Kenneth (Ken) Charles Lewing, 55, departed peacefully from this earth into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father, March 10th, 2012 with his family at his side. He is survived by his wonderful wife of 36 years, Theresa (Schell) Lewing, and their two beautiful daughters Crystal Gayle Lewing and Susanna Marie Chandler and the six grandchildren he was so proud of – Adrianna Correa, Aiden Correa, Isaiah Correa, Damien Ellis, Misty Ellis and Marcus Ellis.
He was a wonderful brother and will be missed by his sisters and brother, Yevonne and Gary Reese, Deborah Burns, Claudia Lewing, Edward Lewing, Rhonda Elliott and husband Stan. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Edward C Lewing and Dolly M (Tobol) Lewing and sister Wanda M Howell. Ken is also survived by his father-in-law Raymond Schell, mother-in-law Gayle (Nordahl) & (Jim) Howard, brother and sister-in-laws – Irene (Mark) Bushnell, Laura (Brett, deceased) Bjerke, Denise (Dean) Sowers, Donna (Don) Driver, David (Carrie) Schell, Mary (Rick) Baker, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Ken loved life and would be outside any chance he could. He loved to be in the mountains most of all with his family or his best friend and brother Ed, or long time friend Roger Shorten, always hunting or fishing. He also loved to garden, create beautiful stained glass, sculpting and wood working.
A Celebration of Ken’s Life is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave., with a reception to follow the service in the social hall of the funeral home. Burial will be held at Forestvale Cemetery on Friday, March 15, 2013. Please visit below to offer the family condolences or to share a memory of Kenneth.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday March 14, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
12:00 p.m.
Thursday March 14, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Banquet Hall
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Inurnment
Friday March 15, 2013
Forestvale Cemetery
490 Forestvale Rd.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday March 14, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
12:00 p.m.
Thursday March 14, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Banquet Hall
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Inurnment
Friday March 15, 2013
Forestvale Cemetery
490 Forestvale Rd.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Irene Bushnell says
Ken was my brother-in-law for almost 36 years. He was a very talented man and a phenomenal gardener. Ken had a green thumb like no one else I know. He could grow flowers, trees, fruits and vegetables, and house plants that were healthy and vibrant. One day I stopped by and in the window there was this gorgeous house plant that had large, deep purple flowers. I just loved it and asked Ken if he could get me a starter from it. He wasn’t sure but said he would give it a try. A couple of months later I received a plant in dirt from him. He wasn’t sure if it would grow….but it certainly did. I have had it for several years now. I let it go dormant every winter and then all spring and summer I enjoy a beautiful indoor plant with deep purple flowers. I will always think of Ken when the flower blooms.
Carrie Schell says
Theresa and Family:
I am saddened to hear about the loss of Ken. All of the times I was around Ken, he made me smile and was a very sweet, kind man. My thoughts and lots of prayers are with the family. Dave, Carrie, Erica, Kayla and Kristen
Brandi nance says
Suzy,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My sincere condolenesces to you and the family. If I can help in any way please let me know. My number is 431-0635.
Bonnie Tobol LaFountaine says
Theresa, I am so sorry. Sending love and prayers to you and your family. Ken always stopped to talk and could always make me smile. I always felt better after talking to him. YeVonne, Debbie, Claudia, Rhonda and Ed please know I am thinking of you as well.
Roger and Tina Shorten says
How to pick a memory or two to share out of a friendship that spanned decades? There were so many hunting trips, fishing trips, camping trips, drives in the mountains, hikes, etc. that the stories that could be shared would take days to tell and pages to fill. We are fortunate to have so many great memories, along with lots of video of Ken narrating for us our camping adventures.
Ken was a true friend through and through. When Roger worked out of town Ken and Theresa came to Tina’s rescue a couple of times that easily come to mind – one time in the middle of the night when she needed help getting a vehicle home and another time when Nate got his truck stuck in the middle of one of the worst snow storms we’d had in quite some time – once Ken found out Tina was going to head out by herself to pick Nate and his friend up, he showed up to drive Tina into the mountains even though it was one of those evenings that nobody should have been out on the road.
Roger remembers one hunting trip that he and Ken decided to ride their bicycles to look for elk. As they rounded a corner after hours of pedaling their bikes around the mountains, Ken was so tired he simply fell off his bicycle on that corner.
Tina has always smiled every time she looks at the dent in Roger’s thermos. Ken and Roger would often go fishing, hunting, driving around, or something, and would each take a thermos of coffee with them. Roger bought a new thermos and the next couple times they did something together and took their thermoses something just wasn’t right. Finally, Ken took a rock and put a dent in Roger’s thermos. He said it just wasn’t normal to have a thermos that wasn’t all beat up.
We will miss Ken so much, but feel certain he’s up there chasing elk and catching fish completely pain free.
Susan Sabol says
Thinking of the family and God Bless!
Kristy McCormick says
Theresa, Always remember Ken’s beautiful smile and keep Ken’s memory alive for the grand children. God’s love is the greatest and will help you through this time of pain and saddness. I am praying for you and your family.
Kristy McCormick says
Claudia, Be strong and keep your faith, God will be with you and comfort you with the promise of eternal pain free life for your brother. I am praying for you sister;)
Sue Wilke says
Theresa, I just heard about Ken and I am so sorry for you and your family. My prayers are with you and if you need anything ,please let me know. Love ya, Sue
Misty Ellis says
It has been over a year with out my grampa and i really miss him and i wish i was with him. I love his so much!!!