SHARON LEE LEWANDOWSKI
Sharon Lee Lewandowski, 78, of Green Valley, Arizona, formerly of Posen, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 at The Villas in Green Valley. Sharon loved angels and each year at Christmas, she would add one new angel to her angel tree. How fitting that she became an angel on 11-11, which is recognized around the world as the strongest angel number.
Sharon was born March 20, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan. She was the oldest of four daughters born to Theodore “Ted” and Vivian (Sytek) Krawczak. She spent her early years in Posen with her sisters, Bonnie, Lana, and Marsha.
She graduated from Posen High School in 1960 as valedictorian. She was also a member of the St. Casimir Catholic Church, where she enjoyed volunteering. Sharon married her high school sweetheart Dennis M. Lewandowski in Posen, Michigan, in 1962 and moved to Detroit where they had two children, Todd and Pamela. They later resided in Rochester HIlls, Michigan, where Sharon worked in the medical practice of Dr. Pamela Johnson. In retirement, Sharon, Dennis, and their cockapoo Rosie traveled between residences in Presque Isle, Michigan and Green Valley, Arizona. Rosie brought an unparalleled level of joy to Sharon.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Dennis Lewandowski of Green Valley, Arizona; one son, Todd (Chris) Lewandowski of Hillard, Ohio, and one daughter Pamela (Edward Deneweth of White Lake, Michigan; three grandchildren, Rachael, Sophie, and Grant, of HIllard, Ohio; two sisters, Lana (Tom) Gilbertson of Gilbert, Arizona, and Marsha Gay, of Alpena, Michigan; five nieces, Lorraine (Dave) Chappa of Lachine, Michigan, Sari (Todd) Fortin of Oak Creek, Wisconsin, Penni (Denny) Sikkila of Gilbert, Arizona, Greta (Jeremy) Ryan of Ossineke, Michigan, and Amy Klein, of Vicksburg, Michigan; and four nephews, Scott Klein of Galesburg, Eric (Christy) Klein, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Joshua (Lindsay) Nowak, Presque Isle, Michigan, and Nicholas (Natalie) Nowak, of East Jordan, Michigan.
She is preceded in death by her parents Theodore and Vivian Krawczak, her sister Bonnie Klein, and her niece, Nicole Nowak.
Sharon was a loving wife, devoted mother, doting grandmother and master cookie baker. When her grandchildren visited, her kitchen was full of strewn flour and warm memories. She loved family gatherings, Neil Diamond concerts, a good round of golf, and sipping a great glass of wine with family on her deck overlooking Grand Lake. After a fierce battle with Alzheimer’s, we find peace in knowing that all the wonderful traits by which she was known have now returned.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.