David Wayne Lee Sr.

David Wayne Lee Sr. May 10, 1960 - December 21, 2009 David Wayne Lee Sr. passed away at 5:46 p.m. Monday December 21st at St. Mary's Hospital. The cause of death was heart failure. He was 49 years (young) old. He worked as a caregiver and an executive chef. David was a resident of Grand Junction Colorado for nine years. He was born on May10th, 1960 in Long Beach, California. His parents were William H. Lee and Grace Hambly. He spent his childhood in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from Wheat Ridge High School and also attended The Art Institute of Seattle for Culinary Arts. David is survived by his mother, Grace Lee in Clifton, CO; his two sons, David Wayne Lee Jr. of Lakewood CO, and Chase Jameson Lee Townsend of San Marcos, CA; his two daughters, Tiffany Lynnette Lee of Tenino, WA, and Cynthia Anderson Lee of Grand Junction CO; his brothers, Jay Markel and James Lee and his sisters, Debbie Rowin and Anita Beal. He also had six beautiful grandchildren. He has joined his father, William Lee and his daughter, Baby Lee, both deceased. He was married to Claudia Snuffer, Jennifer Watson, Tami Townsend, and his most recent wife, Ladonna Markel. He was not married at the time of his death. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. David loved his children very much and never let his love for them falter even if circumstances didn't allow them to be together all the time. He was a friend to all and a lover of Warcraft, staying up to early hours of the morning playing with his friends and family. His service will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 28th 2009. In lieu of flowers please make donations in the name of David Wayne Lee Sr. at Emmanuel Baptist Church 395 31 5/8 Rd. Grand Junction CO 81504 or at any America National Bank. Arrangements entrusted to Snell-McLean Funeral Home.