Milo Lewis

A long time businessman Milo "Mike" W. Lewis, 83, Bismarck, died April 20, 2006 in a local hospital. Services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday at First United Methodist Church, Bismarck, with the Rev. Kermit Culver officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 2-9 PM Sunday at Eastgate Funeral Service and will continue one hour prior to the service. Mike Lewis was born on November 24, 1922, in Shevlin, MN, the son of Joseph and Della Duffy Lewis. He was raised and educated in Driscoll, ND. He moved to Bismarck in 1940 and started working as parts manager at Copelin Motors. He became part owner of Copelin Motors which later changed its name to Bismarck Nash. In 1954 he sold his share at Bismarck Nash and started working at Capital Motors as Manager. In 1957 he started working as Sales Manager at McCarney Ford. In 1961 he became part owner of McCarney Ford. He worked there for 22 years. Mike earned many awards for outstanding sales achievements during his automobile career. In 1977 Mike suffered major heart problems and was forced to retire. He sold his shares to Holms Ford/Mercury/Lincoln in 1979, now known as Eide Ford. Mike enjoyed their lake home with his family for 31 years. He enjoyed boating, riding his motorcycles, and traveling. He enjoyed spending time with his McDonald's coffee klatch and friends. Mike was active in many community affairs. He was Secretary/Treasurer of the Bismarck/Mandan Automobile Dealers Association, a Director for the Heart Butte Association, a life member of the Bismarck Elks Club, a member of the Moose Club and a member of the Bismarck Eagles Club of which he served on the Board of Trustees for 5 years. He participated in many volunteer functions at the Eagles and was active in Telephone Pioneers as a Pioneer Partner, delivered Meals on Wheels and various others. He had an outstanding personality and was liked by all. His favorite past time was teasing and playing tricks. Mike is survived by his wife of 45 years, Geri; four sons and daughters-in-law, Mike Sherri, of Bismarck, Terry of Bismarck, and twins, Robert of Steele and William Mary of Mandan; nine grandchildren, Jesse Lewis, Jason Lewis, Dawn DeCoteau Andy, Kaylon Lewis, James Lewis, Kristofer Lewis, Michael Lewis, Ashley Lewis and McKenzie Lewis; two great-grandchildren, Amber and Kyle DeCoteau; and one wonderful twin sister, Nyla McGregor of Long Beach, CA. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cherished friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Della Lewis; two brothers, Eldon and Howard; and two sisters, Vannie Dahl, and Mina Faulkner.

Milo Lewis

November 24, 1922 - April 20, 2006