Louise A. Lewis

died peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2014, at the age of 96. She was the wife of the late Lowell C. Lewis (Lt. Col., USAF, Ret.), to whom she was married for 65 years, and the mother of the late Deborah J. Lewis. She is survived by her daughter, Andrea C. Lewis and son-in-law, Wendell Tangborn of Vashon, Washington. Louise was born in Washington DC on November 21, 1917, the daughter of Olga M. and Herman C. Aafjes, Sr. She grew up in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, and moved to Albuquerque in 1952. She worked at Sandia as a Library Assistant for 22 years. After retiring in 1976, she enjoyed volunteering at the old St. Joseph's Hospital. She belonged to St. Paul Lutheran Church and volunteered there as well. Louise was witty, well-read, hard-working, and unfailing in her willingness to help others. She loved travelling with her husband, playing bridge and writing letters, maintaining life-long correspondences with many friends. A special thank-you to her care-givers at The Garland House. Mrs. Lewis will be interred with her husband at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 5, 2014, 2:00 p.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 Indian School Rd. NE. In lieu of flowers, a gift may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church.