Cecil Eugene Lewelling passed away on August 2, 2021 in his home. He was 92.
Graveside Services will be held on Monday, August 9 at 11:00 a.m. at Greenwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rough & Ready Highway, Grass Valley with a reception to follow.
Cecil was born on December 17, 1928 in Willow, OK to George and Hattie Lewelling. He married Maxine in 1946. They just celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. Before moving to Grass Valley in 1957, Cecil worked for Fresno State College in the agriculture department. After arriving in Grass Valley he worked for Hansen Brothers and Teichert as a heavy equipment operator. Cecil worked on many local construction projects such as the ground work for Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital as well as most of the roads of Nevada County including Highway 20. Cecil belonged to Operating Engineers Union for over 50 years. He also volunteered for the Nevada County Boat Patrol at Engelbright Lake.
He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, his family and was a member of the Penn Valley Community Church.
He will be missed by many. He was the neighborhood handyman and was to many as “Pa”.
He is survived by his wife Maxine, his daughters Diane (Jim) Hawkeswood and Debi (Bill) Kerr of Grass Valley, grandchildren Kelly (Mark) LaTorraca of Reno, NV, Jay Hawkeswood of Hidden Valley Lake, CA, Billy (Kelsea) Kerr of Ripon, CA, Justin (Shannon) Kerr of Paradise, CA, Greg Kerr of Washington DC, great-grandchildren Clay, Madison and Chesney Hawkeswood, Kacey, Liam, Peyton and Paige Kerr.
He’s preceded in death by his parents and ten siblings. He is the last of his immediate family.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Foothills, 11270 Rough & Ready Highway, Grass Valley, CA 95945.
