Bill R. Lee, 66, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at his home near Spearfish.
Bill was born July 23, 1946 to Fred and Margaret Lee in Dallas, TX. In 1953, Bill and his family moved to his grandfather's ranch west of Spearfish. Bill joined the Navy in 1963, and returned to ranching in 1981.
Bill is survived by his wife, Julie, son Jonathan, both of Spearfish, his brother, Roger Lee of Juneau, AK and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Larry and Terry, and sister-in-law, Patricia Lee.
Bill was a kind and generous spirit that will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Memorial Services for Bill will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 27, 2012 at the Spearfish United Methodist Church.