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Darren Lee Obituary
1941 ~ 2024
Darren R Lee, 82, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. Born on October 24, 1941 in Vernal, Utah, he loved tinkering with electronics and cars and carried that joy throughout his life.
As an adult, he served in the US Air Guard specializing in electronics after which he married Arlene LeBaron and welcomed four sons into the world. After they parted ways, he married Jolayne Killian and became the father to three more daughters.
He spent many years proudly working as a miner and moved quickly up to be an MSHA Government Mining Inspector, even working through a near-death cancer diagnosis. When he retired, he started his own consulting company training many other young miners around Southeastern Utah and continued offering consulting services up until about a year ago when it became too challenging for him physically.
He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting. He met many other hunters on the mountain who have become lifelong dear friends. He loved working in his yard and taking road trips to Oregon to visit his sons and their families. He was quick-witted, quietly generous, loved cooking new recipes, and made the best sourdough pancakes.
He is survived by his sons Vincent Lee (Stephanie) of Rogue River, Oregon, Thad Lee (Sandra) of Grants Pass, Oregon, Kevin Lee (Heidi) of Ashland, Oregon, Larenda Sherri Fackrell (Bryce) of Goshen, Utah, Sandi Lee of Moab, Utah, Kristi Lee of Moab, Utah, 19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by grandson, Chastin S. Hines, son Shawn Lee, and beloved wife, Jolayne."
At Darren's request cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.
You may send tributes to the family at www.SpanishValleyMortuary.com or www.SVMC.US
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Kristie Lee
July 16, 2024
Sure do miss those pancakes pop!
Terry DeLay
April 9, 2024
One of the best guy i knew...Great friend...always had our yearly deer hunt..He cooked the best Chili in the world! Going to miss him so much..
Christina Lynn Mohr
April 3, 2024
Kristie, this is CC sorry about ur dad, both Kyra n I Are truly sorry and wish we could be there to comfort you in your time of need please get a hold of Kyra if you need any help we are both willing to help you .. If you comfortable for any help .. Just know we are thinking of u and ur family and as well sending our sympathy to u all..
CC N ki ki
KIM WING
April 2, 2024
The best uncle on the planet. He made the best Canadian Oaty cakes that he had to make me every time I went to Moab. So many great memories. He was always a gentle giant to me. I will love you always and forever.
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