Lewman, Ronald Lloyd

Ronald Lloyd Lewman

Passed away August 12, 2010 of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) at 
the age of 73. 

Ron was born February 1, 1937, in Corvallis, OR., to Wilson and 
Beulah (Graham) Lewman. He married Melvel Lou (Mans) 
Lewman, August 16, 1957, in Lawton, OK. He spent most of his 
life living in Northern California and Oregon. 

Ron served in the U.S. Army in Korea and Fort Sill, OK (where he 
met his wife Mel). Ron graduated from Cloverdale High School 
(CA) and attended Los Angeles Metropolitan College and Santa 
Rosa Junior College (CA). He retired from the Lumber Business 
in 1994 as President of North Bay Forest Products of 
Healdsburg; CA. 

Ron enjoyed traveling in his RV with Mel and friends, playing 
Mexican train dominoes and spending time with his family. 
Having just returned July 31, Ron fulfilled his "bucket list" by 
traveling to his 50th state on a family cruise to Alaska. His faith 
was deeply important to him, and he gave generously of 
himself to many people. 

Survived by his wife, Mel; son, Jim (Joanne) of Santa Rosa, CA; 
daughter, Ronda Eisenhauer (Gary) of Santa Rosa, CA; a sister, 
Shirley Hess (Pete) of Arcata, CA; brothers, Keith (Sandy) of 
Santa Rosa, CA, Larry (Dianne) of Spokane, WA; sister-in-law 
Carol Lewman of Redwood City; and Aunt Irene of Springdale, 
AR; Grandsons, Cameron Eisenhauer of Santa Rosa, CA and 
Travis Lewman of Cloverdale, CA. Granddaughters Christy 
Reyes, Dawn Eisenhauer and Angela Baldenegro all of Santa 
Rosa, CA. Great-grandchildren, D.J., Gizel, Bella, Tre' and Cruz. 
He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 
He was preceded in death by his Parents and brother Robert. 

A celebration of Ron's life will be held on Saturday, August 28 
at 1:00 pm at Chenoweth Redwood Grove, 12801 Green Valley 
Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472. As an expression of sympathy, the 
family prefers memorial contributions be made to the ALS 
Association, Greater Bay Area Chapter, 1 Embarcadero Center 
Ste. 1530, San Francisco, CA 94111 in memory of Ronald 
Lewman. Santa Rosa Mortuary Eggen & Lance Chapel, 707-545
-3747.Please sign the guest book at 
www.registerguard.com/legacy

Published in Eugene Register-Guard on August 19, 2010