Lewis (Lee) Chapman. March 24, 1948 - December 3, 2007

Lee sadly passed away December 3, 2007, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Lee spent his childhood on his family's farm in Crooked Creek, Alberta, until his Grade 10 year when he decided to work on the oil rigs in the prairies instead of finishing school. Lee worked his way from the bottom up and achieved a successful career in the oil industry that took him all over the world. After 25 years on the rigs he retired and became involved with tire recycling in 1994. We all enjoyed having him home.

Lee was an inquisitive person, interested in the world and how life worked. His mind was always working, designing and thinking. He had an innate common sense and could always be trusted to give you well thought out advice. He was smitten with his granddaughter Hanna. The two shared a special bond. He was her papa.

Lee leaves behind to always miss him his wife Elizabeth, son Quentin ( Brooke), daughter Rachelle ( Brad) , granddaughter Hanna, brothers Earl ( Dawn), Greg ( Shandell) and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Special thanks to Dr. Pullan, Dr. Thomson, Dr. Nielsen, Dr.Pewarchuck and the nurses and staff on 2 south.

A gathering will be held at the family home on December 15, 2007, from 1-4 p.m. for anyone who would like to come and share stories and memories of Lee. Inurnment will take place in Sturgeon Heights, Alberta at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, or to a charity of one's choice.

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