Shirley Lewis

a school administrator primarily responsible for the overall well-being, academic performance, and social development of female students, overseeing their behavior, providing support and guidance, and acting as a primary point of contact for issues specific to girls within a school environment

Shared by a zahour on 11/21/2024 2:29 AM

A fine, stately woman. She maintained a dignified approach to discipline, loyalty (Riverside-Brookfield), and etiquette! Fifteen years my senior!

Shared by andrea zahour-peckham on 11/21/2024 2:16 AM

Shirley was a wonderful woman, ahead of her time and an example for young women. We worked together on the Educational Foundation and developed a friendship, that extended outside the walls of RB. I,like many, was fortunate to have known her. Bless and thank you, Shirley.

Shared by joanne kosey on 9/8/2020 3:37 AM

I spent quite a bit of time with Miss Lewis. Never did she give up on me. It was her that got me to graduate on time. My mother thanks her too. Thank you for believing in me. May you Rest in Peace

Shared by dawn albertsen daly on 9/1/2020 5:22 PM

Shirley Lewis was a trailblazer for young women like myself who were able to see other women in positions of leadership which at the time was rare. I am so thankful to her and RB for my experience. I will certainly miss her.

Shared by christy nosek carter on 9/1/2020 1:49 AM

Please accept my condolences. I do really have fond memories of her - remembering she was always lending an ear to talk during hard teen times even though she was bombarded on a daily basis with issues going on. God Bless

Shared by kathleen bauer on 9/1/2020 12:55 AM

Shirley was a friend and colleague. I feel fortunate to have known her.

Shared by jerry thoma on 8/31/2020 3:58 AM

Shirley was a mentor to me as a young teacher at RB and my respect for her over the years only grew. I feel fortunate to have worked with her. My condolences to her family.

Shared by marilyn brumund on 8/28/2020 2:33 PM

Shirley was the finest administrator with whom I have ever worked. She was respectful to everyone, and could calm a situation like no other. She was a kind and fair person. I will always remember her and all that I learned from her..

Shared by vicki notier on 8/28/2020 12:39 AM

A great soul. Helped us all at RB

Shared by brant abrahamson on 8/27/2020 12:57 AM

Shirley will be missed. She was an exemplary administrator at Riverside Brookfield, always guiding both students and faculty in a humanistic manner. She was a kind person and a good friend to me and many. My condolences go out to her nephew and his family.

Shared by barbara dunn on 8/26/2020 8:43 PM

We have fond memories of Shirley. We worked together for many years at RB. Shirley enjoyed her students as a teacher, Dean, Student Personnel Administrator and was highly respected by all. Shirley was a "go to" person who touched the lives of so many. We extend to her family our deepest sympathy.

Shared by bill & sue vanderberg, former faculty on 8/26/2020 4:16 PM

I started as a Riverside Brookfield Biology Teacher in 1971 and had the privilege of working with Shirley until she retired. After her retirement, Shirley and I were waiting to be individually interviewed by Gary Prokes for his tv show. We had time to chat and she told the story of just graduating from college. She and friend took a convertible and drove to Mexico City, where they were convinced to get a guide before continuing on to the Pacific Coast. Certainly Shirley had an adventurous spirit! Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Shared by carl koch on 8/25/2020 8:55 PM

To family of Shirley Lewis. I'm sorry for your loss of a wonderful lady. I worked at RB High School with her. She was a great influence to many people.

Shared by sharon sedivy on 8/23/2020 8:12 PM

We will miss Shirley very much. We already missed her at RBHS. She was an administrator with a ton of empathy for students and staff alike. She guided me so much when I was a young teacher. Please accept my condolences. Sincerely, Jan Goldberg RBHS teacher from 1976-2012

Shared by jan goldberg on 8/23/2020 7:57 PM