Lewis F. Urry, age 77, of Eaton Township died Tuesday October 19, 2004 at Southwest General Hospital in Middleburg Heights following a short illness. He was born in Pontypool, Ontario. He had resided in Eaton Township since 1992 m Read Obituary
As a coworker and Patent Agent at the Union Carbide Parma Research Laboratory for about ten years many years ago while Lew was changing the Battery world forever, I was startled and greatly saddened to read of his passing in the local St. Petersburg, Florida newspaper.
He was a Great fellow in the technical staff and will be greatly missed by the world as well as his friends and family.
Mason Cox
I never had the honor of meeting Lewis but I am more than proud of his accomplishments. I will pray for him, for you and your family. Please accept my sincere condolences during this time.
I started work for Union Carbide in 1982 and was impressed by the caliber of work that I understood Lew to do. Later as I moved to Asheboro, NC and worked on the alkaline battery, we faced some tough challenges over the years. At times I would call Lew and ask for his insight or invite him to meetings to get his perspective there. I was amazed that he was always willing to give his time and experience to me regardless of what other things he was working on. I have the utmost respect for him and send my condolences to his familty on his passing.
I never met your father, but I wish to express my sorrow for his passing. Because of his hard work and invention of the alkaline battery, thousands, including myself, have had an opportunity to provide for their families.
May GOD bless you and touch you in HIS special way.
Jerry, Laurie and family I am sorry to read of your loss. I have such wonderful memories of your family during those high school years. Please accept my condolences in this time of sorrow. With deepest sympathy, Karen Streator Smith.
I was stunned to read an email from a fellow worker in Cleveland yesterday telling of your father's passing. I have known your Dad since he joined Canadian National Carbon Company, in Toronto, in 1950, right out of university. We served on the Recreation Club there for a couple of years, then your Dad was transferred to Cleveland, in 1954. My husband (since deceased) and I moved to Cleveland in 1955 and I, too, worked at the Research Lab. Your Dad came to dinner on many occasions since we Canucks always stuck together. I had been in touch with your Dad a couple of years ago because a man (since deceased) who went to my church graduated from University with him; he also used to go to this man's home for dinner in Toronto (small world).
I was driving this morning and heard the announcement on our local Toronto (I moved back 'home' in 1989) AM station that your Dad, who invented the Energizer Bunny Battery, had died.
Please accept my Sincere Sympathies at this time of parting; certainly your Dad left a GREAT BIG MARK on this world. I feel priviledged to have known him.
Jerry,Steven and Kathy,
I have very fond memories of all of you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers right now. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Love,
Mrs. Kinde, your first grade teacher
Lew Urry was already a 'living legend' when I hired on at the Union Carbide, Parma Technical Center in 1966. Lew became a good friend and mentor. The privilege of knowing greatness comes so seldom in one's life time. This privilege and our friendship that will always be remembered and treasured. My condolences and prayers are with Lew's family. Sincerely, Glenn Bernasek
Dear Kathy and family:
I am so sorry to hear about your father. Please accept my sincere sympathy. I am sure you and your kids will miss him terribly.
Sincerely,
Shelley Dolin (David Lepka's cousin)
I worked at Union Carbide/Eveready for 7+ years in the late 70's and early '80s and knew Lew during those years. He was a mentor for many of the up-and-coming Chemical Engineers like myself. He will be missed, but never forgotten. My condolences to family and friends. Sincerely, David Blattenberger
