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Verner Jerome "Bud" Lewis passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015, following an extended illness. He was born May 27, 1948, in Omaha, Neb., to Verner and Margaret Christine Lewis.
He attended Tekamah (Neb.) High School and graduated from Northwestern Oklahoma State University with a bachelor of arts degree and a master's of science degree in behavioral science.
On Nov. 7, 1967, Mr. Lewis joined the United States Air Force, serving in Austin, Texas, and Enid, Okla., as a flight instructor. He was discharged on May 6, 1978.
On June 7, 1969, Bud married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Schutt.
Following their marriage, they lived in Austin, Texas, finally settling in Enid, where he worked in sheet metal, electronics and controls and the civilian engineering department at Vance Air Force Base for 37 years.
Bud was active in the IAW Union, where he held various offices. Bud�s advocacy of the IAW Union was substantial. His efforts positively influenced wages and benefits for countless employees and their families.
He was an avid NASCAR fan, collected antique toys and rare coins. Bud was a huge supporter of the Cherokee Round-up Club. He donated blood for over 30 years and in the last 10 years, he gave more than 21 gallons at the Oklahoma Blood Institute.
Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patricia, and their two daughters and their husbands, Niki and Colby Wyatt of Cherokee, Okla., and Lori and Chad Walden of Enid, his granddaughters, Sydney Wyatt and Lilyan Walden and one grandson, Gabriel Wyatt. He also is survived by his sister, Sheila Crook and husband Matt of Iowa, and a brother, Bruce Lewis and Regina of Florida, a half-sister, Mary Belt and half-brother, Chip Gladwell of Nebraska, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and numerous friends.
Bud was a true family man, being an extremely active supporter of his children and grandchildren�s education and extracurricular activities. His values of faith, family and hard work were evident to all who had the privilege to know him. He was often referred to as a �mentor� by his co-workers.
Bud has requested a Celebration of Life be held in his honor at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center, 111 W. Purdue in Enid at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the following organizations that Bud loved to support: Kids Against Hunger, P.O. Box 344, Cherokee, OK 73728; Folds of Honor, 5800 N.
Patriot Drive, Owasso, OK 74055; or Oklahoma Blood Institute, 301 East Cherokee Ave., Enid, OK 73701.
(Submitted by family)
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