Kory (Regan) Lewis, nee Gwen Turvey, was born March 12, 1921 in Chilliwack, BC. Passed into the presence of her Lord October 16, 2012 at Victoria General Hospital.
Predeceased by her parents Arthur and Gladys Turvey, brother Lyle (Millicent), niece Marilyn Penner, her husband of 17 years Dr. Harold Lewis and her namesake Kory Marshall.
Survived by great-niece Dawn (Bob) Arksey of Abbotsford, great-nephew Rory Slater of Richmond, great-great niece Lorna Franzen (Matt) and her sons Preston, Tyrin and Carter of Abbotsford. Also cousins in England and Australia, several “adopted” families and the congregation of Emmanuel Baptist Church where she had been a faithful member for over 40 years.
After serving in the Women’s Division of the RCAF during World War II, Kory had a long teaching career in the Fraser Valley, Penticton, Montreal, Victoria and Gibsons. She was also a Career Education and Curriculum Consultant with the Ministry of Education and took an active role in the BCTF, GVTA and Retired Teacher’s Association.
The Christian influence of her parents shaped her entire life of service in both church and community. She served as the Moderator of the Vancouver Island Association of Baptist Churches, was a member of the board of Carey Theological College, Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, and two terms on the Saanich Police Board. She directed youth camps in the Okanagan and Keats Island and supported Sylvan Acres Baptist Camp by serving on their Board. She was a “volunteer extraordinaire” as a receptionist at the Mustard Seed and “jack-of-all trades” in her church office. She had a passion to support Canadian Baptist Ministries in Canada and abroad. The Baptist Union Ministers of the Island benefited from her encouragement and marvelous meals on a regular basis. Many were on the receiving end of her organizational skills in planning events such as Missions Festivals, Thanksgiving Banquets, surprise parties and funeral receptions.
Kory loved people, pets, photography, music, swimming, canoeing, flying, driving and ice-cream!
A Memorial service will be held Friday, November 2, 2012 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2121 Cedar Hill Crossroads at 1:30 pm with reception following. Memorial gifts may be given to The Mustard Seed, 625 Queens Avenue or to Emmanuel Baptist Church, designated for Canadian Baptist Ministries.
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