July 13, 1949 – February 3, 2012

David Wayne Lee, 62, of Crescent, OR, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 3, 2012.

David was born July 13, 1949, in Estelline, South Dakota, to Wayne and Dora (Johnson) Lee. David graduated

from Estelline High School in 1967, and he then went on to graduate from South Dakota State University. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1971, and served during the Vietnam War.

David had a life-long career with the U.S. Forest Service. This job took him from Alaska to Central Oregon, where he worked at the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District. The last nine years of Davids career were spent at the Crescent Ranger District.

David married Linda Glascock on May 4, 1991, and this union brought him a step-daughter, Tonya, and a step-son, Gary.

Davids love for running kept him involved in a lifetime of marathons all over the West Coast, and he earned many awards along the way. He had a great passion for running, and often could be seen out for his daily 8-to -10-mile sprint, whether he was at home or on vacation. While living in Bend, David participated with many softball teams, playing various positions. Most of Davids adult life was spent mentoring and coaching young people in track and field, basketball and football. Most recently he was involved with the Gilchrist High Schools track and field, football, and basketball teams.

David retired from coaching and from the U.S. Forest Service in January, 2011, due to an ongoing battle with cancer. He was admired by many, and will be missed by more.

David was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Sharon. He is survived by his wife, Linda of Crescent, OR; sister, Bonnie of Clarksville, TN; step- daughter, Tonya (husband, Jason) Noble of North Augusta, SC; step-son, Gary (wife, Tanis) Glascock of North Plains, OR; aunt, Lois Wales of SD; sister-in-law Glenda (husband, Dennis) Mendiola of Payette, ID; five grandchildren; five nieces; special friends, Jim and Ronda Bishop of Crescent, OR, who were like a son and daughter to him; and more friends than even he could imagine.

The family would like to thank Partners In Care – especially Geia, Tammy and Alicia.

Memorial contributions may be made in Davids memory to either Partners In Care Hospice, 2075 NE Wyatt Ct., Bend, OR 97701, 541-382-5882; to Autism Society, 4340 East West Hwy, Suite 350, Bethesda, MD 20814; or to Coach Lee Sports Memorial Fund, Gilchrist High School, 201 Mountain View Dr., Gilchrist, OR 97737, 541-433-2295.

There will be a memorial service at a later date. If you would like to be notified as to the time and date of the service, please email .

Baird Memorial Chapel of La Pine served the family. 541-536-5104.