Lewis was born in Hanley, Saskatchewan. Flew a Lancaster in Europe WWII, married Hilda in the UK, but returned to Canada to prepare for the Japanese front. Hilda and baby Glenys joined him in Hanley where they prospered: farmed, sold farm machinery, dusted his crops with his private helicopter and raised 4 children. You must read his book "The Flying Duddridges". Party venues were Gordon United Church, Langford BC, and Royal Colwood Golf Club.