold Mining in Northern California. While he never struck it rich, he made enough to get by. During this time he also tried his luck with in Moonshing in a dry country. After some time with the pursuit of the American Dream, he decided it was time to return to a "normal" life.
Grandpa came back home to Garden Grove, brought a home on Glen Cove near the Elks Lodge, settled down and began his family welcoming his son, Charles Andrew Lance in 1960. During this time he began working for the Gas Company for about 15 years, until he left to start his Bowling and Billiards Supply Company. After several successful years he decided to sell his company and return to the Gas Company.
In 1985 he bought another house on Iris Drive just before welcoming his first Grandson, Michael Andrew Lance. In 1990 he retired from the Gas Company and began a career of Coaching. Over the next 30 years he made his biggest impact when he devoted his life to being a fulltime Grandpa, Coach and mentor to the youth of Orange County. While coaching he helped several young individuals on and off the field, but, most importantly, he raised me to be the man I am today.
Grandpa was a wonderful, kind, and generous man, who would be considered a pillar of the Community of Garden Grove.
He is preceded on death by his parents, siblings and many lifelong friends.
He is survived by his Son, Charles, daughter-in-law, Marie, Grandsons Michael (Sarah) and Zev and Great-Granddaughter Abigail.
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