Lee Willson

Funeral Service: Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home, Forsyth

LeeWillson age 65 of Rosebud, MT passed away Wednesday November 29, 2006 at his home after a lengthy illness.

Lee was born June 4, 1941 in Miles City to Norman Heaton Willson Sr. and E. Marie Roberts Willson. He spent his early childhood in the Pine Hills and attended country schools at Locate (later Woodrow Wilson School), then at Meadowbrook, Joliet, and finishing his formal education at Custer County High school at which time he went to work for C.M. Coffee ranching in the Pine Hills.Lee started working on sheep shearing crews at the age of 10, tying and tromping wool. At 16 he had worked his way up to sheep shearer.Lee and JoyceKirchheck were united in marriage on September 10, 1960 in Miles City. They then moved to Rosebud where they have made their home since working for the Swart,Schiffer, and Montgomery ranches where Lee prided himself on being a good stockman.Lee was a hard worker all of his life but also found time for things he enjoyed like trout fishing, calf roping at brandings, hunting, cooking at cow camp, game shows, and most of all his grandchildren with whom he love to play cards and checkers.He was a 4-H leader for 15 years, Past President of the Forsyth Horse Show Board, and enjoyed helping the Rosebud sidesaddle club.

Lee is survived by his wife of 46 years, Joyce of Rosebud; sons, Shane friend (Daun) Missoula, Travis (Becky) of Winifred; daughter Korinna (Mike) Schweitzer of Puyallup, WA; brothers Norman H. Jr. (Laura Jane) of Kinsey, Jim (Ann), Rick (Dolores) and Dave (Shelly) all of Miles City. He is also survived by three granddaughters, Kinder of Denver, CO,Kaycee of Rosebud, and Kelsey of Winifred; one grandson, Derek of Missoula and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Barb Hardy and a brother, Jackie.

Funeral services for Lee will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home, Forsyth. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home, Forsyth has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.

The family suggests memorials may be made in Lee's name to DCI (Dialysis Clinic Inc.). Address: 2411 Village Lane, Billings, MT 59102.