Robert Zane Lewis, 86

EATON, IN

Robert Zane Lewis passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Janet D. Lewis, his parents Lulu Steffey and Oz Lewis, one brother Wendell Lewis and two sisters, Lucille Edwards and Wilma Carder.

Bob was born in Eaton, Indiana on October 9, 1924. He lived his entire life in Eaton where he and his wife raised their family. Bob graduated from Eaton High School in 1943. He and Janet were married January 15, 1948 and were married for sixty-three years. Bob worked for Borg Warner Corporation (Warner Gear) from the late 1940s retiring in 1980. He also for many years worked another job at Eddie’s Antennaes. After retiring Bob worked several places before working for many years at G.W. Bartlett Corporation. In addition to his love of reading and fishing, Bob had a deep love for his gardening and the outdoors. Bob was a life long member of the United Methodist Church, the UAW and the American Legion in Muncie.

Bob was a purple heart recipient having been in a PBY (Catalina) which crashed in the Atlantic off the east coast of the U.S. while searching for German submarines. He sustained broken bones and teeth and recuperated for a time in a hospital in Puerto Rico which was visited by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. He was returning by train to active duty after attending the funeral of his brother Wendell who was killed on Okinawa when the war ended. He left the Naval Aviation division of the Navy as an Aerial Gunners Mate 3rd Class.

Bob was, as his wife Janet very patriotic and proud to have served his country. He was currently very concerned about the loss of life in the helicopter crash in Afghanistan as well as the deaths and woundings of all our brave men and women in the military. He was a proud, lifetime Democrat and was sometimes active in primary and national elections at the local level. He worked as a poll worker at Eaton along with Janet for many years. He always wore his WWII Veteran baseball cap or his WWII U.S. Navy Veteran cap, even in the hospital. He would probably not be recognized without it on because he wore it at all times except when sleeping. He deeply appreciated the words of thanks he often received from citizens when he crossed their path.

Bob was a kind, generous, caring, hard-working husband, father, and friend. He was loved by anyone who talked with him even for a few minutes.

He is survived by his children: Kathy Bartlett (Gary), Muncie, Peggy Constant (Jay), Selma, Robert W. Lewis (Anne) Alexandria, Virginia and Theodore J. Lewis (Beth) Carmel. He is also survived by one brother James Lewis (Carol) Matthews, and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Grandchildren: Darcy Phillips, Allison Inman (Chris) Whitney Constant, Tyler Constant, Robert C. Lewis, Catherine Lewis, Teddy Lewis, Andrew Lewis and step-granddaughter Melody Constant; Great Grandchildren: Anthony Needler, Kayla Needler, Brandon Phillips, Taylor Inman, and Step-Grandchildren, Jaylynn and Katelin Gann. He was also preceded in death by a great-grandchild, Cassie.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Pastor Keith Williams presiding. Burial with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.

Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, August 12, at the funeral home and from 9:00 am until 11:00 Saturday.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to The Smile Train, The Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 75816, Topeka, KS 66675, or The Veterans’ Hospital of Marion, Indiana, (The Christmas Gift Shot(att. Agent Cashier) 1700 E. 38th St., Marion, IN 46953, or Adopt a U.S. Soldier, www.adoptaussoldier.com.

The family wishes to deeply thank the 6th, and CTU units of IU BMH, Integra Rehabilitation Hospital at Ball Memorial Hospital, The 5th Floor dialysis center especially Nurse Cheryl Cole. Dr. Rimawi of the Cancer Center, Dr. Reddy and Dr. Tony Dowell of Integra, Dr. Ali, Dr. Zawadoski, Dr. K. Mauller, and Dr. Sarin of Medical Consultants. Special thanks also to hospitalists, Dr. Gamble and Dr. Shue. The family would like to also thank Janet and Bob’s kind neighbors who looked out for them in their later years.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.

Charles R. 'Dick' Foust, 72

Eaton, IN

Charles R. “Dick” Foust, 72, passed away, Wenesday, August 3, 2011 at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Eaton on July 10, 1939 to William and Helen (Clevenger) Foust. Charles graduated from Eaton High School in 1958 and went to work for Warner-Gear at age 18. On July 8, 1966 he married Mary Brenner at the Church of God in Eaton.

Charles served his country in the National Guard and also attended the Eaton First Church of God. He was an avid fisherman and took pride in his yard work. Charles was a huge sports fan, always watching sports on TV as well as attending most of Delta High School’s basketball and football games. In 2005, after 47 years of employment, he retired form Warner-Gear (Borg-Warner).

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Mary Foust, three daughters: Lesa Foust (Russ Watkins), Pam Foust, and Becky Foust, a sister, Dolores Mullins (Mike), one grandchild, Cody Watkins, an uncle, E.R. Clevenger, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Foust and Loren Foust, and a sister, Donna June Foust.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, August 8, 2011 in the Eaton First Church of God, 700 E. Harris St., Eaton, with Pastor Andy Denniston presiding. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.

Visitation will be from 1:00 - 5:00 pm, Sunday, August 7, at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton and one hour prior to services Monday at the church.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.