Lee A. Shauer

June 10, 2009

Lee grew up with four sisters, 3 older and one younger. When the last sister, Corrie, was born Lee cried and said, "Not another dumb sister!" Today, Lee's Minnesota sisters, Carol and Karen had a informal memorial service at Lands Cemetery in Hoffman. Lee's grandparents, Esther and Theodore, and his parents, Mildred and Robert are buried there. We read several bible verses, prayed the Lord's prayer, and prayed for comfort and peace for our grieving family. When...

Lee and I spent a lot of time together while attending Hoffman High school. I will always remember our spirited debates, hanging out at Elk Lake, late night campfires with friends, but most of all I will remember his absolute friendship. Godspeed Lee.

Many memories I have of Lee and his family. Lots of laughs and good times and being able to share in the birth of his 2 sons with him and his wife was a special experience. I will miss running into him at Fred Meyers and catching up on life. My love always to Marcus, Lucas and Birdie.

Lee and I shared a bond that was deeper than brother and sister. We were so very close throughout the joys and sadnesses of our Minnesota youth and the joys and sorrows that we shared together in Alaska. We were always proud to have been the first Minnesota "adventurers" to come to the North. And we were happy when Corrie joined us.
Thank you to the many friends and family that spoke at Lee's service. It was wonderful to hear your stories and I wanted you to keep coming forward...

To Lee's Family,

I was Lee's brother-in-law and friend. We used to spend a lot of time together as a family. One of my best memories of Lee was having Lee come up to my Mom's house. My Mom made her fried chicken dinner and Lee made lefse. Mom loved it so much she bought Lee a lefse grill and turner and gave him an open invitation to return at any time. Now it's sad that both of them are gone,and I miss them both but I live with the belief that I will see them both again...

I was Lee's buddy and roommate at UAF. Lee always had your back and knew just what to do or say to make you feel better. He was a dedicated father, scholar, gentleman, expert pool player, expert gardener, marksman, craftsman and comedian.
I learned a lot from Lee and think about him often (especially when I hear Steely Dan).
Lee I miss you man.

Love of Lee

Lee and I shared many loves:

The love of his four sisters and two children, the love of gardening and raising poultry. Catch and release and catch and keep fishing.
The love of a glass of good whiskey and a heated political debate. The amazing beauty of Alaska, its clean water and wild life.

Lee's remains will be spread in one of the arctic streams Lee loved to fish and when my time on this earth is over I can't wait to join him.

Dear Star:
I just want you and your family and friends to know that Lee is one hell of a good man. I've had the pleasure to work with Lee at the Bentlymall Paynsave I rember a christmas party gift he gave me it was a silver dollar and i still have it:)and will always hold it dear to me as Lee was an honnest man and a Viking fan too! My heart is saddened by this news as im in Minn seeking medical attention and i miss my home in N.P.AK
Star: my heart goes out to you and the boys Ill...

Dear Shauers All,
You are all on our prayer chain here in Bigfork. I wish you all the peace that is needed to go through this time. There are times when things just don't make sense and this is one of them. Please know that you are all loved and precious people.

The Lee that I will always remember was fun and easy-going. We will all miss him in our own ways.