Obituary: Catherine "Katie" Whiting Lewis

Catherine "Katie" Whiting Lewis 1936 ~ 2006 ST. GEORGE, UT - The greatest love story began when a girl moved to Kanab, Utah and the Kanab High School student body president was smitten. From there it was history. Jerry B. Lewis married Katie Whiting on March 29, 1951 in the St. George Temple. Catherine Eugenia Whiting was born in Los Angeles, CA on May 14 1936 to Ralph E. Whiting and Nellie Priestly Whiting. After Jerry and Katie were married they moved to Mesa, AZ where they were blessed with four of their children. While in Arizona, Jerry worked with Katie's family in various businesses. Katie and her family spent many summers at the Homestead which held a special place in Katie's heart. Jerry and Katie next moved to Colorado where Jerry partnered with Katie's family in a ranching operation. They then moved to Kanab, Utah where they were blessed with their fifth child. Jerry and Katie operated the Parry Lodge, which was purchased by them and his father. While in Kanab, Katie was involved in community women's organizations serving in various positions including president. Next, the family moved to St. George, Utah where they established Lewis Meats. While in St. George, Katie served in the Relief Society, Young Women's and Primary. Katie was a dedicated teacher and leader, where she touched the lives of all she taught both in word and example. Her life was dedicated to serving others, but her great love was her family. She loved her Savior and had an unwavering testimony of Him. Even though she loved her family so much she loved the Savior more. She is survived by her adoring husband Jerry B. Lewis, their five children: Kay Jean Mathews (Omar), Lynn Lewis (Mary Lue), Wanda Lewis, Sharee L. Webb (Loren), and Jeff Lewis (Rachel), 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Jerry and Katie are also loving guardians of Edna Hancock (Bradd) and Zella Nelson (Scott) and their nine children. She is also survived by her brothers John and Rodney Whiting and sister Nell Whiting. She is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Nellie Whiting, two brothers Lester and Donald Whiting, her son-in-law Omar Mathews, and grandsons Brett J. Mathews and Joshua K. Mathews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS East Stake Center 300 E. 450 S., St. George, UT. Visitations will be held May 19, 2006 from 7- 9 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary and Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to services at the East Stake Center. Interment will be in the St. George Cemetery under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Condolences may be sent through the Metcalf website at www.metcalfmortuary.com.