Lewis Allen Phelps

Lewis Allen Phelps returned peacefully to his Heavenly Father on March 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born May 24, 1938, in Mesa, Arizona, Lewis lived a life centered on faith, family, music, and service. Those who knew him will remember his gentle spirit, warm humor, and the genuine interest he took in every person he met.

Lewis earned three degrees in music from the University of Arizona, beginning a lifelong devotion to teaching and sharing the joy of music. He served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the New England Mission, where he met Jean Frodsham who would become his beloved wife and eternal companion. Together they raised four children—Michele, Elna, Allyson, and Brad —and built a family that grew to include twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, all of whom brought him immense joy.

Teaching was one of Lewis’s greatest gifts. During 35 years at Mount Union College, along with time teaching at Point Loma High School, the BYU Jerusalem Center, and the Osher program, he blessed thousands of students. He often said, “Anyone who gets to be paid to do what he loves to do is blessed,” and those who learned from him knew how deeply he loved both music and the people he taught.

A devoted disciple of Jesus Christ, Lewis served faithfully in many church callings, including bishop, Young Men president, and branch president. He especially loved working with youth and strengthening testimonies, offering quiet encouragement that many carried with them for a lifetime.

Lewis found joy in racquetball, backpacking, woodworking, baking bread and pies, and learning new arts such as the Japanese shamisen and calligraphy. Music remained his lifelong expression of faith, and he arranged dozens of hymns for friends, many now shared at LewisPhelpsMusic.com.

Lewis will be remembered for his quiet faith, steady kindness, and the way he made people feel valued and loved. His legacy lives on in his family, the countless students whose lives he touched, and the music that continues to lift hearts and testify of the Savior.

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 650 E 2150 S, Bountiful, UT.

A live stream will be provided by the ward at this link: https://app.zoom.us/wc/97082148521/join

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.