Crystal I. (Gaiser) Lee

Crystal Lee

Crystal I. (Gaiser) Lee, 89, of Warren, IN, formerly of Mt. Dora, FL, passed away at 9:48 PM on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Heritage Pointe in Warren.  She was born on Sunday, December 11, 1927, in Huntington County, IN.  She married Robert E. Lee on Sunday, August 10, 1947 in Liberty Center, IN; Robert passed away on November 24, 2010.  Crystal was a 1945 graduate of Warren High School and received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida in 1965. She was a devoted lifetime United Methodist. She worked at and attended the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Dora, FL; where she was a vocal and hand bell choir director for 12 years. Crystal and her husband lived in Florida from 1961-1986, where they raised their three children. Crystal was a music teacher and worked with a variety of public schools and churches throughout her career. Her love for music was her passion and she well known for her sense of humor. Crystal and Robert enjoyed square dancing and spent several years touring the country and living in Arizona. She was an avid quilter and won many awards for her works of art. Crystal and Robert retired to Warren in 2008.

 

Survivors include: Son – Stephen Lee, FL, Daughter – Christi (Wayde) Gutman, AZ, Daughter – Angela (David Nuss) Lee, Denver, CO, 5 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, Brothers – Leon Gaiser, Montpelier, IN and Noel Gaiser, VT and Sister – Marilyn Miller, CA.

She was preceded in death by her: Father – Oka Gaiser, Mother – Estella Lockwood Gaiser, Stepmother – Marguerite Llewellyn Gaiser; Husband – Robert E. Lee and Sisters – Dorothy Beitelshees and Doris Burkhead.

In accordance with her wishes, there will be no viewing hours or funeral services. Interment will take place next to her husband in the Lehman Cemetery in Payne, OH.

Preferred memorials: Heritage Pointe Chapel

Arrangements are being handled by Glancy – H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com

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