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Gladys Lee Obituary
Gladys Harms Lee was born Jan. 14 1931 in Corn, OK and died at home in Fallbrook, CA on Oct. 27. She was 81. She was the last of 8 children and attended her first 8 grades in a 1-room schoolhouse. Gladys was baptized in a pond on the family farm at 15. She married her first husband Paul Schmidt in 1951 and had 1 daughter. They moved to Torrance in 1958 and separated in 1963. Gladys continued to live in Torrance and married 2nd husband Richard Lee in 1969. The family attended the 1st Baptist Church of Palos Verdes for 21 years, then retired to Fallbrook in 1990. They were both active in community, clubs, and church. Gladys is survived by daughters, Jackie (Schmidt) Fisher, Lisa Lee and Karen (Lee) Mintzias; son-in-law, Art Fisher; grandchildren, Cristina (Fisher) Kiehl, Paul Fisher and Evan Fisher, Christopher, Matthew, and Elizabeth Mintzias; and 4 great-grandsons. A memorial service to celebrate Gladys' life will be held at Community Baptist Church, 731 S. Stagecoach Lane in Fallbrook on Saturday, November 3rd at 2:00 p.m. A memorial fund has been established at the church in lieu of flowers. Contact the church at (760) 728-2966 for more information. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.
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Patti Gonzales
January 13, 2013
Mrs. Lee cared for our son in 1983 when he was a toddler. She and Mr. Lee became family to us and we were blessed to have such caring adopted "grandparents" nurture our son. This was the first Christmas we did not receive a card from Gladys who remembered our son with a greeting for all the major events in his life...even though we moved away and our son is approaching "30" and she last saw him when he was 2 we looked forward to her uplifting message each Christmas.
She and Mr. Lee had a major impact on our lives and we were the lucky ones blessed to have gotten in their path of life along the way. Our sincere condolences to your family and we will always remember her with the kindness and love that she gave to us and no doubt to all that had the gift to know her.
God Bless.
November 13, 2012
Ron And Frances Schmidt
November 12, 2012
Dear Jackie,
As I read about your mom's life, I couldn't help but think that hers was a life well lived. She was a humble servant who made the most of her days. I see so much of that in you as you always seek to better those around you. May God's comfort and strength carry you as you grieve.
With love,
Karen Giebelman
Emil Schmidt
November 11, 2012
What a blessing to know that our loved ones who have received Jesus Christ as Savior are with the Lord. I will remember your Mother's ready laugh and her pride in you, Jackie, when you were in Montana as an infant. Our thoughts and prayer will be with you as you face the first holiday without her. Best wishes, with love, Emil and Evelyn
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Lena Heaton
November 5, 2012
Jackie,I am so sorry about the loss of your mom. She sounds like a wonderful lady that I would have liked to meet. We know that she is in a better place now smiling down on you. God bless you and family in this difficult time
November 5, 2012
Jackie;
Just wanted you to know that Mary & I will be praying for you and the family. May God bless you and may you hold onto Him during this time. Love you
Bob & Mary Crutchfield
Marvin Schmidt
November 4, 2012
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you daily feel God's arms lovingly wrapped around you. Love and prayers. Marvin and Ruth Schmidt
Roberta Smth
November 4, 2012
She was a treasure! I am so glad I had a part in her life - she blessed mine!
November 4, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.-Sandy and Lynn Arguijo
Gregg and Lynn Rustulka
November 4, 2012
Such a great idea Jackie. Loved it. Blessings as you and Art go through this difficult time. You are loved.
Ed Blanz
November 3, 2012
Gladys and Richard Lee have so often been in my thoughts; I know they are together again, rejocing in Jesus's love.
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