William Howard Lee's Obituary
William Howard Lee, age 92 of Chanute, KS, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at NMRMC in Chanute, KS. William was born on December 7, 1927 in Nashville, TN the son of Dewitt and Madeline (Harlow) Lee. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1945 to 1947.
On October 10, 1954, he married Ethel Sally Peden, she preceded him in death. William worked as a psych technician in a state hospital in California for 20 years. He loved his dogs. William was a sweet and caring man and most of all loved his family and the time he spent with them.
William is survived by:
Children:
Annette Schomaker and husband Melvin of Chanute, KS
Paul Lee and wife Gloria of Strathmore, CA
Rebecca Miguel of Oxnard, CA
9 Grandchildren
18 Great Grandchildren
1 Great-Great Grandchildren
William was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ethel; son Gary Lee; siblings, Dewitt Lee, Jr. and Barbara Martin and step-father, Jacob Krainz.
Cremation has been requested. The family will be holding a private memorial service at a later date. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
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