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Nancy Dunn Hancock
March 17, 2022
Dear Faith,
I was thinking of Lee and our growing up and med school days, so I searched. I am so sorry. I never got to see him again since med school. What a great buddy he was, helping me with homework, doing crazy things, keeping everyone laughing while we were under such stress. Once in 5th grade he boasted he could jump the hedge ( age 12) but caught his foot on the wire running thru it and smashed face down on the curb. 2 black eyes, horrible swollen face with headaches, he probably had a concussion (but no one ever went to the dr back then ! I know how you still are hurting, but God is our comfort, and I pray that you are leaning on Him still. Love in Christ, Nancy Dunn Hancock
Teddy (was: Darlin) (now: Quintana)
May 18, 2021
I worked for Dr. Shine when he was in practice with Dr. Maxon, Dr. Dawson and Dr. Farley. It was one of the best jobs because they were so ethical and caring. Dr. Shine chastised me for something when he call in from the hospital. I didn't say anything back and when he returned to the office he apologized because I hadn't done what he thought. The full staff just about fell down because they had never heard him apologize before. And when he dictated some medical words on tape for me to transcribe he would say "Now, let's see if you can spell this one Teddy". He would laugh while taping and I would smile when I was typing. He was 'good people'.
Seamus Cease
January 4, 2021
Can you call me soon Chris cease
Eric Webb
June 8, 2004
To Faith and Family, I have just now heard of Dr Shine's passing and am deeply saddened. I was fortunate to have been one of his family practice residents in the late 1980s and learned so much during my time with him. He was a great mentor and he made medicine fun. I especially enjoyed our friendship over the years and the times I visited your farm. I have fond memories of our soup lunches at Good Sam when I worked there, too. Lee made everyone feel like an old friend. I can't tell you the profound impact he had on my life. I will really miss him.
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Sherry Lackey
April 19, 2004
Dr. Shine was covering for Dr. Gay the weekend that my mother passed away. She had been in the hospital for over 3 weeks. Dr. Shine offered such good advice and medical care and comfort through this difficult time. I did not know Dr. Shine prior to that experience. He helped not only our mother at the end of her life but he helped us as well. I will never forget his kindness.
J. Garner Peters
April 16, 2004
His enthusiasm for life was boundless and contagious, as was his sharing spirit. His mentoring and friendship had an invaluable impact on my life as they did on the lives of so many others. He was always larger than life, a true renaissance man whose memory will forever bring a smile in the hearts of those who knew him. May you be blessed with peace and comfort.
Ralph Lee Rose
March 9, 2004
Wife and children, I am so sorry for your loss. He was my Doctor for
over 30 years. We shared so much from gardening to politics. When I had an office visit I could count on being there 2 hours. We all loved him dearly. He was my mother's doctor also. I hated to see him retire so bad. He treated me for the same illiness he had. I miss him a lot.
c-berry shine
January 19, 2004
daddy
you are much loved and will be missed mightily
Faye Murphy
December 30, 2003
I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Lee C. Shine. His vigor for life will be missed by all. He was a true physician. Our prayers are with you. Faye and Robert Murphy
Karin & Drew Rasmussen
December 23, 2003
Our deepest sympathy. Dr. Shine was indeed one of a kind! The world was a better place because of him.
Raymond Wechman
December 23, 2003
I am saddened to hear of Dr. Shine's death. I was his Family Practice resident in the summer/fall of 1987. His enthusiasm for the hospital practice of medicine was inspiring. I try to inspire my students and use his example daily. His excitement about gaining new knowledge and his encouragement also led me to train in nuclear cardiology. Thank you for sharing him with the Family Practice residents at UK.
Mona Wigginton
December 23, 2003
I heard so many good things about Dr. Shine before I ever laid eyes on him. He had been my husband's grandparents' physician for years. I finally had the privilege of meeting him on the elevator my first week working at Good Samaritan. There was no mistaking him--the joviality, that likeness to Santa Claus, those red suspenders! In his own Santa-like way, he gave so much to so many outside of his profession. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you this holiday season.
Bobby and Debbie Gadd
December 23, 2003
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Dr.Shine.
He was a wonderful person,as well as a great doctor. He will be greatly missed.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Mary (Switzer) Roser
December 23, 2003
On behalf of the Switzer family,
I would like to offer our sincere
condolences. Dr. Shine was a friend
and neighbor to my Mom & Dad. My
Mom simply adores him to this day.
