LEE-SPENCE-Obituary

LEE SWANDER SPENCE

Cleveland, Ohio

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LEE SWANDER SPENCE (FORMERLY LEE PAPPAS), of Chagrin Falls died Aug. 16, 2009 at age of 57. She worked as an independent travel consultant and created many boutique travel companies. Lee married Chris Taki Pappas on June 22, 1974. She was a three-time cancer survivor and the author of a yet...

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Part of one’s legacy is the way we deal with adversity, especially serious health problems. Lee certainly demonstrated incredible courage, tenacity, outlook, and dignity as she faced each challenge. To my cousins, Ham and Judy, my deepest sympathies. To Lee’s children, I hope you will take comfort in knowing that she thought the world of you and was so very proud of you. There is nothing I can say that will ease the pain for you, but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Judy,
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy is with you, Kim and Tommy. Please
remind them who I am as it has been a
long time since I have had contact with
them.
Please take comfort in the fact that Lee fought a valiant fight for many, many years and that she no longer suffers. Her positive attitude was unsurpassed.
Sincerely,
Jean Manlove

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to help defray the costs of Lee's funeral expenses. Donations to Kim Pappas or Tommy Spence will be accepted at the memorial service on August 25th at The Federated Church, Chagrin Falls.

Lee was a fantastic inspiration and source of courage and comfort to cancer survivors. As an advocate, she traveled to Washington DC on numerous occasions to share her story and encourage legislators to fund cancer research and provide guaranteed access to affordable health care for all.

Lee served on the Board of Trustees for Northern Ohio Breast Cancer Coalition Fund and her fellow members are deeply saddened at her passing. We will miss her joyful exuberance and optimism. We...


Kim and Tommy,
You were so dearly loved and cherished by Lee and Chris.

Always know that and always be warmed and guided by their love.

Arline