Forest Lake, Minnesota
Dec 17, 1933 – Jul 27, 2017 (Age 83)
Age 83 of Columbus and Forest Lake, passed away peacefully of old age on July 27th. Captain Lee has made his final departure to points unknown. He was well known and respected throughout the aviation community, which was such a big part of his life. Lee was born on December 17, 1933 to Lee Sr....
Read MoreNov. 16, 2017 and I am just learning of Captain Lee's passing. He was a true best friend. Remembering so many smiles being with and flying with Captain Lee. I will miss you very much, it hurts to know that I will never again be able to call you for a many smiles conversation.
John Tewell
November 16, 2017 | Manila, Philippines
In the spring of 1980, I was about to take my CFI ride at the University of Minnesota Flight School at Anoka County, Blaine. Lee Bradshaw walked in and said, I'm looking for a glider instructor, anybody interested. A ride in a glider is what had brought about my interest in aviation so I said I'm Interested. Lee talked me out of taking my CFI ride as it would have added an additional 15 hours in gliders to add on the CFIG. I started flying with him the next day and had my Commercial Glider...
Richard Sedgwick
August 21, 2017 | [email protected], MN
I wanted to add more from my niece..."I'll always remember my ride with Lee in his 1929 open-cockpit biplane, that was one of the coolest things I've ever done. He was a very nice man and it was truly a pleasure flying with him."
- Jennifer
David Paton
August 06, 2017 | West Saint Paul, MN
Lee was a wonderful Guy, always upbeat, always chipper.
I flew my Commercial Glider Check ride out of Benson's Airport with Designated Pilot Examiner Lee many years ago. I later became Lee's Personal Attorney.
Lee was a long time Benson's Airport Regular. He flew to the Annual Benson's Summer Party on Birch Island Lake at Voyager Village Wisconsin. Landed on the water and then taxied his Lake Amphibian right unto Harlan's Beach, next to the ever present Beer Keg! Those...
Al Tschida
August 04, 2017
Never met this man, but what a life! He is an inspiration to everyone! Wow! Guaranteed he is flying with the angels and not needing any extra equipment. He lived like we all are supposed to - everyday is a new adventure, have no regrets and live life to the fullest. Amazing obituary - rock on Winthrop Lee.
Diana Petrich
July 30, 2017 | Lake Elmo, MN
Lee was such a great guy and generous with his experience and ability. I have a niece who had exhibited an interest in flying and Lee had no problem taking her up to show her what an airplane can do. I'll miss him greatly as he lived a very full life and I learned a lot from him. R.I.P. Captain
David Paton
July 30, 2017 | West Saint Paul, MN
Did not know your father, just love how his obituary reads. He surely lived an adventurous life.
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