J. Will Lewis, beloved by many, died Dec. 29, 1999 due to complications of pancreatitis. He joined many family members in a joyous reunion as he passed through the veil. He is now at peace and relieved of pain.
His passing has left a hole in our hearts.Truth and integrity guided his life. He was known for his infectious laugh and compassionate heart. He loved his family and friends, good music, Jazz basketball, good food, travel and golf (member HVCC hole-in-one club) before he lost his eyesight. J. Will endured chronic pain due to war wounds and later the loss of sight. He bore his trials with courage and dignity.
J. Will was born on July 19, 1924 in Spanish Fork to John William "J. Will" and Maud Hicks Lewis. He graduated from Spanish Fork High in 1942, attended the University of Utah and then served in the U.S. Army during World War II. While attending Baylor University in the army s ASTP program, he met his sweetheart, Sarah Pool. They quickly fell in love. The disbanding of the ASTP resulted in his transfer to the 99th Infantry Division fighting in Europe. He was seriously wounded a second time while crossing Germany's Remagen Bridge. The tantalum plate and shrapnel in his head left him with constant pain and nerve damage.
While in the service he was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Rifleman Badge, the Bronze Star for valor, the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Belgian Fourrageres, European Theater of Operations Medal with three battle stars, the Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal.
After a medical discharge, he married Sarah in Dallas June 15, 1946. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple June 4,1946. He graduated from BYU in accounting, then completed a teaching fellowship at Northwestern University while doing graduate work.
J. Will was a noted CPA well-known for his expertise in auditing and SEC matters. He retired as an audit partner and SEC coordinator from CPA firm Fox & Co. (now Grant Thornton) in 1983. Not quite ready for retirement, he and his son-in-law started two new businesses. He retired a second time as CEO and co-owner from Met-Chem Testing Laboratories and American NDT Products in 1990.
Actively involved in the community, his service included a term on the U of U Medical Institutional Review Board for Human Research, Rotary International (Paul Harris Fellow), Alberta Henry Educational Foundation treasurer and board member, Utah Symphony Conductor's Circle member, DAV, and many more.
Professionally he was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi, held UACPA leadership positions, AICPA quality review program, Institute of Management Accountants national and local leadership, board member of Stuart Cameron McCleod Society and American Accounting Association member, past President National Association of Accountants.
He was a member of the LDS Church s Eagle Gate Second Ward and was a high priest. His ancestral lines included Utah pioneers converted in the Church s early history.
J. Will was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter Annette, brothers Wendell, Thurman, Robert, Bernell and sister, Emma. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law Lynda and Wayne Hansen, grandchildren Jennifer Hansen Swift (Gordon), Greggor L. Hansen and Heather Hansen, and great-granddaughters McKenzie and Casey Swift. He also has an extensive group of extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly.
A viewing will be held Sunday, Jan. 2 from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary. A viewing will be held Jan. 3 from 9:30-10:30 am. at the Eagle Gate Second Ward, 135 North A Street, followed by funeral services at 11 am. Interment will take place at 2 p.m. at the Spanish Fork Cemetery. Funeral services provided by Larkin Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Utah Library for the Blind, Low Vision Center or the Utah Symphony.
Deseret News, December 31, 1999, Page B8
His passing has left a hole in our hearts.Truth and integrity guided his life. He was known for his infectious laugh and compassionate heart. He loved his family and friends, good music, Jazz basketball, good food, travel and golf (member HVCC hole-in-one club) before he lost his eyesight. J. Will endured chronic pain due to war wounds and later the loss of sight. He bore his trials with courage and dignity.
J. Will was born on July 19, 1924 in Spanish Fork to John William "J. Will" and Maud Hicks Lewis. He graduated from Spanish Fork High in 1942, attended the University of Utah and then served in the U.S. Army during World War II. While attending Baylor University in the army s ASTP program, he met his sweetheart, Sarah Pool. They quickly fell in love. The disbanding of the ASTP resulted in his transfer to the 99th Infantry Division fighting in Europe. He was seriously wounded a second time while crossing Germany's Remagen Bridge. The tantalum plate and shrapnel in his head left him with constant pain and nerve damage.
