Obituary

Daniel R. Lewis, Sr. of Buckeye, Arizona passed away September 2, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. He was born May 14, 1956 in Phoenix, Arizona to Jess and Perley Lewis. He was preceded in death by both parents, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Dan was raised in the Tolleson/Cashion area where he attended high school. He joined the Air Force in 1976, and was stationed in Hawaii and Ohio. He later returned to the Phoenix area and became a Geotechnical Engineer. He also owned a water trucking company, where he became known as “H20 Dan”. He enjoyed spending his free time in the outdoors with horses.

Dan is survived by his wife, Cheryn Lewis; daughter, Jennifer Lewis; son, Daniel Lewis, Jr. (Lynn); step-daughter, Jenna Bloom (Jared); step-sons, Jasen Gillespie (Shannon), Chad Gillespie, and Christopher Watchous; and his brothers, Kenneth Lewis (Mary Ann) and Theodore Lewis (Becky). He is also survived by eight grandchildren: Mason Dyrcz, Logan Lewis, Caleb Gillespie, Trystan Lewis, Brody Bloom, Tate Lewis, Logan Bloom, and Isabella Bloom; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service is being planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix, Arizona.

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5 responses to Daniel Lewis, Sr.

Michael Dyrcz says:

September 12, 2022

Going to miss our conversations. I know you ll be watching us all from above. I Love You Dan……

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Mary Lee says:

September 13, 2022

Thanks, Dan, for always calling me “beautiful “ and making me feel that way. I will miss you, too!

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Cheryn Lewis says:

September 15, 2022

You always called me your angel. Now my LOVE, you’re my angel. Love you forever and ever.

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Karen says:

September 16, 2022

I loved you first because of my sister’s SMILES. I love you always for making me smile seeing, and now just remembering this. Thank you for always making me feel welcome and part of your family. You were a special kind of guy and now our special angel. I’m sorry I didn’t get to see you one last time in August. But, I will see you again one day. Until then..

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Amber Lewis says:

October 1, 2022

I still can’t believe you’re gone, it doesn’t seem right still. I am sorry it has taken me so long to get here, it’s still surreal and will always be painful.

Your light was always so bright and amazing and everyone enjoyed seeing you. Uncle Dan was always the life of the party. I remember waiting up for you many times to get in. We had so much anticipation because we knew when you got here, the fun started. I remember every time you’d leave to go home, I would sit in the driveway and cry as you drive off.

Being separated from a small family like ours is hard. The ultimate separation is hard to fathom, however I have no doubt I will see you again, you will be waiting on me this time.

I will keep all our family time and our fun 4th of July adventures in my heart. I will remember our quad ride with mom
and dad in New Mexico and our trips to see you and Aunt Cheryn up north. I loved when you brought grandma to visit me so we could all be together.

I will miss your smile, and your welcoming hugs, and silly laugh. I will miss you forever and I know I will see you again. Thank you for being such a bright light. Until our next adventure…

Love you always-

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