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Nov. 24, 1942-Sept. 5, 2026
Gilbert, Ariz., and Carpio
Larry John Lee passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, at the age of 83 years in Gilbert, Arizona. He is survived by daughter Suzanne Lee and son Christopher (Kendall) Lee, and grandpa to Aiden and Mitchell Rowley. His cherished extended family includes sister Shirley Moe and brother Alan (Linda) Lee. He was preceded in death by sister Viola Hertzberg, and brothers Don Lee and Robert (Barbara) Lee.
Larry was born November 24, 1942, in Minot, North Dakota, to Ole and Olga (Ortberg) Lee. He was raised on the family farm in Carpio, and it never left his heart.
His passions in life were his family, fishing, woodworking, cooking, and traveling. After serving as a medic in the US Army, he married Bonnie and they moved to Utah where he studied Forestry and Fisheries at Utah State. Upon graduation, he joined Moore-Clarke Co in an entry level sales position and ascended the ranks, ultimately becoming President and CEO of the company, expanding operations throughout the Western US and into Canada. He retired from Moore-Clarke 1990. Never one to sit idle, he consulted on aquaculture projects in the Middle East and Asia until Bonnie retired.
After retirement, Larry found purpose volunteering at the hospital in Bellingham, and loved to share his cooking and hospitality with family and friends in both Washington and Arizona. He was an endearing foster grandpa to five foster children during times of their lives when they most needed a loving grandpa. He will be dearly missed by so many!
A graveside burial service at Sunset Memorial will be planned for Spring or Summer 2027.
Published by The Minot Daily News, September 26, 2026.