Megan Elizabeth Lewis

Megan Elizabeth Lewis, 39 of Elk Rapids, died suddenly at home, January 10, 2024.  She was born November 22, 1984 in Traverse City, the daughter of Jordan Lewis and Kimberly Gregory.

   Megan graduated from Bellaire High School in 2003, attended Davenport University, and worked for Merrill Lynch in Traverse City.  Megan’s greatest joy was spending time with her son Finn and fiancé Jeff and the many trips they took to his cabin in the UP.  She enjoyed boating, golfing, taking vacations and spending time with her family, nephews, & friends.  She also loved to cook and take long walks with her beloved dog Tucker.     

   Left to cherish her memory are her parents, mother Kimberly Gregory, father Jordan (Geri Jones) Lewis, fiancé Jeff Poutanen, son Finn Henry Lewis Poutanen, step-daughter Emme Rose Poutanen, twin sister Melissa (Keith) Kovtun with nephews Chase and Blake Kovtun, grandmother Maryanne Jorgensen, in-laws Jerry Poutanen and Ruth Bennett, sisters-in-law Theresa (Mike) D’Ambrose, MaryEllen (Jason) Charbonneau, Rachael (Dan) Viitala, 3 nieces Alexis Claire, Alison May, and Margaret Grace Charbonneau, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, all too numerous to mention by name.

   She was preceded in death by her grandparents Arden and Mary Gregory and Duane Jorgensen.

   The family will receive friends Friday, January 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes and again Saturday, January 20, starting at 11 a.m.  Funeral services will follow at 12 noon, with Pastor Gary Bekkering officiating. 

   Memorial contributions can be given to Jeff Poutanen for Finn’s 529 college account; Jeff Poutanen, PO BOX 371, Elk Rapids, MI 49629, Attn: Finn 529.

   Please sign her online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com