Yvonne Burgin Lewis December 31, 1935 – July 2, 2024

Yvonne Burgin Lewis passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.  She was born on December 31, 1935, in Blackfoot, Idaho to Paul and Deaun Burgin.  Yvonne and her 6 siblings were raised in Blackfoot and Lava Hot Springs, Idaho where she attended Marsh Valley High School.

She married Diggs Walter Lewis from Soda Springs in March of 1963. They made their home in Soda Springs where they raised their 3 children, they also had a home in Alpine, Wyoming where they lived permanently after retirement. They also lived in England, Mississippi, and Pocatello while Diggs did consulting work after retirement.

Yvonne was a talented seamstress and owned her own fabric store in Soda Springs. Her painting skill was also remarkable. She loved attending classes with her friends and has left us with many beautiful paintings.  

Yvonne was an entertainer. She loved being with friends and family, putting on dinner parties, skiing, snowmachining, dancing, and going to car shows. She was responsible for putting on the Alpine, WY car show for many years. She was the “life of the party” and will truly be missed.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years Diggs Walter Lewis, Jr. her three children: Britt Lewis of Idaho Falls, Bridgett (Scott) Stewart, and Digger W Lewis of Pinedale, WY. One sister Judy (H.O.) Nix of Jerome, ID. Grandchildren: Pirmin (Whitney) Engeler, Austin (Bregan) Lewis, Hadley (Jessey) Erickson, Kaela Lewis, MaKinzie Lewis, and eight great-grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will take place in the near future.