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Glen Schneider posted a condolence
Saturday, August 14, 2021
Todd, Jean and Family,
I wanted to reflect on Rosemary"s passing for a couple of very different reasons. First and most importantly, she was the last of the six high school parents that Todd, Tom and I knew the best in our Arlington days. Always warm, expressive and so even-keeled....all qualities I really admire to this day. Second, she was so important to my two girls without ever knowing them. Both of them played high school sports and remain interested in fitness and health. This invaluable part of their lives would simply have not been possible without pioneers like Rosemary who sent such empowering messages to girls about athletics and physical fitness. It took a couple of generations to fully take hold but my girls and so many like them are forever indebted to Rosemary and others that carried that flag. I am really glad I was able to tell her this in person on that hot hot afternoon at Jean and Todds beautiful wedding about a decade ago.
May her memory be a blessing.
Glen Schneider
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Giuliana Lewis uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 12, 2021
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It is hard to describe the hole you left in my heart. All I have to say is that you were the grandmother I always imagine about having. You carried the title of grandmother high. When we first met (when Wright brought me to the house), we clicked in an unbelievable way. We shared the same favorite color(purple), love for lavender, passion for teaching, love for pumpkin, and soap operas. I even went to GW. Our stories and experiences inspired me to be a better wife, mother, teacher, and human being. Every time I saw you, we laughed. We even took selfies and you had to approve the pictures to keep and delete.
When Dylan was born, we instilled in him love and respect for his, Gigi. Today, he asked where you were. I told him you were with us, that you are his guardian angel. Dylan's response was, "Mama, Gigi con Diosito." He knows you are with God. He knows you are with us/him.
My dear grandma, you knew that ever since I moved to the US, I did not like the holidays. But, you gave holidays a different meaning. I got to love them again.
I know some day, we will see each other again. We will eat pumpkin pie and laugh.
I love you so so much. Thank you for loving me and being the grandma of my dreams.
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Giuliana Lewis uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 12, 2021
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"Gigi," as Dylan called her, gave the warmest hugs and loved her little boy. Dylan enjoyed feeding Gigi blackberries, playing with her bunny, and giving her a lot of hugs. The connection and love they had will stay in Dylan's heart forever. Every day on our way home from daycare, he asks for his Gigi, his sweet guardian angel.
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Livingston Lewis uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 12, 2021
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This is Rosemary's grandson, Livingston. I have put together a collection of photos of her over the years and loaded it into Google Drive at the link below which should be viewable by everyone. It doesn't show as a hyperlink to click on so you will have to cut and paste the address into your browser. Or you can just email me at stowaway8@gmail.com and I will personally send you the link to click on.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NRojvIfRcoTu6_jEnYF-qWh5mogaYEuo?usp=sharing
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jeanlewisfineart@gmail.com uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 12, 2021
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Left: Rosemary meets her most recent great grandchild, Dylan, son of Wright and Giuliana, as grandfather Todd looks on. Photo taken the day Dylan was born, in 2019. Middle: At Dylan's baptism at Galilee United Methodist Church in Sterling VA. Far right: "GG" and Dylan discuss winning strategies during football season, 2020.
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jeanlewisfineart@gmail.com uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 12, 2021
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Left: The family gathers at Topsail Island, NC in 2004. From left: Grandson Liv holding Mesa, his wife Beth, Rosemary, Dan, Sharon, Jeri, wife of Rosemary's grandson, Gabe (far right.) The little one in front of Sharon is Preston, Rosemary's first great grandchild. Picture on the right: Great grandson Caleb, son of Gabe and Jeri, pushes Rosemary around the mall, with his Uncle Dan in 2013.
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jeanlewisfineart@gmail.com uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 12, 2021
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Dan, Todd and Jean took Rosemary and Jean's mother (Jean Offutt) to see the Cherry Blossoms on the Tidal Basin in Washington DC in 2011. The Cherry Blossoms were early that year, in March, and everyone was caught off-guard by cold, windy weather. Rosemary kept warm with Todd's gloves serving as ear muffs. It was a memorable afternoon out, that everyone from both families reminisce about to this day.
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jeanlewisfineart@gmail.com uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 12, 2021
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Left: Easter 2016 with her grandson Wright, his wife Giuliana, her daughter-in-law Jean, and son Todd. Middle: Todd and his Mom on Mother's Day 2015. Right: Celebrating a joint birthday, with her grandson Livingston. Rosemary and Liv were born on the same day, November 9th. Here, she is celebrating her 92nd birthday.
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jeanlewisfineart@gmail.com uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 12, 2021
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Rosemary canoeing with her husband Bob at Hallowing Point, on the Potomac. She loved spending time at her parents' place and spent many weekends and holidays there. Far right, Christmas at the River.
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Cynthia Kuhn posted a condolence
Thursday, August 12, 2021
There aren't too many people about who I could say they made a true difference in my life but Rosemary Lewis was definitely one of those people. She was a pillar of strength to middle schoolers as they traveled the most awkward years of transition to adulthood. Always kind while also setting high expectations, Mrs Lewis was truly amazing. We will all miss her but remain confident that we will meet again at the heavenly banquet.
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Jean Lewis uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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Rosemary's wedding portrait (to Robert M. Lewis) in 1946. Her mother made her dress. Rosemary dancing with her son Todd at his wedding in 2010. He had sprig of rosemary in his boutonniere, "in remembrance" to his mother.
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Jean Lewis uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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Rosemary surrounded by her children Dan (on left), Sharon and Todd, just before heading off to her grandson Wright's wedding to Guiliana Jahnsen, in September 2013.
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Jean Lewis uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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Rosemary with her Williamsburg Jr. High cheerleading squad of 1965-66.
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Jean Lewis uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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Rosemary (center) resting in between innings playing softball with the Arlington Aces.
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Jean Lewis uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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Faith Gorham posted a condolence
Monday, August 9, 2021
Roses was my grandmother in every sense of the word but DNA. She bought me my first big wheel, she watched me after school, she wrote me cards and letters and hosted my bridal shower. I loved her dearly and will miss her fiercely. Her laugh was infectious and her eyes always sparkled. I am forever greatful and honored to have known her and be loved by her. See you again someday, Roses. Love you.
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Annemarie Glover Deuel posted a condolence
Monday, August 9, 2021
Mrs. Lewis waa always a positive guiding spirit at Clarendon UMC. Sending my condolences.
Annemarie Glover Deuel
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The family of Rosemary Trone Lewis uploaded a photo
Saturday, August 7, 2021
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