Richard Allan Lee
August 05, 1929 - January 10, 2009
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Richard Allan Lee
August 05, 1929 - January 10, 2009
Obituary
Lee, Richard Allan ‘Dick’, 79 of Irvine, passed away peacefully at home on January 10th, 2009. He was born August 5th, 1929 in Renton, Washington. One of eleven children, he lived on the family farm in Mt. Hood, Hood River and Portland, Oregon. In the forties he joined the U.S. Army paratroopers and eventually returned to Oregon. He moved to Southern California in 1968 and married Patricia in 1969. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. A retired Teamster driver of 37 years, he obtained an award for One Million Miles without a safety incident. Dick cherished his family and is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Patricia; his children, Michael, Patrick, Gary, Barry, Gregory, Corinne and Robin; brothers, Kenneth Lee of O’Fallon, MO., Eugene Lee of Portland, OR.; sisters, Jean Hoeninger of St. Louis, MO., and Shirley Greenman of Santa Ana, CA. as well as 21 grand-children and 18 great grand-children. We are very proud of Dad Poppa, and he will be greatly missed. Funeral arrangements will be held January 22nd at 1:00 p.m. at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA. Condolences.
25 responses to Richard Allan Lee
Ed & Carol Carroll says:
January 21, 2009
God bless you all, our prayers are with you and the entire family during this time. We hope your memories of such a warm and kind man give you some comfort.
Carol & Ed
John & Kaleen La Pinta says:
January 21, 2009
Gary,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Losing a father is a very tough road to go down. Just know that he will be in your hearts forever…Take care and God Bless you all!
John & Kaleen La Pinta
Susie Duffin says:
January 21, 2009
January 18, 2009
Poppa, You were more than I could have ever asked for in a father in law and grandpa. You touched my heart and I am better for having you in my life. You will be missed and forever loved. Thank you for your endless love. I was so proud to be your little Jewish girl!
Susie Duffin Corona, CA
Gary E. Wood says:
January 22, 2009
“PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD IS THE DEATH OF HIS SAINTS.”
PSALM 116:15
Mickie Tranter says:
January 22, 2009
I’m sorry for your loss….My prayers and thoughts are with you….
Mickie