In Memoriam

Victor L. Lewis, Jr.

Obituary

Chicago Tribune

March 14, 2021

Victor Lewis
Yale graduation 1964

Dr. Victor L. Lewis, Jr., age 78, of Chicago, passed away on March 2, 2021, surrounded by family.

His passion for medicine, healing, and helping allowed him to impact the lives of thousands while doing what he loved.

Dr. Lewis graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Yale University 1964 and Northwestern University Medical School 1968. He completed his residency at LSU, and served two years in the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander aboard the USS Ranger during the Vietnam War.

His professional career spanned more than 35 years at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he performed plastic, reconstructive, and maxillofacial surgery. In addition, Dr. Lewis participated in numerous medical missionary trips abroad.

Victor Lewis
in later life

Outside the operating room, he frequently enjoyed adventures with his wife and two sons. He was an accomplished tennis player, enjoyed golf and fishing, and had an insatiable thirst for Civil War history and artifacts.

Affectionately referred to as "the doctor with a golden heart," he will be remembered as someone who would help anyone in need.

Preceded in death by his parents, Victor Sr. and Anne Lewis (nee Ward), and his sister Dianne Lewis Hall. Survived by his loving wife Jayne (nee Martin), children Victor III "Torrey" (Carrie), Michael (Elizabeth), his brother Edwin (Gloria), niece Catherine Anne, and nephew Edwin Jr.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the B. Herold Griffith, MD, Scholarship Fund or your favorite charity.