Avrom Dave (A.D.) Lewis

Avrom D. Lewis, 96, of Woodbridge, VA., died peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions, Woodbridge while in Hospice care following a prolonged illness. He was born June 4, 1928, in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late John and Lillian Lewis. Mr. Lewis served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict and earned degrees from the University of Arizona. He was a member of the Senior Executive Service and principal for LWL Associates supporting Department of Defense military construction projects worldwide. Until weakened by infirmities, Mr. Lewis was an active in the All-American Hawkins-Reeve Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7916 in Occoquan, American Legion Post 364 in Woodbridge, the Dale City Mason Lodge #319, the National Capital Commandery of the Naval Order of the United States, and the Marine Corps Association. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Gisela, twin brother William and wife Kay, and sister Carolyn Berntsen. Mr. Lewis will be interred with the love of his life, Gisela, who he met in the West German Republic at onset of the cold war and married in Heidelberg, Germany in 1954. He is survived by his nephew Peter Berntsen, DE and David Berntsen, New South Wales, Australia, and families. Mr. Lewis loved his military service and civil service career. He enjoyed sharing his military service and career stories with all who would give him a few minutes to hear his stories. He found purpose and joy in helping others. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, August 2, 2024 at 12pm at Miller Funeral Home and Crematory, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Woodbridge, VA 22192. Interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Rd., Triangle, VA 22172 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer’s Walk for Mr. Lewis’ service, click on this link: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2024/DC-NationalCapitalArea?fr_id=17508&pg=entry and enter either “Pechola Taylor” in the name field or “LakeRidge” in the Organization field. Twenty-Third Psalm The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

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Avrom Dave (A.D.) Lewis

July 11, 2024