Eldon Lee

05/05/1923 - 09/03/2018

Dr Eldon Edward Lee May 5, 1923 - September 3, 2018 What an Incredible Life! Eldon Lee was born in Happy Valley, Chico, California to mother, Shirley and father, Edward Lee. At the age of 6 he moved to a ranch in the Cariboo, along with his brother Todd, his mother and her extended family. Years on the ranch during the depression were not easy. However, their strong faith in God carried them through. From being home schooled to graduating Magna Cum Laude from Seattle Pacific College, he went on to pursue his medical degree at the University of Washington (1955), and completed a specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Vancouver and Birmingham, England. In 1962, Eldon became the first, and for many years the only, OB/GYN north of Kamloops. After delivering thousands of babies it is only fitting that he passed away in the wee hours of "Labour Day". In recognition of his tremendous contributions to the medical community, he was installed as a life time member of the Canadian Medical Association in 1995 and inducted into the Northern Medical Hall of Fame in 2009. On August 22, 1952 Eldon married the love of his life, Marjorie Cartmell in a ceremony performed by her father, Brigadier Arthur Cartmell. During their marriage they embarked on many adventures including international travel, family time at Lee Cottage on Cluculz Lake, Thanksgiving weekends at Squawk's Lake, and family reunions in the Cariboo. Along the way, 6 children joined their adventures. After 66 years of marriage, Eldon and Marjorie still exemplified their love and respect for each other. Eldon embraced many passions in life. He was a cowboy rancher, RCAF bomber pilot during WWII, hunter, author, Greek scholar, and Sunday school teacher. He enjoyed a variety of sports including being the star goalie of the PG Doctors hockey team back in the 60's and 70's. As Eldon got older he turned to more thrill-seeking adventures - an Ultra Light plane and then an ATV (his last quad ride was a couple of days before he went into the hospital). Eldon and Marjorie were steadfast in their faith in God and were longstanding active members of St Giles Presbyterian Church. Eldon will be dearly missed by his wife, Marjorie; Children: Vickie (Art) Brown, Barbara (George) Cruwys, Peter (Christine), Stuart (Michelle); Grandchildren: Sarah, Laura, Ben, Elicia, Brianna, Erin, Amy, Mike, James, Jonah, Emersyn; Great Grandchildren: Taylor, Kayden, Evan, Mya, Olivia, Robert; as well as many extended family and friends, and his beloved dog Chryssie. Predeceased by mother Shirley, brother Todd, sons Gerry and Robert. A Celebration of Life will be held on September 15, 2018 at 3:00 pm at St Giles Presbyterian Church, 1500 Edmonton Street. Reception to follow. Thank you to Drs Dan York, Heather Smith, Mike Moran, Tim Olmstead and the nurses and support staff on 3 North for the excellent care and compassion you provided to Eldon. Eldon was a strong supporter of the UNBC Northern Medical Program should you be considering a donation in his memory. GODSPEED!