George W. Lewis

July 28, 1929 - October 17, 2016

George Lewis, 87 George "Wes" Weston Lewis, 87, of Escondido CA passed away at Palomar Hospital on Monday October 17th, 2016. A celebration of life service was held at 2:00 PM on Saturday October 22nd at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary in Escondido, followed by a small family gathering at a local residence. A graveside ceremony will be conducted in Winlock Washington on Saturday October 29th. Wes was born on July 28, 1929 in Sacramento, California to Leland and Catherine (Cover) Lewis. As a teenager he lived in Rocky Ford Colorado with his aunt and uncle, Martha and Robert Babcock. Wes graduated from Rocky Ford High School in June of 1946 and joined the United States Air Force in 1948. Wes was an aircraft electrician and was stationed in Germany where he worked on the B29 and other aircraft. Wes met his wife Mary Bricka while working at the Regal gas station in Santa Barbara California. Mary had 3 young children, Janet, Don, and Bruce Bell when they met and they soon added 3 more to the family with Bob, Martha and Charlie. Together they owned and operated the Lewis Cycle Center in Goleta California. Wes and Mary were married for 39 years. Wes and Mary lived for 19 years in Winlock Washington where they were very much involved in the local Farmers Markets. Wes is preceded in death by Mary and their son Bruce and survived by their remaining children, Janet, Don, Bob, Martha and Charlie. Wes will also be lovingly remembered by his 17 grand children and 20 great grand children.