Lee V. Oxendale

Lee V. Oxendale Charlotte Mr. Lee V. Oxendale age 81, passed away Monday, February 7th, 2011 at his Charlotte farm house. Lee was born in Wheeler, MI on November 8, 1929, the son of the late Ray and Agnes (Blandon) Oxendale. He was raised in Breckenridge, MI and attended local schools graduating from Breckenridge High School. Lee loved to farm and has been involved with farming his entire life; even as a child he worked his family farm. Lee was a very talented musician. Lee loved to play the organ and whistle; over the years Lee has given his talents to whistle songs for special events including Weddings. He loved the outdoors, whether cutting wood, hunting or fishing as long as he was outside Lee was happy. His annual Moose hunt in Canada was always a celebrated event and over years Lee has harvested several trophy Bull Moose. He has even traveled as far as Alaska to hunt Caribou. Lee is survived by three sisters, Letty Keefer, Norma (Edward) Ireland, Beth (John) Burk, three brothers, Lynn (Carol) Oxendale, Ralph (Mary) Oxendale, Duane (Janet) Oxendale, his special friend Al Barnard, and sister in-law Annie Oxendale He was preceded in death by his brother Ellis (Pat) Oxendale, Garth Oxendale, and brother in-law Scott Keefer. Funeral Services were held at The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, MI, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 10th, with Pastor Martin Saunders officiating. The family received visitors on Wednesday February 9th, from 2-4 p.m. and again from 6-8 p.m. Interment will take place in the spring at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville.