Avis Anderson Stephenson Lewis

Avis Anderson Stephenson Lewis, 87, died June 24, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah, after a several-years struggle with melanoma. She was born June 28, 1931, to Francis Ellis and Macel Morrey Anderson in Oak City, Utah. She was raised in Oak City assisting her father with farming, cattle and turkey raising. She attended schools in Oak City Elementary, Delta High School, LDS Business College, and Dixie Junior College where she graduated in 1952. After graduation she became employed at the University of Utah where she was secretary to Dr. Melvin A. Cook. She later worked for IRECO Chemicals and Cook Associates, Inc. She married Malcolm B. Stephenson on October 20, 1954, and they became the parents of five children: Larry A, Scott B, Elaine, Gordon Kent, and James Paul. They were later divorced. In 1989 she married Daniel Lewis, later divorced.
She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, receiving numerous callings including ordinance worker in the Salt Lake Temple. She had a firm testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and strived always to live its teachings.
Avis is survived by her family, Larry A (Mary), Scott B (Marla), Elaine Tuck, Gordon Kent (Catherine), and James Paul (Suzanne), 19 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren, brother Paul Anderson (Kathleen), sisters-in-law Winnifred Cope and Helen Anderson.
Preceded in death by brothers Francis Lyman Anderson, John Morrey Anderson, sisters Carma Anderson, Jeanette Cox, and grandson Kyle Tuck. Viewing at Memorial Estates Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Road on Friday June 28 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Funeral services will be in the Rose Park Seventh Ward at 1200 West and 1200 North, Salt Lake City, (Saturday June 29 at 9:30 am). (A viewing will precede the funeral service from 8:00 – 9:00 am). In lieu of flowers, please donate to the LDS missionary fund.
Posterity of Avis Anderson Stephenson Lewis
Larry A (Mary) Stephenson
Lisa Anne (Ryan) Stephenson-Horne
Isaac Matthew Stephenson
Hannah Marie Stephenson-Horne
Tyler James Stephenson-Horne
Thomas Raymond Stephenson
Jennifer Lee (Andrew) Harlos
Ransom Davide Harlos
Joseph Malcolm (Rachel) Stephenson
Zachary Thomas Stephenson
Scott B (Marla) Stephenson
Niki A (Jon) Haslam
Tyaan (Michael) McGowen
Finley Nicole McGowen
Merrick Lewis McGowen
Caleb Jonathan McGowen
Deacon Kevin McGowen
Brandon Scott Stephenson
Jeffrey Sean Stephenson
Andrew Bryce Stephenson
Elaine Tuck
Uriel (Teresa) Tuck
Kevin Matthew Tuck
Shannon Kayla (Jose Miguel) Sanchez Brea
Elodie Joy Sanchez Brea
Nolan Miguel Sanchez Brea
Kyle Alex Tuck (deceased)
Gordon Kent (Catherine) Stephenson
Mark Edward (Tonya) Stephenson
Aiden Nolan Michael
Brantley John VandeVoort
Daniel James (TashAyla) Stephenson
James Paul (Suzanne) Stephenson
Laura Charity (Nathan) Halliday
Lily Marie Halliday
Elena Kathryn Halliday
Wesley James (Carrie) Stephenson
Hannah Christine Stephenson
Jacob Daniel Stephenson
Nicholas Isaiah Larry Stephenson
Service Information
Viewing June 28, 2019 at 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Memorial Redwood Mortuary and Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT, 84123





Viewing June 29, 2019 at 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Rose Park Seventh Ward, 1200 West and 1200 North, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116





Funeral Service
June 29, 2019 at 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Rose Park Seventh Ward, 1200 West and 1200 North, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116