LEWIS, Ruth Eloise

Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff, AZ Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Ruth Eloise Lewis, 80, of Flagstaff, died April 15, 2011. She was born Dec. 23, 1930, in Glendale, Calif., to Floyd and Ethel Groshong, and she grew up in Burbank, Calif. Mrs. Lewis was known as "The Encourager"; she loved to read her Bible, to pray, and her relationship with God and Jesus Christ was very important to her. She had worked as a volunteer chaplain at the Hospital. She was a Sunday school teacher for many years and was also involved in women's ministry. Mrs. Lewis enjoyed her family and was very proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Despite her cancer, she had a very positive attitude about life. Mrs. Lewis is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Butler, Loralyn Brown (Gary) and Jane Cross (Bob); son Philip Lewis (Debbie); 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one niece; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Lewis, and her brother, C.D. Van Pelt. A graveside service will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Citizens' Cemetery, 1300 S. San Francisco St., in Flagstaff. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Northland Hospice, P.O. Box 997, Flagstaff, AZ, 86002. Condolences may be left for the family at www.norvelowensmortuary.com. Norvel Owens Mortuary is handling arrangements.