Leland Enos "Lee" O'Shaughnessy

Oct. 16, 1931 to Feb. 28, 2013

Leland Enos O'Shaughnessy (Lee), age 81, of Alma, Michigan, passed away peacefully February 28, 2013 at Masonic Pathways.
Lee was born in Bathgate, North Dakota and grew up in nearby Hamilton. He served honorably and with distinction in the United States Army from 1950 to 1971. His awards and decorations included the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman's badge for service in the Korean War. After leaving the Army he worked for 26 years as a hospital maintenance operations manager in Sierra Vista and Phoenix, Arizona. A lifelong Mason, he was a Past Master and also was one of a select number of U.S. citizens inducted into the Grand Lodge of France. He was an active member of the American Legion in Carson City and the VFW in Sheridan.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Rose O'Shaughnessy; Marianne Ford, the mother of his children; children, Richard O'Shaughnessy (Susan); Judy England (J.R.); Marilee Horn (Scott); Dale O'Shaughnessy (Beverly); Neal O'Shaughnessy (Susan); step-children, Chere Knauber (Ray); Bret Brewer; and Teri Rossetti (Matt). Further, Lee is survived by sisters Lillian, Jean and Faye, and brothers Robert, Ray, and Michael. Additionally, Lee enjoyed the attention of his eleven grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Enos O'Shaughnessy; his mother, Vera O'Shaughnessy; and sister, Corrine.
A Memorial Service for family and friends will be held June 23, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the Masonic Pathways chapel in Alma. Arrangements are entrusted to the Dewey Funeral Home in Alma.