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Hart, Lotus (Lee) - Wife, Mom, Grandma & Shopper 9/11/32-11/9/02 formerly of Forest Lake. Resident of Miami Beach, Florida and Bigfork, Montana. Passed away unexpectedly November 9, 2002, due to complications following spinal surgery. Preceded in death by parents Wilbur and Junia Kohles; sister Joyce White; and son Michael Hart III. Beloved wife of 48 years of Michael, Jr.; loving mother of Kimberly Hart-Baldridge and her husband Doug Baldridge of Portland, Oregon; Thomas Hart and his wife Deborah of North Ogden, Utah; Jennifer Hart-Abraham and her husband Philip Abraham of Shoreview, MN; and Jonathan Hart of Miami Beach, Florida. Adored grandmother of Hunter Baldridge, Therese Turner Hart, and Rohan and Deven Abraham. Special aunt to Owen and Duane White of Montana. Lee was formerly involved in the operation of drugstores in Forest Lake, Minnesota and recently managed a salon and day spa in New York City. The salon had been established by her son, Michael, and it was a source of great pride and satisfaction to her. She loved to travel and especially enjoyed shopping wherever she was. Memorial service Wednesday, November 20, 2002, 10AM, at CHURCH OF ST. LUKE, St. Paul.

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Published by Pioneer Press from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, 2002.

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Peggy (Doyle/Fairbanks)Treadwell

December 14, 2002

Dear Mike,

Sheila told me yesterday of your great loss. I'm so sorry and wanted you to know I'm thinking about you. Lee was such a gracious woman and a wonderful partner for you all these years. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.

Sincerely,

Peggy

Sheila Waldoch

December 12, 2002

Mike,

My heart goes out to you and family.I was saddened and shocked to find out last night. (12/11 at dinner with an old friend who also worked with you). Lee was a beautiful and kind,classy lady who played a big part in many lives. She was a gracious friend and wonderful Mother. My love and prayers are with you.

Love,

Sheila Waldoch

Anna Ritten/Flanagan

November 19, 2002

My deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Fondly,

Anna Ritten Flanagan

Class of 1984

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DENNIS & HELEN KITTOCK

November 18, 2002

MIKE,

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME. HELEN & I STILL REMEMBER ONE OF OUR FIRST SOCIAL EVENTS IN FOREST LAKE,1963, A "JC" PICNIC. LEE AND I WERE PAIRED IN A SACK RACE...WE FINISHED LAST.

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

DENNIS & HELEN

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