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Bill passed away peacefully after a short illness and will be sorely missed. Bill was born on November 28, 1929 to Bernard and Sorea Lees in Trail, British Columbia, Canada. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gloria Shabouh; most recent wife, Edith Erfert; his parents; brother, Jack Lees; and sister, Jean Inglis. He is survived by his children: Mary (Paul) Hawthorne of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Barbara Lees of Las Vegas, Nevada; William Gordon (Cindy) Lees, Jr. of Glasgow, Kentucky; and Julie Howell of Colorado Springs; grandchildren: Krista, Alli, Jessie, and Matthew Hawthorne, and Brandon and Kelly Howell; great-grandchild, Ayden Young; stepdaughter, Dana Smith; nephew, Karl Dreher; niece, Karen Dreher Smith; companion Vi Wheeler; and numerous other relatives in Canada. Bill attended British Columbia schools for 12 years and the Colorado School of Mines for three semesters before transferring to the Montana School of Mines, where he graduated in 1958 with a BSC degree in Mining Engineering. He changed his profession in 1965, working his way up to an electrical engineer, which he did for 26 years before retiring in 1991 from Kohnert Engineering. Bill has been a member of First Presbyterian Church since 1979, having served as a deacon, Stephen's Minister, Sunday school president, and usher. Bill was an avid bridge player, and also enjoyed playing cribbage, bowling and fishing with his wife Edith. A memorial service will be held in Bill's honor at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 25, at First Presbyterian Church, 219 East Bijou Street. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Deacons Fund. Online Condolences: ShrineOfRemembrance.com
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My condolences to all of Bill's family. His spirit and laughter I will always remember.
Andy Ellis
February 5, 2013
So sorry about your loss, My prayers are with you Bill and Cindy as well as your family.
Beckie Curry
January 25, 2013
Our prayers are with you and may God Bless your entire family.
Linda and Brian Lamke
January 25, 2013
Sam Croskell
January 25, 2013
We have such pleasant memeories of family gatherings. Bill was always so hospitable and friendly; smiling and engaging; grateful and a joy to be around. May God bless his memory.
Karl & Candace Dreher
January 24, 2013
What a wonderful person i enjoyed every time we got to visit.I know he will be missed by many,Our thoughts an prayers are with all the family.
Kay Emmitt
January 24, 2013
Donita Runyon
January 24, 2013
Bill, it was a pleasure getting to know you these past few years. My regards to the family and to Vi. Great man.
Brian Robinson
January 24, 2013
What an impressive life your dad had Barbara! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Just remember you will see him again one day! Love you, Emily Stosich
January 24, 2013
Dad, you're my hero. Thank you for your kindness, guidance, and love.
William Gordon Lees Jr.
January 24, 2013
My prayers are with your family at this time. Remember the good times!
Leesa Gianarelli
January 24, 2013
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