Roysten Alwyn Lewis Jr. passed away on November 9 th in his sleep in

Hollister, California, at the age of 86. He was the son of Roysten

Alwyn Lewis and Viola May Lewis.

Roy was born in San Jose, California on July 12, 1937. He grew up on

the family ranch in Paicines and attended Willow Grove School and San

Benito High School. Roy attended Chico State College and then served

with the United States National Guard. He spent numerous days and

hours working on the ranch while he was attending school and later as

he continued his career as an appraiser. Roy was very proud of his job

as an appraiser, which he held for 37 years in the County Assessor’s

office. Roy especially loved the days when he was working and

appraising the land in south San Benito County.

Roy had two surviving siblings, Vernon Lewis, of Santa Barbara, and

Leona Lewis, of Paicines. He was married to Carole Lewis and they had

just recently celebrated their 47 th wedding anniversary.

Roy and Carole raised two children, Kristin Lewis residing in Richmond,

California, and Ryan Lewis residing in Portland, Oregon.

The family will be having a private remembrance at the ranch in

Paicines at a later time. Those who wish to make gifts in his memory,

please choose your non-profit of choice in San Benito County as he

cared very much for all of this area.

The family would like to graciously thank Whispering Pines and all the

involved staff who provided such a caring and compassionate

environment for Roy.