Tom Lee

Memorial services are scheduled at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 3 at Terpening Son Mortuary for Tom Lee, Artesia, New Mexico. Mr. Lee, 59, died Monday, June 30, 2003 at his home. Hospice Chaplain Charlie Anderson will officiate at the services. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Lee was born September 26, 1943 in Portales, New Mexico; the son of Curtis Ray Lee and Dorothy Hart Lee. His parents preceded him in death. He was a longtime Artesia resident until moving to Missouri in 1997. He returned to Artesia in January, 2003. He owned and operated his own truck and was a member of the Artesia Moose Lodge. Survivors include a loving friend Jan Stafford of Artesia; a son Tommy Lee and wife Tammy of Artesia; daughters Sabra Kimple and husband Kyle of Artesia, Shannon Wolf and husband Willie of Artesia, and Stacey Briand and husband Arnauld of Las Vegas, Nevada; a brother Jerry Lee of Hartville, Missouri; a sister Diann Funston of Las Vegas; and grandchildren Chass, Colton, Zach, Ty, Kyra, Britney, Rawley, Chaise and Alix. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Vista Care Foundation at 611 N. Canal, Carlsbad, NM 88220.