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Lewis Espinosa

October 15, 1932 - May 25, 2009
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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Saturday 5/30, 1:00 pm

Lewis "Lew" Espinosa, 76, of Midland, passed away Monday, May 25, 2009. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 30, 2009 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Midland with Monsignor James Bridges, officiating.He was born on October 15, 1932, in Vancouver, Washington to Lawrence and Hazel Espinosa and married Vera Potter on August 6, 1988 in Renton, Washington. He was a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church.Lewis grew up in Parkdale, Oregon and attended schools there. After attending Willamette University in Oregon, he went to work for the Boeing Company in Renton, Washington. Lew worked his way up in the company for many years. He traveled with Boeing all across the country installing minuteman missiles with the military. Lew retired from Boeing in the early 90s, after 37 years of service. After retirement, Lew and Vera moved to Midland to be near family. He was very involved in volunteering with Helping Hands, St. Vincent de Paul, and assisting with the food pantry at St. Ann's, as well as with Soldiers of Today and Yesterday, where he helped deliver wheelchairs to injured veterans and soldiers in Ft. Sam Houston area. Lew loved golf, it was his passion and he played several times a week. Survivors include his wife, Vera of Midland; three daughters, Trudy Espinosa Slater and husband Lanny of Ft. Worth, Vicki Gates and husband Jerome of Seattle, WA and Karin Brinkley and husband Steve of Richmond, VA; a son, Steven Espinosa of Seattle, WA; three brothers, Robert Espinosa of Campbell, CA, George Espinosa of Ridgefield, WA and Art Espinosa of California; a sister, Eloise Pope of Portland, OR; six grandchildren, Shane Slater, Spencer Seavey, Sabrina Seavey, Chad Brinkley, Garrett Schaner and Shannon Huckins; three great grandchildren, Zachary Brinkley, Britton Slater and Matthew Seavey.He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Frank Espinosa; and two sisters, Eula Hardy and Ervil Loftis.The family suggests memorials be made to: Soldiers of Today & Yesterday (S.T.Y.) or the American Heart Association.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Saturday 5/30, 1:00 pm

Lewis "Lew" Espinosa, 76, of Midland, passed away Monday, May 25, 2009. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 30, 2009 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Midland with Monsignor James Bridges, officiating.He was born on October 15, 1932, in Vancouver, Washington to Lawrence and Hazel Espinosa and married Vera Potter onContinue Reading

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Pearl Gray left a message on May 29, 2009:
To my beloved family of Louie Espinosa; May you recieve comfort and healing power from our Savior who has called our loved one home in His care. Love each of you Pearl - Auntie Pearl
Bob & Alma Blazek left a message on May 29, 2009:
We want to express our condolences to you and your family and pray that the Lord will give you the peace and comfort you need at this time. If we can be of any help to you, please let us know. Love in Christ, Bob and Alma Blazek
Jimmy Boen left a message on May 28, 2009:
Trudy, I just want you to know that your dad was a special, kind man. When I heard about his death it gave me chills. I just saw Lew at Jumburitto on Sunday morning before he went to play golf. We talked about you and how happy you were spending time with the granchild. He was so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. He truly did love golf. It was such a joy for him and the times we played together he always did well. We just need to remember to live each day like it could be our last. No matter what , Don't forget to tell the people that you love every day that you do love them . Even if you dont love them at that exact moment. Lew knew exactly how loved he was by each and every one of you. Lew will get to play all the golf he wants now without any pain in his joints and body at all. God Bless you and your family. Jimmy
James O. Gray left a message on May 28, 2009:
I will truly miss you Uncle Louie. I envied your joy of life and the smile you put on so many faces. Love Jimmy
Donna Luna-Hernandez left a message on May 28, 2009:
My thoughts & prayers are with you during this time. I was saddened to hear of your loss. I met Lew while I worked for Edward Jones a few years ago. He was always very kind and soft spoken. I would see him at daily mass at St. Stephen's and knew he volunteered in the various ministries. I know he will be truly missed by everyone. May you find peace & comfort in God's loving arms. God bless you!
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HENRY SHAW left a message on May 28, 2009:
A candle was lit by HENRY SHAW on 2009/05/28
NELDA STEWARD left a message on May 27, 2009:
VERA AND FAMILY, I AM SO SADDENED TO HEAR OF LEW'S PASSING. HE WAS ALWAYS CONSIDERATE AND FUN TO WORK WITH, EVEN IN THE BAD DAYS I COULD COUNT ON HIM TO MAKE THE DAY AS GOOD AS IT COULD BE.I WILL MISS SEEING HIM IF ONLY OCCASIONALLY LATELY. MY MEMORIES OF OUR DAYS AT HELPING HANDS WON'T BE FORGOTTEN. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, NELDA
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
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