In Memory

Paul Lee - Class Of 1968

Deceased Classmate: Paul Lee (1968)
Date Deceased: 12-24-2006
Age at Death: 58
Cause of Death: Took his own life
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Classmate State: MN
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A loving, sensitive, incredibly talented person with an unsettled soul. I loved him. Paul was someone to share the deepest things with. After Brasil, we saw each other frequently on the West Coast. Then he settled back in his family origins of Minnesota. Kept in touch off and on. He called periodically and I always got a Christmas card. The last time I saw Paul was in the early 90s when he spent a summer here. I still have the last card I got from him. Then they stopped. He had so much conflict and I feared his life would end this way. I talked to Dan MacDonald last night, who had received the news about Paul. I am saddened. He was a wonderful person. He could never feel settled with himself, but he was always so wonderful with everyone else he touched. He was a great friend. I miss him.
Submitted by Jane Duck

 

Paul Otis Lee

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Lee, Paul Otis 12-03-1948 to 12-24-2006 A brilliant creative artist and fine woodworker with a gentle loving soul, Paul took his life after courageous battles with shame, depression and alcoholism. The light of his life was his beloved daughter Samantha. Paul is also survived by his parents, Otis and Kathryn Lee, and sisters Sylvia Ruud, Becky Hirdman, Elizabeth Lee and Solveig Lee. Memorials to the Family of Paul Lee may be sent to 2222 Hendon Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108. Loved by so many, a celebration of his life and work will be held on Jan. 28th at 1PM, STUB HALL LOUNGE, 2329 Hendon Ave., Luther Seminary, St. Paul. Please bring remembrances and a written note for Samantha. Questions: blhirdman@hotmail.com

Submitted by Dale Stigberg



 
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04/13/09 05:42 PM #1    

Susan Alkema (Da Silva) (1968)

How very sad. I remember having a crush on Paul that started when we were at Bible camp together. He was so sweet and good looking and such a great talent on the guitar. Susan (Alkema) da Silva

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