Elizabeth Freeman Lewis

September 16, 1919 - April 29, 2018

Elizabeth Freeman Lewis passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2018. She was born in Salt Lake City, UT on September 16, 1919 to William Hamblin Freeman and Daisy Wood Freeman. As a child she spent many wonderful summers living outdoors in Idaho with her family, where her father owned sheep. Later, as a young person she faced and overcame many challenges which molded her for the rest of her life. Elizabeth attended Brigham Young University where she met her husband Joy. They were married on January 9, 1942 in the Salt Lake Temple. Shortly after, Joy entered the U.S. Army and served overseas for three years until the end of World War II. Together they had four children. She loved young children, including her own and her grandchildren. She had a very strong work ethic and was an excellent role model for her family. She was a hardworking and organized mother. For many years she hosted weekly Sunday family dinners. Her sister died soon after she had delivered twin girls. The twins father was overseas in the military during WW II. Elizabeth helped raise her sister’s baby daughters until they were three years old at the same time she was raising her own baby daughter. Elizabeth had several jobs as a young person supporting her husband through college. Then later in life she worked with him during many of his business ventures. She was a lifelong active member of LDS church and truly lived her religion. She served in many church callings and leadership positions. Elizabeth is survived by her four children; Sharon, Stephen Daniel (Janet), Pamela (Dean), and Susan, ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, sister Winifred, brother William (Billy), son-in-law’s Mark and Blaine. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday May 5, 2018 at Wasatch Lawn, 3401 S Highland Dr. Visitation with the family prior to services from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at the LDS East Millcreek 7th and 16th Ward on 3408 S Celeste Way (3070 E), SLC, UT.