Meyer Lewis

Meyer Henry Lewis died peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2017. He was born September 11, 1927 in Houston, Texas. Meyer graduated from San Jacinto High School and was a World War II veteran. Meyer was the youngest of six Lewis children, preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Lena Lewis, sisters Libby Scheinbrum and Sarah Lippman, and brothers Abe and Max Lewis. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, Meyer is survived by his wife, Anita, his two daughters, their spouses, and children: Felice and Ed Klein and Rhonda and Randy Hardaway. His grandchildren are Marlee and Janelle Klein and Lauren Hardaway. He is also survived by his brother, Ben (Buddy) Lewis and his wife, Ruth, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Meyer met the love of his life, Anita Florence Rosenthal, on a blind date in 1952. The two of them formed a loving partnership. In June 2017, they would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Meyer was a devoted husband and even when Meyer and Anita both moved to Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Nursing Home, they continued to spend time together and saw each other daily. Meyer and Anita loved to travel abroad, especially taking cruises. They took a "big trip", as they would call it, every year. During those trips, they collected many beautiful treasures and memorabilia to decorate their home and share with their daughters. Meyer and Anita also shared a love of cooking and baking. All of us remember their fantastic chicken soup and matzo balls, kugels and the infamous dill pickles made after each trip to Froberg's Farm. From his background and years as a butcher in the family business, Joe Lewis and Sons, Meyer became a grocer by profession. Meyer loved to share his knowledge about the preparation of different cuts of meat and knife skills with everyone - but we just could not master them. He continually tried to teach us about "meat", even while he was at Seven Acres. At Seven Acres, Meyer was known to everyone and a friend to all who were there - staff, nurses, caregivers, kitchen, maintenance, volunteers, clergy, medical team, etc. He fully enjoyed and participated in all the activities offered: poker, cooking school, bingo, and learned how to email and play games on their computer - you name it - he was there front and center. Meyer had a very religious upbringing that started when he was a child. One of the highlights of his daily life at Seven Acres was attending and helping lead morning prayers in the chapel. He also helped lead the annual Seven Acres Passover Seders for the past 7 years. The family would like to extend special thanks to all of the staff at Seven Acres who became a "second family" to him and to Felice and Rhonda. In lieu of flowers, donations honoring Meyer's memory can be made to Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services or a charity of your choice.

Meyer Lewis

September 11, 1927 - February 24, 2017