Lee Edmund Courtnage, age 85, of Albuquerque, formerly of Waterloo/Cedar Falls, IA, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at home.
During his career, he earned his doctorate in special education and was a professor at the University of Northern Iowa. Lee also served in the United States Army for two years in the 1950s. Upon retirement in Albuquerque, he volunteered with the Veterans History Project and interviewed hundreds of veterans.
Lee was born in 1932 and was the son of the late Ted and Edna Courtnage.
Lee is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Henrietta. Lee was the devoted father to Steve (Kim), Kelly (Mark), Kara and Shawn, step-father to Ellen (Dave), Laura (Craig), Diane and Linda (Dima), adoring grandfather to Steven Jr., Kaylin, Tyler, Corey, Jordan, Keri, Mike, Elisa, Stacey, Janet, Doug, Rachel and Evan and eight great-grandchildren. Lee is also survived by brothers, Larry and Ray.
Lee was preceded in death by brothers, Don and Allen.
Friends may visit one hour prior to the Funeral Service on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. French – Lomas. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery Congregation Albert Section, 700 Yale Blvd. SE. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New Mexico Veterans Memorial, 1100 Louisiana Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
During his career, he earned his doctorate in special education and was a professor at the University of Northern Iowa. Lee also served in the United States Army for two years in the 1950s. Upon retirement in Albuquerque, he volunteered with the Veterans History Project and interviewed hundreds of veterans.
Lee was born in 1932 and was the son of the late Ted and Edna Courtnage.
Lee is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Henrietta. Lee was the devoted father to Steve (Kim), Kelly (Mark), Kara and Shawn, step-father to Ellen (Dave), Laura (Craig), Diane and Linda (Dima), adoring grandfather to Steven Jr., Kaylin, Tyler, Corey, Jordan, Keri, Mike, Elisa, Stacey, Janet, Doug, Rachel and Evan and eight great-grandchildren. Lee is also survived by brothers, Larry and Ray.
Lee was preceded in death by brothers, Don and Allen.
Friends may visit one hour prior to the Funeral Service on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. French – Lomas. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery Congregation Albert Section, 700 Yale Blvd. SE. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New Mexico Veterans Memorial, 1100 Louisiana Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
Lee Edmund Courtnage, age 85, of Albuquerque, formerly of Waterloo/Cedar Falls, IA, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at home.
During his career, he earned his doctorate in special education and was a professor at the University of Northern Iowa. Lee also served in the United States Army for two years in the 1950s. Upon retirement in Albuquerque, he volunteered with the Veterans History Project and interviewed hundreds of veterans.
Lee was born in 1932 and was the son of the late Ted and Edna Courtnage.
Lee is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Henrietta. Lee was the devoted father to Steve (Kim), Kelly (Mark), Kara and Shawn, step-father to Ellen (Dave), Laura (Craig), Diane and Linda (Dima), adoring grandfather to Steven Jr., Kaylin, Tyler, Corey, Jordan, Keri, Mike, Elisa, Stacey, Janet, Doug, Rachel and Evan and eight great-grandchildren. Lee is also survived by brothers, Larry and Ray.
Lee was preceded in death by brothers, Don and Allen.
Friends may visit one hour prior to the Funeral Service on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. French – Lomas. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery Congregation Albert Section, 700 Yale Blvd. SE. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New Mexico Veterans Memorial, 1100 Louisiana Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
During his career, he earned his doctorate in special education and was a professor at the University of Northern Iowa. Lee also served in the United States Army for two years in the 1950s. Upon retirement in Albuquerque, he volunteered with the Veterans History Project and interviewed hundreds of veterans.
Lee was born in 1932 and was the son of the late Ted and Edna Courtnage.
Lee is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Henrietta. Lee was the devoted father to Steve (Kim), Kelly (Mark), Kara and Shawn, step-father to Ellen (Dave), Laura (Craig), Diane and Linda (Dima), adoring grandfather to Steven Jr., Kaylin, Tyler, Corey, Jordan, Keri, Mike, Elisa, Stacey, Janet, Doug, Rachel and Evan and eight great-grandchildren. Lee is also survived by brothers, Larry and Ray.
Lee was preceded in death by brothers, Don and Allen.
Friends may visit one hour prior to the Funeral Service on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. French – Lomas. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery Congregation Albert Section, 700 Yale Blvd. SE. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New Mexico Veterans Memorial, 1100 Louisiana Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
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