As so many of his friends have expressed, Mike Lee is the standard by which all good men should be measured. Mike passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, humor, and wholeness of spirit. He is an irreplaceable husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend. We will miss you with shattered hearts!
Mike leaves behind his wife of 14 years, Geri, and their three children, Shawn, Heather and Sydni, his mother, Linda Lee, his brother and sister, Jeff Lee and Laura Corona, as well as, several nieces, nephews and extended family. Mike was predeceased by his father, Robert Lee.
Mike was born in Superior, Ariz. He graduated from University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) where he attended college on a golf scholarship. Mike was in the mining industry in Human Resources for 30 plus years. He lived 20 years of his adult life in Elko, NV and spent the rest of life in Hagerman, ID, Payson and Benson, Ariz. and Ridgecrest, Calif.
A celebration of life service, followed by a reception, will be held at Casas Church, Barrier Chapel, located at 10801 N. La Cholla Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85742, on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at 11 a.m. A previous service was held in Ridgecrest, Calif.
Mike loved God, country and kids. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any of the following organizations that Mike valued, and volunteered for, that were near and dear to his heart:
U-Turn for Christ AZ, 509 W. Frontier Street; Payson, AZ 85541
Wounded Warriors Project
Make-A-Wish Foundation