DRESTE, Lewis J.

The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona February 16, 2003 Lewis J. Dreste, 90, of Phoenix, AZ passed away February 12, 2003. Lew moved his family here from St. Louis in 1954, worked for Traders and Lou Regester's Furniture Cos., was an ardent bowler and a long-time usher at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. He is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Sybilla. Survivors include son Bob (Betty); daughter Judy Greene (Ken); grandchildren, Bonnie, Lisa, Deborah, Karen and Kenny; and great grandchildren, Joey, Katie and Allison. Visitation will be 6:00 8:00 P.M., with Rosary at 7:30 P.M., Monday, February 17, 2003 at Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, followed by Mass at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2312 E. Campbell Ave., Phoenix, proceeding to his final resting place at St. Francis Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th St., Phoenix. Courtesy of Pat Wilson.