While in the service he was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Rifleman Badge, the Bronze Star for valor, the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Belgian Fourrageres, European Theater of Operations Medal with three battle stars, the Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal.
After a medical discharge, he married Sarah in Dallas June 15, 1946. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple June 4,1946. He graduated from BYU in accounting, then completed a teaching fellowship at Northwestern University while doing graduate work.
J. Will was a noted CPA well-known for his expertise in auditing and SEC matters. He retired as an audit partner and SEC coordinator from CPA firm Fox & Co. (now Grant Thornton) in 1983. Not quite ready for retirement, he and his son-in-law started two new businesses. He retired a second time as CEO and co-owner from Met-Chem Testing Laboratories and American NDT Products in 1990.
Actively involved in the community, his service included a term on the U of U Medical Institutional Review Board for Human Research, Rotary International (Paul Harris Fellow), Alberta Henry Educational Foundation treasurer and board member, Utah Symphony Conductor's Circle member, DAV, and many more.
Professionally he was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi, held UACPA leadership positions, AICPA quality review program, Institute of Management Accountants national and local leadership, board member of Stuart Cameron McCleod Society and American Accounting Association member, past President National Association of Accountants.
He was a member of the LDS Church s Eagle Gate Second Ward and was a high priest. His ancestral lines included Utah pioneers converted in the Church s early history.
J. Will was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter Annette, brothers Wendell, Thurman, Robert, Bernell and sister, Emma. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law Lynda and Wayne Hansen, grandchildren Jennifer Hansen Swift (Gordon), Greggor L. Hansen and Heather Hansen, and great-granddaughters McKenzie and Casey Swift. He also has an extensive group of extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly.
A viewing will be held Sunday, Jan. 2 from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary. A viewing will be held Jan. 3 from 9:30-10:30 am. at the Eagle Gate Second Ward, 135 North A Street, followed by funeral services at 11 am. Interment will take place at 2 p.m. at the Spanish Fork Cemetery. Funeral services provided by Larkin Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Utah Library for the Blind, Low Vision Center or the Utah Symphony.
Deseret News, December 31, 1999, Page B8
J. Will Lewis, beloved by many, died Dec. 29, 1999 due to complications of pancreatitis. He joined many family members in a joyous reunion as he passed through the veil. He is now at peace and relieved of pain.
His passing has left a hole in our hearts.Truth and integrity guided his life. He was known for his infectious laugh and compassionate heart. He loved his family and friends, good music, Jazz basketball, good food, travel and golf (member HVCC hole-in-one club) before he lost his eyesight. J. Will endured chronic pain due to war wounds and later the loss of sight. He bore his trials with courage and dignity.
J. Will was born on July 19, 1924 in Spanish Fork to John William "J. Will" and Maud Hicks Lewis. He graduated from Spanish Fork High in 1942, attended the University of Utah and then served in the U.S. Army during World War II. While attending Baylor University in the army s ASTP program, he met his sweetheart, Sarah Pool. They quickly fell in love. The disbanding of the ASTP resulted in his transfer to the 99th Infantry Division fighting in Europe. He was seriously wounded a second time while crossing Germany's Remagen Bridge. The tantalum plate and shrapnel in his head left him with constant pain and nerve damage.
While in the service he was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Rifleman Badge, the Bronze Star for valor, the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Belgian Fourrageres, European Theater of Operations Medal with three battle stars, the Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal.
After a medical discharge, he married Sarah in Dallas June 15, 1946. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple June 4,1946. He graduated from BYU in accounting, then completed a teaching fellowship at Northwestern University while doing graduate work.
J. Will was a noted CPA well-known for his expertise in auditing and SEC matters. He retired as an audit partner and SEC coordinator from CPA firm Fox & Co. (now Grant Thornton) in 1983. Not quite ready for retirement, he and his son-in-law started two new businesses. He retired a second time as CEO and co-owner from Met-Chem Testing Laboratories and American NDT Products in 1990.
Actively involved in the community, his service included a term on the U of U Medical Institutional Review Board for Human Research, Rotary International (Paul Harris Fellow), Alberta Henry Educational Foundation treasurer and board member, Utah Symphony Conductor's Circle member, DAV, and many more.
