Obituary
Lewis was born to Jean Bannerman on April 3, 1937 in Saskatoon Saskatchewan; soon after, Jean and an infant Lewis relocated to Manitoba. It was here that she met and married James James of the Mentmore district. The family remained in the area, where Lewis spent his childhood, growing up to be a hard worker at home and finding employment with local farmers as well.
Lou eventually obtained a job with the Carberry potato plant where he remained for 34 years. Throughout his time there, Lewis developed a reputation as a kind and reliable co-worker, evident by the farewell dinner and gifts arranged by fellow employees upon his retirement.
Lou married Anne Kilgore on Sept. 2 1969; the couple resided in Neepawa MB, and remained together until Anne’s passing on Aug. 23, 2012. Lewis and Anne enjoyed taking short excursions around Manitoba and beyond. They were known to take an annual summer camping trip to Spruce Woods National Park, always making room for any nieces or nephews wanting to accompany them. Lewis enjoyed the simple pleasures in life; collecting John Deere memorabilia, growing a good garden and any chance to take a drive through the countryside.
Lou is survived by his sisters-in-law: Doris James, Etta Flay, Linda Shelvey and Karen Kilgore, as well as brothers-in-law Marvin Kilgore and Finlay MacDonald. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Lewis will be missed by all who knew him.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lewis James April 3 1937 January 11 2022 (age 84)..
Death notice for the town of: Carberry, Province: Manitoba