~ IN MEMORY ~
Navy veteran, WA/DL Capt. Robert Dean Lee
January 28, 1935 ~ November 19, 2023
Robert Dean Lee, age 88, Pahrump, Nevada, passed on November 19, 2023. Bob was born on January 28, 1935 to Forrest Lee and Lora Wiley on the family farm in Page County, Iowa, where he was also raised. Bob joined the Navy as a pilot in 1960, ending his career there as a Lieutenant Commander. On June 29, 1962, Bob was united in marriage to Gloria Deane Cleaver. After leaving the military, Bob worked as a pilot for Western Airlines, and Delta Airlines as an international pilot, predominantly on routes to Asia. Bob joined Western Airlines 04-27-1964 and retired with Delta Air Lines based 030/LAX. After retirement, Bob spent much of his time sailing in the Pacific, having achieved his Masters license. He was also a Master Mason, a member of the Nodaway Lodge 140. Bob is survived by a nephew (Gregory Lee of Scottsdale, AZ) and three nieces (Anne Pedersen of Columbia, Missouri, Janet Beerman of Omaha, Nebraska and Karyn Thomas of Redway, California) as well as eight grandnieces/grandnephews and the wife, Connie Neal, of his nephew Larry. He was predeceased by his wife, Gloria, brothers Lewis and Charles, sister Evelyn Neal, and nephew Larry Neal.
The graveside service is scheduled at Hawleyville Cemetery.
Graveside Service Saturday, April 20, 2024
Hawleyville Cemetery, Iowa