Professionally he was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi, held UACPA leadership positions, AICPA quality review program, Institute of Management Accountants national and local leadership, board member of Stuart Cameron McCleod Society and American Accounting Association member, past President National Association of Accountants.
He was a member of the LDS Church s Eagle Gate Second Ward and was a high priest. His ancestral lines included Utah pioneers converted in the Church s early history.
J. Will was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter Annette, brothers Wendell, Thurman, Robert, Bernell and sister, Emma. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law Lynda and Wayne Hansen, grandchildren Jennifer Hansen Swift (Gordon), Greggor L. Hansen and Heather Hansen, and great-granddaughters McKenzie and Casey Swift. He also has an extensive group of extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly.
A viewing will be held Sunday, Jan. 2 from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary. A viewing will be held Jan. 3 from 9:30-10:30 am. at the Eagle Gate Second Ward, 135 North A Street, followed by funeral services at 11 am. Interment will take place at 2 p.m. at the Spanish Fork Cemetery. Funeral services provided by Larkin Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Utah Library for the Blind, Low Vision Center or the Utah Symphony.
Deseret News, December 31, 1999, Page B8
His passing has left a hole in our hearts.Truth and integrity guided his life. He was known for his infectious laugh and compassionate heart. He loved his family and friends, good music, Jazz basketball, good food, travel and golf (member HVCC hole-in-one club) before he lost his eyesight. J. Will endured chronic pain due to war wounds and later the loss of sight. He bore his trials with courage and dignity.
J. Will was born on July 19, 1924 in Spanish Fork to John William "J. Will" and Maud Hicks Lewis. He graduated from Spanish Fork High in 1942, attended the University of Utah and then served in the U.S. Army during World War II. While attending Baylor University in the army s ASTP program, he met his sweetheart, Sarah Pool. They quickly fell in love. The disbanding of the ASTP resulted in his transfer to the 99th Infantry Division fighting in Europe. He was seriously wounded a second time while crossing Germany's Remagen Bridge. The tantalum plate and shrapnel in his head left him with constant pain and nerve damage.
While in the service he was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Rifleman Badge, the Bronze Star for valor, the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Belgian Fourrageres, European Theater of Operations Medal with three battle stars, the Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal.
After a medical discharge, he married Sarah in Dallas June 15, 1946. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple June 4,1946. He graduated from BYU in accounting, then completed a teaching fellowship at Northwestern University while doing graduate work.
J. Will was a noted CPA well-known for his expertise in auditing and SEC matters. He retired as an audit partner and SEC coordinator from CPA firm Fox & Co. (now Grant Thornton) in 1983. Not quite ready for retirement, he and his son-in-law started two new businesses. He retired a second time as CEO and co-owner from Met-Chem Testing Laboratories and American NDT Products in 1990.
Actively involved in the community, his service included a term on the U of U Medical Institutional Review Board for Human Research, Rotary International (Paul Harris Fellow), Alberta Henry Educational Foundation treasurer and board member, Utah Symphony Conductor's Circle member, DAV, and many more.
Professionally he was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi, held UACPA leadership positions, AICPA quality review program, Institute of Management Accountants national and local leadership, board member of Stuart Cameron McCleod Society and American Accounting Association member, past President National Association of Accountants.
He was a member of the LDS Church s Eagle Gate Second Ward and was a high priest. His ancestral lines included Utah pioneers converted in the Church s early history.
J. Will was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter Annette, brothers Wendell, Thurman, Robert, Bernell and sister, Emma. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law Lynda and Wayne Hansen, grandchildren Jennifer Hansen Swift (Gordon), Greggor L. Hansen and Heather Hansen, and great-granddaughters McKenzie and Casey Swift. He also has an extensive group of extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly.
A viewing will be held Sunday, Jan. 2 from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary. A viewing will be held Jan. 3 from 9:30-10:30 am. at the Eagle Gate Second Ward, 135 North A Street, followed by funeral services at 11 am. Interment will take place at 2 p.m. at the Spanish Fork Cemetery. Funeral services provided by Larkin Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Utah Library for the Blind, Low Vision Center or the Utah Symphony.
Deseret News, December 31, 1999, Page B8
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