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LDS Chapel 1272 East Walden Lane, Draper, Utah 84020Saturday May 24, 2025 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Funeral Service
LDS Chapel 1272 East Walden Lane, Draper, Utah 84020Saturday May 24, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Interment
Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery 1950 E Dimple Dell Rd. (10600 So) Sandy, UtahTuesday May 27, 2025 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Verona was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and a friend to many. She will be greatly missed.
Verona was born on September 18, 1936 in Peoa, Utah. She married her sweetheart, Kent Lewis on October 14, 1954 in the Salt Lake City Temple, for time and all eternity. They were married 71 years.
Verona grew up on a farm and loved animals. She was the Oakley Rodeo Queen and loved barrel racing. She played the piano beautifully and often played until her children fell asleep at night. Verona taught her children and those around her by her example. She served others and showed her children how to be the best versions of themselves. Verona served faithfully in all her church callings including primary president, young women's president and relief society president, many of which were leadership for girls and women. She was a strong advocate for women in the community as well, counseling unwed mothers, and she pioneered, church wide, the first women’s conference, Especially for Women, which is now known as Time Out for Women, while she served as stake relief society president. She provided a listening ear, without judgement for all those around her. She had a keen intellect and a gift of true empathy.
Verona had a voracious love of books and reading, that she passed onto her children. She made reading magical, introducing her children to every topic and place through books from the local library. The library often had to order books for Verona to read to keep up with her appetite for reading.
Verona not only impacted the lives of her children, but the lives of those friends and family that had the opportunity to be in her home and family life over the years. Anyone who had the chance to spend time talking with Verona, was impacted by her love for them. Verona will be dearly missed, she was beloved for being classy and sweet with a great sense of humor, by those who knew her best. Her family knows that she will visit often as a guardian angel watching over those that she loves.
Verona is preceded in death by her son, Gary, and granddaughter, Katey Jo Warr, and great granddaughter, Rylynn Olsen.
Verona is survived by her sweetheart, Kent Lewis, daughters, Shelly Lewis, Jeanne Cool (Steve), Kerri Lewis, and sons Gary Lewis, deceased, (Laura), Russell Lewis (Jean). Grandchildren, Stacie Childs (James), Kendra Sorenson (Tom), Brandon Beck (Erin), Anthony Cool (Rachel), Angela Cool, Alise Cool (Libjeer), Aaron Cool, Josh Lewis (Christine), John Lewis (Chelsea), Breanna Best (Cody), Ciara Olsen (Tovik), Jake Lewis (Linda), Anne Morgan (Skyler), Ben Warr (Kenzie), Jessie Warr Brown (Makayla), and Ava Verona Lewis, thirty three great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Funeral services for Verona will be held on Saturday, May 24 at the LDS chapel located at 1272 East Walden Lane, Draper, Utah 84020. The viewing will be from 9:30 to 10:30 am prior to the funeral; family prayer 10:45 am. The funeral will be at 11 am. Interment will be the following Tuesday at 2 pm at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery (1950 E. Dimple Dell Rd, Sandy, UT). Flowers can be sent to Larkin Sunset Gardens (1950 East Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, Utah 84092).
We would like to extend our gratitude to the wonderful caregivers she has been surrounded by the past year.
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Guestbook/Condolences
I’m so sorry for your loss….
Words are puny and cannot express your sorrow nor the sorrow that I feel for your loss.
There will be no replacing your sweet Verona.
I feel your pain.
When I lost my husband Bill I was devestated and couldn't function properly.
One year after his passing he wrote this song to me through me.
I hope you receive some comfort in the lyric as I have through my many years without him.
We must remember that there is a very thin veil that seperates us.
Light A Candle For Me
light a candle for me
I will be there for you
life is not what it seems
depends on your point of view.
I never really left you
though it seems like I am gone
so I'll try to talk to you
best as I can in this song
love never dies
only dreaming
flesh will pass
your soul comes home.
It's all right
where it's suppose to be
and before you know
you'll be here with me.
I will always love you
please don't cry
life is short
no goodbye
live your life full
life's a blessing
you're in school
and not through testing
light a candle for me.
I was just reading the wonderful obituary for your mom. She was a beautiful soul who shared her love with all! I know you will miss her deeply! May the Comforter bring you peace and love! The memories you have remain forever! Until you meet your mom again, may the Lord be with you!
So sorry to hear about your loss . Verona was my Laurel teacher so many years ago . Many fond memories . I have thought about her often.
I am sorry for your loss. But she is with God now .I love your family good friends and a great family .may the Lord Jesus Christ watch over you all and comfort you at this time of need you friend. Brent
We are saddened to hear of Aunt Verona’s passing. All our love to your Family, From my Family.
Verona helped shape my life when I was just out of high school. Working for the Lewis family is one of my fondest memories. I loved when she came to the office and all the stories she’d share about taking care of her mom and her family. She made me feel like family. I still consider myself a Lewis at heart. I’m sad to hear of her passing. But am happy to know she is doing a lot of good where she is. Lots of love and hugs to Kent, Shelly and all the Lewis family. Love you all so much. ❤️
Dear Lewis Family, You were our dear neighbors for many years and friends forever! I loved serving in callings with Verona, she was so special! I know you will miss her and I pray for your comfort and
Peace! All my love, LaRue Vawdrey
I remember meeting Verona over 20 years ago, and I always looked forward to seeing her bright smile, and we always made each other laugh.
She was always so witty and kind to me,
and I was blessed to know her, such an Incredible genuine big hearted lady.
God Bless.
May it comfort all to know, Verona has been gently guided home. Her spirit remains bright with those she left behind. May prayers of comfort and peace ease our Los.
We want to send our deepest condolences for your loss at this time, We were indeed blessed to know Verona & her amazing family. Our hearts will always be touched by her legacy of devotion, humor, wisdom, and selfless service continues to inspire all those lives she touched.
Pat Elias & Family
I knew Verona for many years. I gained her as my insurance agent when I turned 25. I spoke with her often, especially when I was young, as I often was speeding and my rates would jump up. She always had some wisdom to share with me that helped me keep my insurance premiums low.
Verona became like a second grandmother to me. She was so kind, sweet and caring. I’m blessed to have had her in my life as an excellent example of friendship and compassion.
I will never forget her voice, so thankful for her and her family. May god continue to bless her and her entire family.
Love you all.