Thomas (Tommy) R. Lee, age 79, of Ferndale, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 5, 2017.
Tom was born Jan. 18, 1938 in Bellingham to Rudy and Gladys (Lonseth) Lee. He was a lifelong resident of Ferndale and Whatcom County, graduating from Ferndale High School in 1956. Tom retired from the Intalco Aluminum plant after many years of employment. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and crabbing. He was a volunteer for the Ferndale Fire Department for many years.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Rudy and Gladys Lee, and his niece Lorri Larson.
He is survived by his wife, Marlene (Briscoe); their dog, Missy; son Greg (Patrick) Lee; daughter Jodi and family; son Jeff (Lisa) Lee; grandchildren Sheena, Ashley, Jason and Gracie Lee; step-son Bob (Carol) Briscoe, their sons Jonathan and Eric; step-daughter Barb Davison and her children, Ryan and Kim; and his two sisters, Virginia (Larry) Foster and Nadine (Gary) Bocek.
Uncle Tom was greatly loved and adored by his numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
An open house celebration of his life will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Totem Terrace of Ferndale.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Sandy Point Fire Department.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.sigsfuneralservices.com.
