Martin-Lees-Obituary

Martin Lees

Lake Oswego, Oregon

May 11, 1929 – Jan 3, 2026 (Age 96)

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BORN
May 11, 1929
DIED
January 3, 2026
AGE
96
LOCATION
Lake Oswego, Oregon
CHARITY
Doctors Without Borders

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Martin Henry Lees, M.D., 96, died January 3, 2026, in Wilsonville, Oregon. Born May 11, 1929, in London, England, to Lillian Thomson (White) Lees and David William Lees, he served in the Royal Navy (1947-1949) before earning his M.D. from St. Thomas' Hospital, London (1955). He trained in...

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Dear Betty, You two(Martin and you)were friends of our dear Helen Lundeen. And most importantly you saved her life when she had her first and second heart attacks. Chuck and I will carry love and gratitude in our hearts forever to you wonderful people. Dearest Betty our deepest sympathies on his passing. Love to you, Bev and Chuck Lundeen

Dear Betty and your entire family, I am so sad to hear of Martin's death and feel his loss with all of you. Martin was an amazing man whom I cherished as a family friend. He and Betty were dear friends of my parents, Gorham and Ruth Babson. I was privileged to have time with Martin and Betty at their Parkdale home (next to my parents summer place of many years). Martin's gentle way was a gift to me. I loved being with Martin and Betty and appreciated their kind counsel and support through the...

Betty and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Martin left an indelible mark on my life and on an entire generation of pediatricians who had the privilege of training under him at OHSU. Long before advanced imaging and catheters became routine, Martin taught us to observe carefully with our eyes, to feel thoughtfully with our hands, to listen intently with our ears, and to trust our judgment. He was the consummate cardiologist-simply put, he was the best. Martin´s presence itself was...