Lewis Sheridan Trusty

Birth date: Mar 18, 1943 Death date: Sep 20, 2020

On behalf of the staff at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park we are honored to be serving the Trusty family but saddened to announce the passing of Lewis Sheridan Trusty. Arrangements are incomp Read Obituary

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Regina J Ahlgren

224w ago

Aloha, I was Lew's massage therapist for many years. I started seeing him again mid Covid and of course noticed he was struggling. I have been thinking about him alot lately as I don't keep tabs on my clients but thought too much time had gone by since hearing from him. I am saddened to look him up and find this. He was such an inspiration of resilience. I honestly thought nothing could get this guy. Through everything he maintained a great sense of humor and a curiosity of a young child. I was amazed of his strength and highly entertained by his stories!! sigh. I am so sorry and my condolences to his family. Sorry also for not looking for him sooner. I am honored and better for knowing him! Regina

Vanderpool Christine

228w ago

Lewis Sheridan Trusty (Lew), 77, of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away at 1 p.m. (HST) on September 20, 2020.

Lew was born in Pasadena, CA March 18, 1943 to Frances Waskowski and Lum Sherman Trusty. Lew was an only child.

He graduated from Pasadena High School in 1961. Then attended Occidental College studying economics and graduated with the class of 1965. Graduate studies were completed at the University of Southern California (U.S.C.) where he received an MBA in Real Estate Finance. Followed by an MA in Cinema. His master thesis film, “Silent Forest”, a documentary film about the kelp beds of Southern California won countless National and International Film festival awards.

Lew’s passions were photography and the ocean. Anything to do with the ocean wether underwater snorkeling or SCUBA diving to surfing, wind surfing, outrigger canoe paddling and sailing on the surface. He combined these into becoming a renowned underwater photographer, cameraman and videographer.

He combined his business knowledge and artistic talents while he worked as a real estate broker and investor, independent film maker, and professor at Hawaii Pacific University. Lew first started teaching in the business school. Then joined the film and media arts department. He inspired students to produce films and media for non-profit groups including the film for the Pearl Harbor Memorial and Shriners Hospital. He led a group of students to South Africa to produce a film about AIDS education. Some of his independent educational films included “Hawaii Underwater”, Underwater Hawaii DVD postcards, “Baby’s Underwater Adventure” and “Monk Seal Blues.”

He was a life member of the Pasadena Masonic Lodge and Al Malaikah Shrine in CA. On Oahu he was a member of the Aloha Shriners and Order of the Eastern Star, Leahi Chapter where he served as Worthy Patron. Lew was a member of Central Union Church for over 20 years and served several years on their Board of Deacons. He was a member of the Hui Nalu Canoe Club and Hawaii Yacht Club.

Survived by two spouses, five children and 6 grandchildren:
Mary Nevens (married 1967-1975) and their children Kimberly Trusty DeAllen, Kelly Trusty Vosburg Clark (Daniel) and grandchildren Molly Vosburg Rinkel (Scott), Logan Vosburg, Abigail DeAllen and Eleanor DeAllen.

Christine Vanderpool Meier (married 1978-2009) and their children Lucas Trusty, Janelle Trusty Dante (George) and step-son Keith Meier and grandchildren Talon Meier and Cade Meier.

Lew is preceded in death by his parents Frances and Lum Trusty.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the Aloha Shriners Hospitals for Children-Honolulu, Patient Transportation Fund.(808) 536-9333

Jack King

236w ago

There was never a dull moment around Lew! We'd dig for clams in the muck of the Back Bay, and then actually eat them! Camp in the dirt on dive trips to Baja! Go to Catalina in his 16' runabout, with 4 of us, and 8 scuba tanks and weightbelts, no radar, and not even a VHF radio, only a compass, and barely any freeboard, and when the the engine broke down on the return we had no water, and had to "hydrate" from the ever present half gallon jug of Gallo Pink Chablis. And Lew's idea of a good time at sea was to stop mid channel, drop his anchor, and put on a tank and go down and sit on the anchor at about 100' and wait to see what might swim by!! Dum dum dum!!! Amazing that we lived through those days!!

Anonymous (those who knew him well might guess who I am!!)

Andi

237w ago

Lew was a client, an inspiration and a personal friend. Lew will forever be remembered by his generous heart, joyful laughter and canoe steersman spirit. Fair winds and following seas, my dear friend. A Hui hou; until we meet again.

John Fauvre

243w ago

I grew up in Pasadena with Lew and his family as neighbors and was friends with him up through Pasadena High School. He tried to teach me to surf Southern California and to play tennis. He was generous and sought excellence in all he did. I was sorry to hear of his death.

John Fauvre

Jack King

247w ago

Lew and I met as teammates playing tennis for Pasadena High, traveled to Oxy for 4 years, and after grad schools socialized and scuba dived thru the late 60’s and the 70’s. Lew was a generous and loyal friend, and I mourn his passing! Jack King

Vanderpool Christine

228w ago

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