In Memory of Norman Winfred Lee

As taken from the St. George Spectrum, the words of Bro. Lees' wife, Sis Merilee Lee:

"Precious companion, Norman Winfred Lee, of 32 years, the time came for you to return home, at the age of 83 years, and I've finally accepted that I can't go with you.  I can just imagine the welcome you received there in heaven, by your parents:  Vernon Otho and Alice Thomas Lee.

Being their only child, they were so delighted when you were born 2/16/27 in Terra Bella, CA.  I have so enjoyed having you home with me, with the help of Southern Utah Hospice.  What an example you were as you laid in that bed for a year and allowed me to keep you close.  Your marriage to Vyondelle Byrd, which ended in divorce, gave you your wonderful children:  Ron (Sara) Lee and Laurie (Jim) Ross.  In January 1978 we, Merilee Bunce Hash, & Cassandra Hash, were sealed in the Oakland, CA temple.  You then became the Stepfather to Martin (Gwynne) Hash; Marshall (Liza) Hash; and helped raise Cassandra (Steven) Sappington.  From these five children, you have a posterity of 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  

We moved to St. George in 1979, which was a wonderful move for us.  You were always a highly energetic man, newspaper distributor of newspapers in California and was able to take over the distributorship of the Salt Lake newspapers in the St. George area.  You've been in the produce business since you were in high school and once again got into the fruit and vegetable business here as "Norman Lee Produce."

Joining the LDS Church as an adult, changed your life.  The high moral standard that you set for yourself was such an example you became known as "Preacher Lee" on the produce docks. Filling all priesthood positions with true devotion brought you much joy.

With your determination to be here for me, knowing how much I needed you, you patiently endured many health trials being victorious over pancreatic cancer in 2001.  At 10:52 pm, New Year's Eve, at our home in St. George, the angels came for you.

How you appreciated all the love you received from Dr. Douglas Callahan, SU Hospice and loving family, friends and neighbors."

The funeral services were held Saturday, 8th January 2011 at 2 pm at the Mulberry Chapel, 3381 Mulberry Dr., St. George, UT.

Our hearts and prayers go out to Sis. Lee and her family at this time.  We mourn the loss with them, of their beloved Husband, Father and Friend.  We admire Sis. Lee's strength as she lovingly attended to her husband's needs this past year.

'Till We Meet Again, 'Preacher Lee'.