Condolence: Dear Family, I am sending my condolences & love from Washington state. I know how much all of you will miss Lee. I have known him my whole life as "Uncle" Lee even though he is technically my cousin, my mother's first cousin. We can all celebrate his productive and long life. Blessings to the family at this time of sadness and loss.

Condolence: Dearest Lee and Family, It is with a sad heart I am writing to say I am sorry to lose one of my dear first cousins. We always fondly referred to one another as "The Cousins." My memories of all our childhood times at family reunions, at all informal family gatherings, New Year's Eve celebrations, July 4th celebrations, weddings, birthdays, and many more occasions, sometimes at your Mother's, my Aunt Emma's farm, and my memories of everything in between have stayed with me all of my 98 years and five months. I know you, Lee, were much loved by our family, and I know you were a war hero. I know you were part of the foundation of our families. I miss that you are no longer here with me. For there is no other left that new you longer than I. Goodbye dear Lee. With Love, your older cousin Helen, and family.