George

Lewis

With sadness and gratitude, we announce the passing of George A. Lewis on January 19, 2023 in Gilroy, CA. Born July 7, 1940, in Eureka, California he attended Eureka High School and UC Berkeley. After graduation from college, he worked for Caltrans and later served in the Peace Corps in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). After returning from the Peace Corps, George rejoined Caltrans before starting as city engineer for the City of Eureka. In 1972, he started work for the City of Morgan Hill and in 1977 left the city to join M.H. Engineering. He agreed to work for the City of Hollister in 1996 after 14 years at MH engineering and several years operating his own business, Lewis Engineering. He worked first as city engineer and then assumed the role of city manager. George retired from the city in 2003 and returned to private practice. He remained involved in the community. He was actively involved with Habitat for Humanity and the United Methodist Church of Hollister.

George is survived by his sons Tim (Helen) Lewis of El Dorado Hills, CA and David (Saskia) Lewis of Nashville, TN. He was a loving stepfather to Joe (Carol) Nicoara of Montclair, CA, Jamie Nicoara, Peter Nicoara of Paradise, CA, and Anne Marie Borbely-Bartis of Morgantown, WV. He will be missed by his grandchildren Shannon, Brahms, Miriam, Julianna, DJ, Taylor, Nick, Kalani, Tria, Ben, Allen, and Shelley. He will be missed by many, including Donna Alsted and family. He made many friends along the way in Eureka, Morgan Hill, and Hollister.

He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Nicoara, brother Ralph Lewis, and parents Theo and Hilma Lewis.

George was a dedicated public administrator, a good father, a generous community member, and a warm friend. He enjoyed reading, including mysteries and California history. He enjoyed working with his hands, travel and camping, and a newfound love of the Warriors. He will be dearly missed. A memorial service will be held 1PM on March 18 at Hollister United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hollister United Methodist Church, 521 Monterey Street, Hollister, CA 95023.