Nathan "Nate" Lee

Nathan Lee Obituary

Nathan "Nate" Lee, 29, passed away last week in Anaconda, MT. Nathan was born February 12, 1977 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Roger and Joyce Lee. Nathan's family moved to Arizona in 1983 and this is where Nate spent most of his childhood. Nate later moved to Anaconda, MT in June of 2004. He liked the mountains and the small town lifestyle. Nate worked at Fairmont Hot Springs and later at the Harp and Thistle. He had a strong belief in freedom and often expressed this in the poetry he would write. Nate had a real interest in geology and was an avid rock hound. He loved digging for crystals, hunting, fishing, and playing darts. Nate was of a member of the dart team for the Harp and Thistle. He also took up skiing while living here in Anaconda. His parents Roger and Joyce Lee, brother Rod Lee, sister Tonya Lee, grandmother Alice Lee and numerous relatives and friends throughout the country, survive Nathan. Memorials are requested to the Alzheimer's Association. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, March 29, 2 p.m., at KT Riddle Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services are pending at the Mesa Cemetery in Mesa, AZ. Service Arrangements are under the care of KT Riddle Funeral Home, Anaconda, MT.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Mar. 28, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Nathan Lee

8 Entries

Tonya Lee

April 25, 2006

To my brother whom I love so much. I will never forget how kind, generous and smart you were and are. I will miss hearing about your crystal digging, your goodwill finds and your dart playing…most of all I will miss you.

Serena Bair

April 3, 2006

Nate, family and friends,

I never knew Nate very long, but in the short time that I did, you were always smiling and could always make others smile. You became and are a wonderful dart player and you will be with us when we go to Vegas. You will live on in all of our hearts and you will be missed.

Pete Schmitt

March 30, 2006

Nate,

Remembering the days of growing up with you and the boys in Chandler always puts a smile on my face. From our glory days playing football or baseball at the Greenfield as kids to watching us each grow our first whisker on our chins, it is a time that will never be lost or forgotten. My condolensces to your family and friends Nate and I will always keep you in my prayers.

God Bless!

Your Friend Forever,

Lance Lopez

March 30, 2006

To the fallen soldier "Nate",

Nate was one of a kind. No english word could even describe his talents and imagination. I met Nate when I was in 5th grade and I have to say that I was the lucky one to have him as my "buddy". Everyone has friends but to have a buddy is priceless. I wish I could tell you all the endless moments and memeories I had with him but theres not that much space and time (plus I read that they were monitoring this - hehe - Nate knows). One story I will never forget is when I caught a catfish and Nate had to pull it out of the lake without a net. The fish probabley weighed more than half of him but he got catfish Charlie out of the water. That fish was a lot like Nate, it didnt go without a fight. I ran and grabbed my camera to take a picture and once I pushed flash that fish spiked Nate in the finger so far it almost went clean through. Nate and I just looked at the fish and said we will catch you again and threw it back into the lake. I know that Nate is looking down and saying the same thing to me, that we will catch catfish Charlie again someday.

Nate will always be remembered for his charisma and his unique style. He was treasured by so many people and creatures.

You will be missed "Nate Dogg" but never forgotton. Your spirit will live in all of us forever.

Your Buddy,

Lance

P.S. Nate , I got your sign yesterday from above - Thanks! And when we meet again I promise I'll bring the net and we can get catfish Charlie together. Bye good ole' buddy!

Jenn Messick

March 30, 2006

To Nate & His Family

I'm very sorry for your loss I know it will be a hard road ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nate, even though I only knew you for a short time you were a great guy, working with you was always fun. I'll never forget the day you came to golf with your hair all frizzed out and your visor on, we all laugh about it still.

You will be missed, but never

forgotten.

Stephanie

March 29, 2006

Nate, you were one of the first people I met when I moved to AZ. From working together on Signings, to lunches at Serrano's and just you, me and Lance hanging out, your incredible presence was inspiring! Your beautiful spirit has touched me and many others. You will be missed by many but will forever remain in all of our hearts. May you rest in peace.

colby carruthers

March 28, 2006

dear nate altho i only knew you a short time i admired your free spirit and the fun we had at the Harp...you will be missed by many and i am one of those people...i pray you are in a good place

your friend,

Colby

Paul and Kara Eberts

March 27, 2006

Nate,

My freind, buddy, pal, hommie,you touched all of us ever so deep. I remember all the times we spent and none of them were in sadness,we always could laugh even when things weren't all that funny. I have to say you were a hell of a bartender and person, I guess that why you mean the world to many many people. You weren't here long enough but the world is more beautiful because of you, the buddy I called Nasty, Nasty Nate I will forever miss you and all the good times!

So lets raise our glasses!

Nate, may the sun always shine upon your face and may the wind be at your back!

God Bless You My Freind

Paul Eberts

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