Lewis R. Vavra, 90, of Laramie, died Friday, July 5, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on September 8, 1928. His parents were George and Rowena (Bedell) Vavra. He attended schools in Cedar Rapids and later received degrees from Coe College and Iowa State University. He was retired from working in the Albany County School District.
In 1957 he and Barbara Lynne Houck were married in South Dakota.
Lew was a member of the Izaak Walton League and Laramie Plains Lion’s Club.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Barbara, and his son, Roy Vavra.
He is survived by his brother, Larry and his sisters, Gina and Sandy; his daughter, Karen Spears (Mark) of Maryland; his daughter, Ann Faris of Laramie; his grandkids, Greg Jester, Baylea Vallier (Ty), Abbea Faris; and his great grandkids, Karter and Kash Vallier. He is also survived by his dear friend, Mary Petrick and his dogs, Charlie and Beau and his horse, George, all who he loved very much.
Cremation has taken place, a celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the Izaak Walton League Travelle Chapter.
To Karen Spears: Although I did not know Lew personally, I feel like I knew him through you. My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time of loss. Thoughts and prayers to you.
Family pf Lewis, My condolences go out to you family. You had an awesome father, grandfather, great grandfather. He had been my neighbor for 20 years. Never a better one. He will be missed. He took my mother and others as well to Grace's Chapel for years until she broke her hip. (She didn't go to ours). He was a true neighbor.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss. Lew gave abundantly of his time, talents and friendship. He will be missed greatly and remembered fondly.
Lew was a good friend, and a good man--so friendly, down-to-earth, and fun to be with. He will be missed.
Our condolences
My sympathy to lew family. You were a great guy and had sense of humor, you loved the Wyoming cowboys and Cowgirls. I great memories of you and your best friend Chris going fishing . the Izaak Walton League will not be the same either, My sympathy also to your friend Mary she is a very nice person. You are with God now and are at peace, dttio Lew and God bless,