Ward-Lee-Obituary

Ward Lee

Durango, Colorado

Sep 23, 1933 – Jan 31, 2023

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BORN
September 23, 1933
DIED
January 31, 2023
LOCATION
Durango, Colorado

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Ward Ellis Lee, born September 23rd, 1933 to George Ellis and Gladys Abigail Lee, pioneers of Durango, died peacefully surrounded by family on January 31, 2023.He grew up in Animas City and loved to camp on Animas Mountain at a young age. He developed Sepsis at the early of 7 and the doctor told...

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Condolences to the Lee family, I know he will be missed by many, I was truly saddened to hear of his passing. He was a great teacher. Don´t know that I´ll ever forget him.

I remember Mr. Lee well. Well done Sir - you've earned your reward.

Lisa and Ward family--so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I took the Environmental Living class from him at Miller Jr. High--he was a great teacher and among those I credit for turning me into a teacher!

Ward Lee was truly one of the best men I've ever known. He taught me and hundreds of other boys the finer points of baseball, but more than that, though we may not have realized it at the time, he taught us all many valuable life lessons. Thank you, Mr. Lee, you were one of the greats. Condolences to the family. He will be missed by many.

From the first memory I have of you at about 5yrs. Dad pulled up to your house with Karen doing gymnastics in the front yard and your welcoming embrace as a sign of family. And through our last visit a few years ago you were always a caring friend and coach. Always. My condolences to the family. I wish there were a cooperstown for small town coaches who can be huge influences on other aspects of life. God bless all the Lees for what they have been to me and so many. Your last words of wisdom...

Mr. Lee was one of my favorite teachers at MJH back in 77-78. His support of my Dad was never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers with his family.

Prayers to the family. I always thought the world of Mr. Lee. He was a mentor to me and I know to alot of other boys in Durango.

Sending love to his family. Ward and Rita were both wonderful people.

Coach Lee was an inspiration to us all. Especially those of us who he taught the art of baseball.