Henry Doyle Lewis
Logan, Utah: Henry Doyle Lewis died Thursday, July
10,2003, at the age of 74, in an accident at his home
in Wellsville.
He was born April 25, 1929, in Clifton, Idaho, to Amos
Howell Lewis and Ruth Hattaway Porritt.
Almira LaRue Rudy became his eternal companion August
28, 1953, in the Salt Lake Temple. They were
anticipating their 50th ,wedding anniversary!
Doyle was a lifetime member of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission in
the
Great Lakes Mission. He served in various positions in
the church and at the time of his death was a high
priest in
the Wellsville Seventh Ward and a faithful Officiator
in the Logan Temple.
He served in the U.S. Army, stationed in California
(where he met LaRue), and later served in Georgia and
Germany. While in the military he served as a
Chaplain's Assistant, continuing his missionary
labors. As a young
family man, he returned to Cache Valley and lived in
North Logan. He enjoyed farming and horses and rode
with
the Cache County Sheriff's Posse. His dream was to own
a farm. He realized that dream when he purchased a
farm
in Fairview, Idaho and again in Mendon, Utah. He
worked in the Logan Post Office from which he retired
in 1989.
Doyle loved hard work and the wonders of the world.
One of his favorite quotes to describe himself to his
children was "I'm a jack of all trades, and a master
of none." He wasn't afraid to try anything. Instead
of "retiring",
he was currently selling real estate with Century 21,
Nixon & Nixon. He was devoted to his family and loved
family
camping trips and get-togethers. He was always a good
sport and a willing participant in family activities.
He is survived by his wife, five daughters and four
sons: Raylene (Randall) Hendricks, Lori (Guy)
Bartholomew, Susan (Thayne) Anderson, Joel (Cindy)
Lewis, Valeri (David) West, Bret (Teri) Lewis, Pat
(Allison)
Cadman, Jennifer (Paul) Jenson, Aaron (Lori) Lewis, 40
grandchildren and two great grand-children.
He is survived by a brother, Ray Lewis, and six
sisters, Arta Nielsen, Erva Kennedy, Thora Bean, Coy
Hadfield, Gloria Landvatter and Opal Lawrence. He was
preceded in death by a brother, Earl, and his parents.
His life was dedicated to making others happy through
his service. Humility, honesty and dedication were the
hallmarks of his life. His great work ethic, caring
concern and willing service will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 14, 2003
at 10:00 AM in the Wellsville Stake Center. A viewing
will be held at the Allen-Hall Mortuary on Sunday
evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and at the church on
Monday
from 8:30 to 9:30 AM. Interment will be in the Mendon
Cemetery.