LEE, Steven Vincent - b. July 15, 1962 - d. July 4, 2024

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Steven Vincent Lee, age 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 4, 2024 in Howard, Kansas.  He was born on July 15, 1962 in Wichita, Kansas.  His life was marked by devotion to his family, excellence in his profession, and compassion for all living creatures.

Steven received his formal education at Munger Elementary and Clearwater High School in Kansas, attended college in Independence, Kansas, and received his welding degree at Wichita Area Technical Institute.  In his distinguished career, he applied his expertise as a drafting engineer, machinist, and welder at the Q Corporation in Derby, Kansas. Prior to that, Steven had worked for many years in numerous positions at the Cobalt factory in Neodesha, Kansas.  Steven's entrepreneurial spirit shone through as he and his wife founded Oma's Country Critters Sanctuary, a testament to his love and respect for animals.

Those who knew Steven will remember him as a beacon of caring, kindness, and intelligence.  An avid athlete and a man of wit and humor, Steven's dedication to his family was unwavering.  He found great joy in his many hobbies which included traveling the open roads on his motorcycle, constructing with his skilled hands, enjoying leisurely runs, engaging in the camaraderie of basketball games, and playing with the grandchildren.

Steven is survived by his wife, Angela Lee of the home; his sons, Aidan Lee, Den (Rachelle) Marshall and Dawson (Kassidy Hoover) Baker, all of Howard, Kansas; his brother, Daniel (Kathy) Lee of Mesa, Arizona; his adoring grandchildren, Ashton, Zoey, Landon, Kelsey. Audring, Levi, Alexis, and Kyngston; his nephews, Nick and Will Lee; his in-laws, Don and Judy Crowell of Emporia, Kansas; his sister-in-law, Dawn (Jeff) Griffin; and his dear uncle, Jack Lee of Wichita, Kansas;  He was preceded in heaven by his mother, Marga; his adoptive father, Keith Harrington; his father, Robert Lee; his son, Steven Lee; and his nephew, Sam Griffin.

Family and friends are invited to gather and honor the memory of Steven on August 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.  In lieu of customary remembrances and to ensure the educational future of his young son, Aiden, contributions may be mailed to or left with the funeral home.  Countryside Fuenral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas has been entrusted with arrangements.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)