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Mildred Lee Obituary

LEE--Mildred Schiff. The Trustees, National Committee and Staff of the Whitney Museum of American Art express with great sadness the passing of Mildred Schiff Lee, beloved wife of Herbert C. Lee and devoted mother of Board Vice President Thomas H. Lee and National Committee Chair Jonathan O. Lee. A lifelong friend and advocate of the arts, her passion and dedication have forever enriched the arts community in the US and abroad and she will be deeply missed. We extend our most heartfelt sympathy to Herbert Lee, Tom Lee and Anne Tenenbaum, Jon and Barbara Lee, Richard Lee and Elizabeth Berardi and to her many grandchildren and loved ones. Flora Miller Biddle, Honorary Chairman Leonard A. Lauder, Chairman Emeritus Robert J. Hurst, Co-Chair Brooke Garber Neidich, Co-Chair Neil G. Bluhm, President Adam D. Weinberg, Alice Pratt Brown Director

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Published by New York Times on May 9, 2009.

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Ellie Lazarus

May 13, 2009

Our deepest sympathies go out to Herb,Tom, Jon and Rick. We hope that the love and support of family and friends will help you through this difficult time. Ellie Sklaw Lazarus and Jim Lazarus. Herb, My mother was Ruth Leibowitz Sklaw. Your cousin, Ruthie.

Robert Brustein

May 11, 2009

Very sorry to hear of the loss of dear Micki. Our hearts go out to Herb, Jon, Tom, Rick, and all members of this fine family. She leaves us with great memories.

Bob Brustein and Doreen Beinart

May 11, 2009

we send positive thoughts and our deepest sympathies. Joe & Joyce Spaulding

May 10, 2009

My Deepest sympathies and prayer goes out to the family, may God's grace be with you. AnnetteAlcantara

Deborah Gallant, Jon & Amy Lieber

May 9, 2009

Our deepest sympathies are with Tom, Rick and Jon and your families at this time. A big hug for Uncle Herb from far-away California. So sorry we can't make it across the country to deliver our condolences in person.

May 9, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with Herb, Tom, Rick, Jon and their families during this difficult time.

Joe, Debi, Lee and Cara Incandela

Louis Weinberg

May 9, 2009

Irene and I morn the poassing of our good and longtime friend Miki Lee. We sympathize with Herbert and their children, Tom, Rick and John, their wives and children.

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