Dave Lee

Dave Lee

June 29, 1944 - June 06, 2020

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Dave Lee, 75, Jamestown, ND died Saturday, June 6, 2020 at his home in Jamestown.

Dave Vernon Lee came into this world June 29th, 1944 in Veblen, SD, the son of Lawrence and Ruby (Sampson) Lee.  He grew up on the family farm south of Geneseo, ND.  After graduation from Sargent Central in Forman ND he went on to get his degree from North Dakota State University and later earned his master’s degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead. 

Dave and Marlys Bjur were married September 17, 1965 at Kulm, ND. He spent several years working at a ranch for delinquent boys in Iowa but most of his professional life he worked as a teacher in Cleveland ND and then in Jamestown ND. 

Family and friends will remember Dave as a passionate educator, a master woodworker, a lover of music and a dedicated husband and father.  If you could ask Dave how he would like to be remembered his answer would be, "A man of God".  The world has lost a man who loved the Lord and was a wonderful human being.

Dave is survived by his wife of 54 years Marlys, daughter Lisa (Steve), daughter Coleen (Jay), grandchildren Dakota, Kacie, Zachary and great grandson Todd; 1 brother, Carmen (Terry) Lee, 2 sisters, Helen Petteway and Joan (Ron) Sandness.

He was preceded death by his parents, 1 brother and 1 sister.

 

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Stacy Ova
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Dave was a great man! He was a wonderful boss years ago and at my current job a friend for life. The long talks we would have about God. He certainly had a gift. The laughs about computer gremlins. The musical talent he had. The jokes he would to tell. His gracious and humble character. I will greatly miss you Dave Lee.
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Dean Giedt
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Dave was a good friend and fellow educator. He was always more than willing to share his talents that God had given him. Dave will be missed.
DJ
Deb Johnsen
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Dave Lee-Mr Lee, was my HS Science Teacher. He not only taught us academics but he took time to chat with us -when possible-and encouraged us to think deep and keep striving to do our best. If a spiritual question ever arose-that gave him much joy and he welcomed the conversation. He would not be afraid to share a scripture or challenge us to search The Word. Dave touched many lives-by allowing The Lord to move. I am thankful for keeping our friendship up (Via email or FB) over the past 50 years, even though it was maybe just a quick hello. Many of his past students turned into lifelong friends Im sure. <br>May The Lord continue to use Daves memory in an ongoing way and May the Lord wrap His arms of comfort and love around You-Marlys, Lisa and Coleen.
AH
Andy Heller
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My time at the Nazarene church was filled with many blessings from the Lord, one of which was the friend I would have in Dave. We spent a lot of time at the church and sometimes out of the church in discussions of our shared faith in Christ. I learned much from Dave about living the Christian life. Dave was always able to say encouraging things and sometimes things that I needed to hear even if uncomfortable. Thats what a Christian brother is to do. I will always be grateful for it all. During a dark time in life, Dave came to sit with me everyday at the shop and helped me greatly in ways no one knew about. When I did teaching and fill-in preaching it was Dave who I often talked to about what I was doing and what he thought. How I miss those times and will always remember them. Dave made a difference in my life and walk of faith. I thank the Lord for him. I am saddened at his passing, but rejoice knowing hes in the presence of the Lord. My thoughts and prayers to Daves family.
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Clarice and Reuben Liechty
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Marlys and family, Our paths crossed years ago when we attended the same church. Dave always had a smile. He was a kind man. A Christian man. We are all blessed to have known him. May you allow Jesus to wrap his arms around you to comfort you.<br>
JL
Jonelle Lindbo
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Dave was a great help to me when I first began teaching in Jamestown. He was always so kind and had time to answer all my questions. I will always fondly remember him.

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