Elsa B. Lewis passed away peacefully, at home, June 27, 2023 after a short illness.  Elsa was born February 8, 1933, in Oliver, B.C, Canada, to pioneers John and Francis Bork.  Elsa was raised and worked on the family orchard in Oliver, B.C., and attended school in Oliver.  After high school Elsa took a hairdresser course in Vancouver, B.C., then moved to Cranbrook, BC for work.

In 1955 Elsa moved back to her family in Oliver, and met Grant Lewis of Oroville, Washington.  Elsa and Grant married in March 1957, raising five children in the community of Oroville.  Grant and Elsa were married 64 years.

During Elsa's 90 years, outside of raising her family, she became an unofficial ambassador for her community, welcoming the many new residents to Oroville.  Many have commented that, "she was their first friend in Oroville" and that she greeted everyone with a smile, acceptance, and kindness.  Elsa's volunteering and generosity were well known in her community.  She belonged to the Rebekah Lodge, Junior Women, Royal Neighbors, Street Scape and the United Methodist Church to name a few.

When not being a wife and mother of 5, Elsa enjoyed "coffee with the girls", skiing and travelling.  She had fond memories of ski trips adventures with her girlfriends, visiting her sister-in-law in the Yukon, Canada and a trip to Hawaii for her 80th birthday.

Elsa and her best friend, Bev Buckmiller's, restaurant, The Kitchen Coop, was a warm and welcoming town favorite which showcased friendship, laughter, and the fabulous cooking that Elsa was well known for.   Her and Grant's home on the lake was the "coffee shop" family, neighbors and friends gathered at, with Christmas being an open house for everyone to stop by.  One of Elsa's many gifts was to always "go with the flow" when times were busy and chaotic.  Her smile, laughter, love and joy for her family and friends help many through tough times.

Elsa was a faithful and loyal wife, wonderful mother, and grandmother, helping her children and grandchildren with open arms.  Elsa will be deeply missed by her family and by all who's life she has touched with her kindness.

Elsa is survived by her daughters Marcy Divine, Oroville and Mikki Lewis, Omak, Washington, brothers John and David Bork and sister Irene Fayed, as well as six grandchildren: Casey Divine, Nicholas Lewis, Heather Barton, Jake Barton, Emili Divine, Kelly Myer and great grand-daughter Alice Divine.  Elsa was predeceased by her loving husband Grant Lewis and her three sons, Tom, Allen and Steve, her parents John and Francis Bork, sisters Gertrude, Margaret, Madie, and brothers Conrad and Walter.

Funeral Services will be held July 17th @ 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Oroville, Washington.