Terry Lee Obituary

Terry Michael Lee -->Terry Michael

Lee

August 14, 2021



Terry Michael Lee was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Harold Lee and Frankie Mary Schultz. He grew up both in the city and in the suburbs and made the most of his bicycle in exploring and riding with friends. Terry graduated from Raytown South High School, started a job, and then was drafted into the Army. He served in the 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam in 1966-7 and was a Purple Heart recipient. At the time, Vietnam was not a very popular subject but Terry was always proud of his service and the military. He married in 1969 and went on to celebrate his 50th Anniversary in 2019 to Marilyn Kupersmith Lee.



Terry enjoyed owning and fixing up cars starting with a 1946 Ford and eventually he owned several Corvettes. He particularly enjoyed his participation in the Kansas City Corvette Association making many lifelong friends. Terry graduated from Central Missouri State University with a degree in History and Political Science. He read voraciously about history and particularly enjoyed local, military, presidential biographies and mysteries. Several years of hot air ballooning were enjoyed by Terry and family as they were the working crew and chase team for his parents' hot air balloon. Terry also volunteered for Kansas City Hospice for 7 years. He was the kind of gentle man that understood how important it was to have someone with you at the end. Terry enjoyed traveling, both by car and motorcycle, while exploring historical sites, National Parks, and many out of the way locations.



After moving to Colorado Springs for retirement he made a great group of friends in his neighborhood and through the Old Colorado City Historical Society.



Terry was preceded in death by his parents and his favorite cat, Mazie. He leaves behind his wife Marilyn, brother Shaun Lee of Lee's Summit, MO, sister Claudia Lee of Olathe, KS and very special friends Angel and Mark Griffith of Knoxville, TN and brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and cousins, all of whom he was very fond. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Old Colorado City Historical Society, Colorado Springs, CO or to Wayside Waifs of Kansas City, MO.