Edwin Lewin

Edwin Lewin passed away peacefully in his home in Seattle on January 15, 2015, at the age of 92. He was surrounded by the love of his family and died as he wished, holding the hand of Stephanie, his wife of 53 years.

Ed was born in Los Angeles in 1922. After high school, he served in the Merchant Marine, spending a year in India. On returning he enlisted in the Army and was trained as a translator. After serving, in New York City, he met and married Flyn and accepted a job working for an American company in Mexico. They lived there for ten years, having three children. He later moved to San Francisco where he met and married Stephanie. They had one child and in 1967 relocated to Washington, living on Mercer Island for many years before settling in Seattle.

Ed had a long and varied career in sales and a life-long love of cars and driving. He enjoyed meeting new people and always had a joke to share. He was an accomplished cook and loved the kitchen. He volunteered with Red Cross for over 25 years, using his fluency in Spanish to do interpreting. He also served on the Madison Park community council.

In addition to Stephanie, Ed is survived by his children Lynn (Paul), Anne (Steve), and Mark, grandchildren Aaron, Adam, and Erica, niece and nephews Josh, Lisa, Jed, and Jared and their families, and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother Charles, his son Dale, and his step-daughter Marcie.

At Ed’s request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Seattle chapter of the Red Cross.