Month: May 2024

To many people, Eva Lewin had a resounding impact. She was a mother, but she was also a vibrant, spunky woman, who graced other people’s lives. Below are different comments that people left following the conversation recorded above, where people expressed the reasons why she was so beloved.

“Your mom (Eva) was tough but such a good person”

-Louise Hoffman

“Your mom (Eva) was always interested in others.”

-Susan Spilka

“She was a great people person.”

-Ronnie Bendeth

“people loved Eva because she embraced everything in life to the fullest and I think this has a lot to do with where your parents came from and what they lived through.  They both loved helping others!!”

-Michael Lewin-Jacus

“I love Eva because she loved people.  She made the effort to keep in touch, to express her love for people. One could not help but love such a tough but cute and sweet lady!  Eva and her husband made us family…brother in–law.”

-Theodore JacuS

“Your mother had such an outrageous accent.  I sometimes wondered if she was making it up as she talked.  But being with your family, we always felt included and friends forever.”

-Mike Baldwin

“First time hearing Eva’s story and it left a profound impact on me! At just 13 years old, her resilience is inspiring. She’s a shining example of overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities with determination. The Lewin sisters make more sense to me now!”

-Ana Lopez

“Eva’s kindness is one of Henry’s favorite memories. One in when she generously catered his mother’s (she was on the same kindertransport and life long friend of Eva)  birthday party for a total of $5.00, the total amount of money a young 7 yo Henry possessed.”

-Susan Schleichkorn

“Thank you, Joanne, for bringing Eva’s story alive. I feel lucky to have known Eva.”

-Anastasia Schepers

“I remember Eva well. a strong lady. You are so much like her and so much like Jack too.”

-Louise Hoffman