Condolence: I met Lee when he began dating my older sister Dianne. Over the years we had many occasions to celebrate life passing.I hope I was able to include a few photos of some of them. Lee was always a gracious host and enjoyed cooking and sharing his home with family and friends. Many Christmas celebrations were shared with Lee, Dianne, Victoria and Heather. Lee was a generous man always willing to lend a hand and jump into a project. He was especially helpful when I returned to Calgary from living in B.C. His engineer advise and expertise was given graciously and eased the paperwork of developing a basement suite in our home. During his time in hospital and extended care we had some of our best conversations and I am grateful and wiser for them. May the force be with you Lee. Odelle

Condolence: I have been friends with Lee for close to 50 years now. I first met Lee in a group called Sing Out Calgary. He was part of the technical team as Lee could not carry a tune even if it had a handle. Diane and Muriel were also members of this group.

I remember swimming in the pool at Lee’s parents place in Mount Royal. His father owned the distribution rights for Cibie headlights, and Lee put together the headlight display cases used to show off the product. Lee’s father also owned a Citron Maserati which I drooled over.

I remember Lee asking me to be his best man when he married Diane. I had no idea what I was doing - I mistakenly gave the keys to his car to one of his brothers. He filled the air vents with confetti which made a heck of a mess. Years later I purchased this car from Lee and there was still confetti shooting out the air vents when the air was turned on high.

I remember traveling to Cranbrook to visit with Lee and Diane. Lee had many funny stories about how people were caught stealing Natural Gas from Columbia. Who knew some meters could actually be mounted backwards to run the counters backwards. Works great until you forget to turn it the right way around before it runs too far back.

I remember Christmas parties out at the Pinderosa where Lee and I would be on the bottom of 2 inner tubes, holding them together as at least 8 kids clinging on our backs, going down hill at great speed. We also had fun finding the most crooked Christmas tree to decorate for the old house.

I remember Lee coming over to our house teaching me how to and sometimes how not to use power tools. Lee put together our kitchen cabinets and managed our sunroom construction.

I remember playing Bridge with Lee. We enjoyed the game, comradery and challenges the game presents and did quite well together.

I also remember the bad things. The MG or Myasthenia gravis. The alcohol. There are other things that don’t need to be mentioned.

I choose to remember the good times fondly. I choose to remember the woodworking advice to become a more competent handyman. I choose to remember the bad things to make me a stronger more compassionate human being.

Thank you Lee for being a good friend and teacher.

Condolence: I am deeply saddened by the loss of my lifelong friend. Lee and I have been friends since we were 8 years old and we were best friends. He was always willing to help and talk and advise. I could almost never beat him at chess. I remember fondly the many 'projects' that we did together from inventing toys as boys, racing our Honda 90s down 33 Ave. S.W. through marriage and kids. I just didn't expect this so soon.

Diane, Victoria and Heather are in my heart and prayers.

Condolence: I chose not to visit Lee in his final days because I wanted to remember him as he will always be in my mind's eye, a jovial friend who would always engage in spirited debate. His was a friend's home to where I was always welcomed. I will remember with fondness the times spent with the Cal-Glen Soccer League, the weekly poker games with the guys and the mutual enjoyment of the occasional scotch with a dear friend. He will be missed and fondly remembered as long as I live.