Thanks so much !!!!!
Amy Yessin
December 23, 2003
To the Shine Family,
I was a new nurse in the ICU at Good Samaritan when I first encounted that robust and friendly constantly smiling Dr. Shine. "Don't be so formal...call me Lee"....that is how he was...so down to earth, comforting, teaching and nurturing. We ALL loved him. He never was too busy to help. His mere presence in a room brighted even the worst of days. I still tell "Dr. Shine" stories....they still fill people that he never met with happiness. The world is a smaller place without him. I will never forget how he touched my life. May you know that many have been blessed to have known him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Amy Yessin RN
Bob Hutchison
December 22, 2003
Faith,
Our thoughts and sympathy are with you and your family as you celebrate Lee's life and mourn his loss.
Bob, Susie and Ramie Hutchison
Tommy Cox
December 22, 2003
Dr. Shine treated me as a patient in 1982 for CHF, I will never forget him. He was a fine Doctor.
John Witt
December 22, 2003
Dr. Shine, along with Dr. Maxson, was my mother's, my grandmother's, my grandfather's,my aunt and my two uncle's doctor. He was a friend of our family for years. I lost my mother February 2001 at age 90. She had received EXCELLENT care.
He was a wonderful man and I was fortunate to have met him during several visits to with mother at Kentucky Internal Medicine and to her at Samaritan, before my move from California and after my permanent move here to Lexington in 2001.
God's blessings and healing to the family on their loss.
Sincerely,
John Witt (Lexington) Vivian Northrup (Frankfort), Bill and Bobby Robinson (Lexington).
Peg Simpson
December 22, 2003
Faith, I was shocked when I read about Lee in the paper. Give my love to all the kids. All of us had such good times swimming. Most sincerely, Peg Simpson
Linda Williams
December 22, 2003
I wish to express my sympathy to the Shine family. Doctor Shine, was the best as a doctor, a friend and adviser. I will never forget him. He will be missed.
Joe Justice
December 22, 2003
My sincere and deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Shine. I called on him for many years as a 'detailman' and he always made me feel welcome in his office and at the Good Samaritan doctors lounge.
He was a fine doctor and a true Gentleman.
He will be missed greatly by all.
Frank Sweeney
December 22, 2003
Faith...Lee was a great benefactor to me both as a Counselor and as my Primary Physician for more than 25 years. He also cared for my Father Alex and my Mother Frances and aided me in profound heart-to-heart ways during their final days. His service always went beyond duty.
My memories of you date back to our days together in the Concert Band at Lafayette High School in 1955, your brother Pete, and your able father leading the Salvation Army.
Thank you for being an integral part of the quality of Lee's life.
Sandra & Dallas Pennington
December 22, 2003
Please except our deepest sympathies during this sad time.
Sandra Pennington
(Daughter of Jackie and John Smith)
EVA TURNER
December 22, 2003
THE GRANDDAUGHTER OF MARION SANDLIN
THE ELDERLY MAN WITH THE STRAWBERRY
WALKING STICK.
Alice Swim
December 22, 2003
Faith, we are all so saddened by your unbelievable and sudden loss.The euphorbias Lee gave me are all thriving. I will always be reminded of you, caring for them. I am so very sorry. Lovingly, Alice
Anne Carmichael
December 22, 2003
I grieved when Dr. Shine retired last Summer. He had been not only my doctor, but my counselor and friend. And now the community has lost one of its finest citizens. To the family -- please know that Lee leaves behind grateful patients and friends and will never be forgotten.
Aylett Simpson Melton
December 22, 2003
I have to admit, I really don't know what to say after so much time. I remember Dr. Shine so clearly from our G.L.S.A. times, and I always seem to remember him smiling. Or making all of us smile. I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you this holiday season.
Sincerely,
Aylett
Loretta Farris
December 22, 2003
The entire Farris family wish to express their sympathy. He was a wonderful friend to Dean and Elnora. He was also Mom's doctor.
Joan Dampier
December 22, 2003
Faith, I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Dr. Shine, along with Dr. Maxon, cared for my father. Dr. Shine was delightful. He will be missed.
Sincerely, Joan (Moreland) Dampier
The Staff of Whitehall Funeral Chapel
December 22, 2003
Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.
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