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Lee Streeter Obituary

Lee Reuben STREETER Lee Reuben Streeter passed away March 4, 2011. He was born in Vancouver, WA on April 24 1929 to Claude and Charlotte Streeter. Lee worked on first the Santa Fe Railroad in CA then the Milwaukie Railroad in WA. He retired from Boeing in 1986. Lee is survived by his wife, Mary and six children, Susan Collier, Leigh Taylor, Dennis Streeter, Jim Collier, Nanette Valencia, and Linda Rice. Lee had an infectious laugh, and way of telling anything that happened in a way that made it hilarious. He was a great husband , father, grandfather, and a friend to many.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Mar. 9, 2011.

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Emily Collier

March 13, 2011

I share a lot of the same memories my brother spoke of...his toys and his motor sickles! I couldn't be more greatful to have had him as my grandpa. I'll never forget the time that I played in a soccer game for another team. I didn't know many people on my own team, and the field was very far from my home town. Grampa and Mary were the only ones that came out to see me play that day and it meant the world to me to have them cheering me on! I love you grampa, you will always be in my heart!

Darlene Doden

March 13, 2011

What a wonderful man who will always live in the hearts of those who loved him so very much.

Stephanie Foley

March 11, 2011

Even though I never truly got to meet the true person you were, you still seemed to have such love and adventure in your eyes. Your soul wanted to explore while your body kept you still. That saddened me more than you could imagine. At least now your soul can do as it pleases without the restrictions of a body. Enjoy yourself, you were loved.

Lillian and Al Rossi

March 10, 2011

Rest in Peace, Lee. We will miss your laugh, and your smiles. You can have all of the sweets you want now. Love, Sister in Law Lillian and Brother in Law Al

Kathy Decker

March 10, 2011

What a sweet man! We had such a large extended family that I'm pretty sure he thought I was also one of his!!!
Kathy (Collier) Decker

Natalie and Dean Osborne

March 10, 2011

I'll miss you grandpa. I am saddened that my children didnt get the chance to know what a fun loving great man that I knew you were. I will love you always.

Paul Collier

March 10, 2011

I will always remember going to Lee's house with my brother Hoss, to work on motorcycles and hang out, we always had a good time. Lee was the most generous guy in the world and fun to be around. Never said anything bad about other people and treated everyone with respect and treated me like I was family. You knew you were never going to be bored at his house. Life of the party and one of the nicest guys you would have ever met. You will be missed. I say goodbye with great sadness.
Philo Collier

Jim Collier

March 10, 2011

michael shimer

March 9, 2011

im gonna miss you, you are the only great grandpa i had,

Andrew Shimer

March 9, 2011

You'll Be Missed

Kasi Skaarer

March 9, 2011

RIP Grandpa Binky ,,,, Love You!

Jerry Taylor

March 9, 2011

going to grandpa's house was always an adventure, you never knew what was going to happen. Funny stories, trains or bumber pool! never really mattered. as long as we were there. I always thought he was the coolest guy that ever lived.
I still tell my boys "If it ain't tight it ain't right sonny" the same as I heard him say a thousand times. still one of the funnest things I've ever heard.

Jeffrey Taylor

March 9, 2011

Grandpa binky ... we both shared a love for the railroad... and better yet both worked for the railroad. i will miss you greatly i have nothing but the most fondest memories of you.

Jeffrey Taylor

March 9, 2011

grandpa "binky" we both shared a love for the railroad and both worked for the railraod you were a great man and i will miss you greatly.

Nanette Valencia

March 9, 2011

I agree with what Jim had to say. Dad displayed great courage and heart. He went through a lot but took it like a man and without complaint. He told me I was his light at the end of the tunnel. I'll be happy to see him again on the other side

Heather Taylor

March 9, 2011

My heart goes out to my family. My prayers are with all of you.

Paula Taylor

March 9, 2011

i never knew you, but i'm married to your grandson Jeff Taylor. I have great love for your family and have always been there for them and always will. I know how much they all love you and will miss you. May there be peace for all.

