Hubert Lew, Jr.'s Obituary
Hubert Lew, Jr.
April 22, 1933 – December 16, 2018
Hubert Lew, Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 16, 2018, joining his loving wife and lifelong companion, Jane, who predeceased him eight years ago.
Hubert was born on April 22, 1933, in Oakland, California. He graduated from Oakland Technical High School and attended the University of California at Berkeley. At the age of 19, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, prior to the end of the Korean War. After his honorable discharge from the Air Force, he began his career with United Airlines as an airplane mechanic. He worked his way up and retired 33 years later as a supervisory staff technician.
Hubert loved traveling the world with Jane and with their children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed attending air shows and regularly participated in local tai chi classes and the Newark Senior Center’s “Walk The Talk” program.
Hubert is survived by his three daughters, Denise Lew of Burke, VA; Elise Lamberson (James) of Tualatin, OR; and Clarise Lew (Wendy) of Fremont, CA. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Leslie Beatrice of Philadelphia, PA; Trevor Lamberson of Tualatin, OR; and Daria Lamberson of San Francisco, CA; and sisters Peggy Ahtye of Salinas, CA and Marion Chinn of Richmond, CA.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Centerville Presbyterian Church, 4360 Central Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536, 510-793-3575.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to “Drivers For Survivors, Inc.” 39270 Paseo Padre Pkwy., #355, Fremont, CA 94538, 510-579-0535, [email protected]. Donations also accepted online at driversforsurvivors.org.
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