Leland Fletcher

Lee Fletcher, 74, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021, after a 4-week battle with COVID-19. Preceded in death by his parents, Allidene and Ralph Fletcher; daughter, Rachel Fletcher. Survivors: wife, Phyllis; son, James (Amy) Fletcher; grandchildren, Alex, Hannah and Owen; sister-in-law, Jan (Gil) Gilmore. Lee graduated from Wichita Southeast HS in 1965. He joined the Army Reserve where he trained as a medic. He and Phyllis married in 1973. He graduated from Friends University in 1999. Lee enjoyed watching football and basketball, especially attending Shocker basketball games. His sister-in-law, Jan, was his favorite person to wager beer with on football games; he always backed the Chiefs. Lee liked to play cards, play pool, table games, crossword puzzles and keeping up on current events. He loved playing poker with his daughter, Rachel; his son, James; his daughter-in-law, Amy, and made many great friends around the table. Lee enjoyed fishing and drinking screwdrivers with his best friend, Jim G. After retirement from aircraft, Lee kept busy traveling with Phyllis, maintaining Rachel’s garden and playing pickleball regularly to stay active. He volunteered with the Kansas Food Bank and Meals on Wheels. Lee was a wonderful husband and father who was always willing to help others; he will be deeply missed. When everyone can gather in the spring, a Celebration of Life will be held. Memorials have been established with Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2405 Grand Blvd., #520, Kansas City, MO 64108 and Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Attn: Financial Operations, 733 Third Ave., Suite 510, New York, NY 10017.