DR. LEE R. MCMURRIN

Hard to believe it has been that long. I remember helping Lee with his book, his home (looking at photographs of his family, cards and letters from his children, especially his daughters and his physical fitness needs. Sometimes just sitting together chatting or going for a meal. Still missed to this day. When visiting in Bend, I just drive by the house(stopping for a moment) he sold and moved to WA State.

I was Lee's personal trainer and home organizer, clearing out paperwork, old letters from family, items he wouldn't be taking to Wa from here in Bend, Or.
He lived right down the road from me. He said is exercises made him feel young again so that he could play basketball with his grandson Winston. It wasn't just a Profesional relationship, It was also a personal relationship we shared stories of our lives we shared a lot of stories about his family and mine and his professional life,...

As a high school student in the late 70's, I greatly benefited from Dr. McMurrin's dedication and commitment to Milwaukee and its public school system. His vision, together with the Computer Data Processing specialty program at Washington High School, challenged me to be the best. Prior to enrolling in the program, I was a student without direction and purpose. The specialty program enabled me with a great education, an fantastic internship and the motivation to later earn a masters degree....

I knew Lee when I served as Superintendent of the Orange City Schools in Ohio. He was the kind of leader that I hoped to become. Lee was an excellent mentor and a good friend. I have thought of him often over the years with great admiration and fondness. May your memories sustain you through this difficult time.

Dr. McMurrin arrived in Milwaukee and we had a "specialty" in the works (Computer Data Processing) at Washington High School. He quickly recognized the opportunity this presented for both WHS and Milwaukee. Together we made his "High Schools Unlimited" vision operational. Many young people from those years are still active in technology careers across the U.S. today. This is but one small commentary expressing appreciation for the opportunities he enabled....