Bert Doyle Lee

BURLEY - Bert Doyle Lee, an 80-year-old resident of Heyburn, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, at the Cassia Regional Medical Center in Burley.

He was born Oct. 21, 1934, in Burley, Idaho, to Phillip Doyle and Mary Opal Ross Lee. He graduated from Burley High School and enlisted in the Army National Guard shortly thereafter. He served for two years in the National Guard and then went on to render another 28 years of service to his country in the United States Air Force, finally retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant. His time spent in the Armed Forces took him to many places in the world including, Japan, three times; Germany; the Philippines; Hawaii; California; South Carolina; and Florida. His service also included the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War twice. He was a member of the Declo American Legion and the Air Force Sergeants Association.

He married Patricia Ann Bohannan on Feb. 8, 1959, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Together, they raised three sons, Michael Lee of Dalzell, South Carolina, and Terry Lee and Bob Lee both of Heyburn. He is also grandfather to two grandchildren.

His love of the outdoors led him to his favorite hobbies which were riding four wheelers and snow mobiles, and hunting and fishing. He also held membership in the West Magic Recreation Club (DAM fools).

Bert is survived by his wife, Patricia Lee of Heyburn; his three children; and two grandchildren.

There will be no formal service held. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of the Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.