Lori Clogston

March 9, 2011

Lee always had something funny to say whether a joke or just a one-liner. He was genuine and truly one of a kind. Lee, I know a lot of people up there waiting to greet you, maybe #3 will even race you.
I love you,
Lori Clogston

Hailey Collier

March 8, 2011

xoxo i love you.

Steve and Hailey Collier

March 8, 2011

Granpa I will think of you whenever my car door sags... I wish my daughter had the chance to bring her first car over to show you.
Its something all your sons and grandsons loved to do. We love you and will miss you always.

Dave & Bonnie Bouw

March 8, 2011

Our condolences to all of you. Lee will be missed by all who knew him thats for sure! Love ya Uncle Lee!

Jaimie Morris

March 8, 2011

I will always miss you Grandpa Binky! You always made me smile. Love you.

Nanette Valencia

March 8, 2011

I've lived with Mom & Lee all my life, I'm so happy I chose this as we grew to be very close. We made each other laugh and had our own lingo. I miss him and keep him in my heart. I never wanted to say goodbye

Vera Rossi

March 8, 2011

My one and only brother-in-law Lee Streeter was one of a kind...He always made me feel like his special little sis, and that's what he always called me, never by my name.. And I always called him my Lee Magee..He will be missed, but never forgotten.


Little Sis...Vera Rossi

Streeter Guys

Shawn & Faith Streeter

March 8, 2011

We were so lucky to be so close and spend the last 10 yrs or so with him. I loved hearing his stories and I look forward to Shawn re-telling them to our kids. He will not be forgotten.

Jill Matheny

March 8, 2011

Uncle Lee, your back with (Don) dad now you two stay outa trouble. The thing I rember most about you is you and Mary watching Jonny Carson and LAUGHING long and loud and it seemed to me you always had a smile on your face for me. I love you Lee! But Ill be seeing you so save me a spot!

Tracey Black

March 8, 2011

My deepest condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Leigh Ann Taylor

March 8, 2011

Daddy, you always told such great stories. People loved to listen to you and you enjoyed sharing them.
You always had a smile for everyone you met. I love and miss you. you can have all the chocolate cake you want now, you dont have to sneak it!

Rylee Collier

March 8, 2011

Grampa Binky,
I love you and I will miss your funny sayings and how you made me laugh. Rylee

Ty Bogie

March 8, 2011

I'll miss you grandpa.

Joanne white

March 8, 2011

My thoughts and prayers r with you

Chris Collier

March 8, 2011

Grandpa always had cool toys. I vividly remember the first time he showed me his pinball machine when I was little. I didn't know it was even possible to have an arcade machine in your house! Even at his 80th birthday, he had a youthful exuberance when talking with me about 'Motor-Sickles'. I'll miss Grandpa, but I will not forget him.

Jim Collier

March 8, 2011

My Dad was the king of "one liner" clever sayings. The desire to make people smile with funny sayings clearly a genetic thing I picked up and something that will make his memory live on forever. What an amazing display of courage he displayed in his final months and days. I didn’t think it was possible in modern times to die like a warrior but he certainly did. He told me long ago; “Getting old is not for sissy’s sonny!” I certainly see how right he was!

Karen Schroeder

March 8, 2011

You will truly be missed, I love you POP!!

Susan Collier

March 8, 2011

Probably as soon as I said my first word my favorite word has been Dad. From my earliest memories I was proud that all my friends brought their bikes and toys to Dad's garage to get fixed. He could fix anything. Once when I was really young I was mad about something and going to run away. My Mom helped me pack my suitcase with very special important things. As I dragged the suitcase across the lawn Dad called me and said "I'll give you a piece of gum if you stay". I always felt like he was on my side. He was always funny and even as a grown up I always felt better after I talked to him. I can't imagine my life without my hero, my Dad..

Nanette Valencia

March 8, 2011

Nanette Valencia

Mary Streeter

March 8, 2011

Mary Streeter

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