Retired Nurse Practitioner, Alexis “Lexie” Louise Webb Lewis’s love of life didn’t come to an end with her death. Lexie passed away on March 4th,2024 at the age of 73 surrounded with love from those who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
Lexie was born in Centerville,Iowa on August 18,1950 to her parents Elton and Lorene Webb. She was raised in Unionville,Missouri where she attended school, graduating from Unionville High School in 1968.It is where her firm belief and devotion to God and faith began attending Unionville United Methodist Church. Lexie cherished her time in Putnam County with her parents and life long friends.
Lexie started her nursing journey in 1969 where she attended Centerville Community College, graduating with her Licensed Practical Nursing degree. In the Fall of 1980, she returned to school at Indian Hills Community College where she earned her Registered Nursing degree. Her quest of knowledge continued thru the University of Missouri where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in 1998, as well as her Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Degree in 2001. She practiced as a geriatric Nurse Practitioner at Mosiac Life Care until her retirement in 2021. Lexie maintained many credentials over the years, she was certified and trained in almost everything. Lexie, a compassionate and dedicated nurse, devoted much of her professional life to caring for others. Her servant’s heart allowed her to care so genuinely for all of her patients over the years donning her the nickname “The Myth, The Legend, The Lexie” among her peers.
Lexie married Dan Boland, and together they built a family that brought them immeasurable joy. Their union blessed them with three children: Colby, Gentry and Whitney, who were the center of Lexie’s world. After their divorce in 1986, Lexie and Dan became a model of successful co-parenting. Her dedication to her family was unwavering , and she poured her love into every moment shared with them. Later in life Lexie married Ron Lewis. They created a home together in Milan, Mo and then later in St Joseph, until his passing in 2019.
Lexie was an avid reader whose love of literature started as a little girl. She could often be found with a book or her Kindle. Lexie loved gardening and back in the day was the Gardening Queen. Every summer she harvested endless amounts of fresh produce shared lovingly with neighbors and friends willing to offer their help. Lexie also had a passion for antiques and shopping for a good deal. Her keen eye for unique finds and love for the hunt made every excursion a delightful experience. Lexie’s home reflected her exquisite taste, adorned with treasures she had carefully curated over the years.
Lexie is survived by her loving children: Colby Boland,Gentry Boland, and Whitney (Chad) Barker; daughter in law Celia Alfaro, and bonus son Tyler Boland; Cherished granddaughters Aaliyah,Jacie, and Eva Barker, cherished grandson Mateo Boland, and first husband Dan Boland. Lexie leaves behind her siblings: Melody Cackin,Tiffani Danielson, Ron (Marsha) Danielson, Steve (Lori) Danielson, Janet Coogan,Barb (Matt) Hays, and her precious nieces, nephews, great niece, great nephew, cousins and many life long friends she considered family.
Lexie was preceded in death by her husband Ron Lewis, her Father Elton Webb, her Mother Lorene Danielson, Step-Father Chet Danielson, and her sister Karen Webb.
Lexie’s life was a testament to love, resilience, the importance of family, and her profound dedication to the well being of others. She will be dearly missed, but remembered with love and gratitude for the significant impact she had on the lives of those fortunate enough to know her.
Memorials are suggested to Mosaic Hospice, Mosaic Life Care, and Unionville Cemetery these may be entrusted with Heaton Bowman and Smith.
Visitation Service will begin with the Nightingale Tribute Saturday 3/16/24 1-3pm at Heaton Bowman Smith St Joseph.
Graveside service to follow in Unionville, MO at a later date.
