Mary Elizabeth Lewis

Mary grew up in Des Moines, graduating from Valley High in 1968. She spent her summertime life guarding, soaking in the sun. She was a social butterfly, something that continued throughout her life. Mary loved gardening. She grew tomatoes and peppers as well as tended to many different flowers. Her favorite were daisies. Mary’s favorite thing to do after retirement was to go on cruises with her husband, Bill. She looked forward to the trip every year. She always loved a good steak but had many different tastes, including a sweet tooth from time to time. For her birthday celebrations, Mary would enjoy lunch at Portifino’s in Ankeny. She never missed an opportunity to tell the people in her life how much she loved and cared for them. Her quick wit and sense of humor will be deeply missed.

Mary is survived by her husband, Bill Lewis of Ankeny, dear friends Tanner Nygren & fiancé Hunter Couch of Ankeny, son Brad Harryman of Des Moines, grandson Adam Harryman of Des Moines, granddaughters Erin Harryman and Abby Harryman of Des Moines, Stepchildren Melissa Robertson and Amy Cupps, Vikki Brock, Ritchie Neuman, Jammie Neuman. And many step grandchildren that she adored.

Proceeded in death by her son Michael Harryman Jr.; her mom Edna Doughman; father Earl Rush; brother Alan "Butch" Rush; and sister Susan Doughman.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 6:00 till 8:00 PM at McLaren’s Chapel, 801 19th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265.

Memorial contributions can be made to Unity Point Hospice, Taylor House.