Anita S. Lewnard, 84
Anita Siegried Strother Lewnard
On Feb. 14th our beloved mom took flight with the angels to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. Born Anita Clair Siegfried on May 27, 1926, to Joseph and Margaret Siegfried.
She graduated from St. Francis High School in 1944.
On June 19, 1951, she married the love of her life, James F. Strother, on April 4, 1992, he proceeded her in death.
In 1997 mom married Ed Lewnard. Ed brought mom joy in a very sad time in her life. They enjoyed 7 yrs together before his death in 2003.
Mom?s life accomplishments were not high achievements in the workforce but much more. She was a devoted mom of 5 children and a wonderful wife. Our mom was truly the bet mom in the world. She always put her family first. She and dad always led by their examples. They truly loved eachother and their family and their love, adoration, and respect for eachother was inspirational. Mom taught us the love of God in our lives not only by the churches teaching but by the examples she would set.
She was always there for us bringing us comfort when we needed it. Her love of life was only exceeded by her love for her family and friends.
Mom volunteered her time to others, volunteering to the American Cancer Society, Pilot Club and Hospice. She was also a member of Sigma Alpha Sorority, Catholic Daughters of America and Monon Railroad Committee. She is a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church.
Mom wa sher happiest when she had her whole family together at one time. We have lost our Matriarch but feel so blessed for the wonder life she gave us.
She will be truly missed by her four sons, James K. Strother (wife: JAon), Kerry Strother (Wife: Marjorie). Jeffery Strother, and Stevenson Strother; a daughter, Janene Groft (husband: Ron); granchildren, Kelly Strother, Courtney Strother, Adele Strother, Julia Strother, Kerry Joseph Strother, Matthew Strother, James F. Strother, Meredith Middaugh (husband: Ryan), Jason Vance (wife: Amy) and great grandchildren, Elliot Middaugh, Clementine Middaugh and Meredith Vance.
Three Sisters, Lois Keeler, Marilyn Munier (husband: Paul) and Susie Mortsolf (husband: Larry).
Also surviving are stepchildren, James Lewnard, Terry Lewnard (wife: Candy), Joseph Lewnard; and step grandchildren, James Lewnard, Daniel Lewnard, and Michael Lewnard.
Preceded in death by stepdaughter Kathleen Lewnard, and step grandson Matthew Lewnard.
She is survived by man nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5-8pm Wednesday Feb. 16, 2011, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel with scriptures service at 7:30 p.m.Mass will be Thursday 10 a.m. at St Lawrence Catholic Church, Fr. Eric Underwood officiating. Memorial Contributions can go to Matthew 25 care and share 612 1/2, Wabash ave. Lafayette, IN, 47905.
Burial will be at St. Boniface Cemetery.