Lee John E.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.

Dear Barb & Family, Please accept my sincere heartfelt sympathy & condolences on your loss. John was a very special guy! Here is a copy of a poem that has been a comfort to me at times of loss and I hope you find comfort in it too. ‘To Those I Love And To Those Who Love Me’ Author Unknown When I am gone, release me, let me go- I have so many things to see and do. You mustnt tie yourself to me with tears, Be Happy that we had so many wonderful years. I gave to you my love. You can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now its time I traveled on alone. So grieve for me a while if grieve you must Then let your grief be comforted by trust. Its only for a while that we must part. So bless the memories within your heart. I wont be far away, for life goes on, So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you cant see or touch me, Ill be near And if you listen with your heart, youll hear All my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, Ill greet you with a smile and say, ‘Welcome Home’

Dear Barbara and Family, Our condolences on the passing of John. We were sorry to hear he was ailing and feel the sorrow of his passing. I hadn’t seen much of John over these years since we both left Coleman…mostly at funerals of other associates. But, the friendship that started way back in 1970 when John agreed to hire an undisciplined 27 year old recent graduate of WSU to be the second Product Manager ever in Coleman’s Outing Products Group was always present when we met. Shame on me for not taking the intiative to meet more often and under better circumstances. John was for me, over the years, a great boss, trainer and mentor and superior business associate who provided suberb advice with the utmost of integrity. On occasion John provided wise personal advice as a young and sometimes intemperate subordinate often created problems for himself both at work and at home. I never met anyone who knew John that didn’t like and respect him and the way he did business and led his life. Some may have disagreed with his business point of view but the disagreement was always about the business never personal. John was at the same time a mentor and an inspiration for me and I will always remember the wise and calming advice and friendship he provided. Juhree and are on the West Coast and will not be able to attend the funeral service but we will be with you in spirit and prayer. May His Soul Rest in Peace. Bob and Juhree Ring

Dear Barbara and family, We are sad to hear of John’s death. Please accept our condolences and prayers. My memory of John started when he contacted me about our common Greatgrandfather. We enjoyed so much meeting both of you at your home. He was a very special person and we will miss him greatly.

Barbara We are So Sorry to hear about John Please accept our deepest sympathies Corey,Maria and Natalie Oyler