Michael Lewis, 60 / Oct. 21, 1951 — Feb. 6, 2012

Published 11:38 pm Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Michael Lewis, 60
Oct. 21, 1951 — Feb. 6, 2012

Michael E. “Louie” Lewis, 60, of Edwardsburg, passed away Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at his sister’s residence in Niles following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born the son of Leo Lewis and Ellen Pennycuff on Oct. 21, 1951, in South Bend.

Lewis was raised by Bruce and Ellen Berkey in Niles and attended Brandywine schools. A truck driver most of his life, he traveled the country hauling steel. In his spare time Lewis enjoyed listening to music, reading, quiet times in the ocean and spending time with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Bruce Berkey; a brother, Theodore “Ted” Berkey; and his former wife, Beverly Dunnifan.

He is survived by his mother, Ellen Berkey of Niles; two sons, Zachary Underwood of Florida, Jimmy Lewis of Berrien Springs; two daughters, Charity Lewis of Indianapolis and Sarah Fischer of Saginaw, Mich.; two grandchildren; a brother, Trevern “Trev” Berkey of Granger, Ind.; three sisters, Fonda (Mike) Ford of Morganton, N.C., Melody (Tom) VanZant of Niles and Thelma (Brian) Schrader of Granger; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to celebrate Mike and Ted’s life will be held Saturday Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. with visitation beginning at noon at Portage Road General Baptist Church, 1765 Portage Rd. in Niles.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in c/o Brown Funeral Home 521 E. Main St., Niles, MI 49120.

Photos, condolences or memories may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com or www.Facebook.com/BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services.