Lee Witt

Lee Delano Witt, 66, passed away peacefully December 12, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Lee, one of eight children, was born January 30, 1950 in Fort Jackson, South Carolina to Jane and Lt. Col. Eugene Witt.

Lee retired from Transtector, Smiths Power December, 2014. Throughout her career she received recognitions for being an exemplary employee.

Lee and her older sister/best friend Cynthia (Cindy LuLu, as Lee would call her, after her favorite “Grinch” movie) enjoyed many adventures together. They especially enjoyed traveling between Nevada, California and Alaska visiting family.

Lee loved animals and adopted many homeless dogs over the years to give them a loving home. Some would say she treated her dogs better than humans.

Lee appreciated and immensely enjoyed the outdoors wherever she lived. Some of her fondest memories were hiking in the mountains with her sister Cynthia, fishing and camping on the lakes in California with her brother David and a moose hunt floating Beaver Creek in the White Mountains of Alaska with her brother Patton.

Lee had a heart of gold and if she saw someone in need she would do whatever she could to help. Christmas was her favorite holiday, she never passed a Salvation Army bucket without donating to help the needy.

Lee is preceded in death by her parents, sister Judie Witt, brother Jackson Witt and nephew Kevin Witt.

She is survived by her sisters Cynthia Witt of Idaho, Eleanor Tiller of CA, her brothers David Witt (Penny) of CA, Douglas Witt of Nevada, Patton Witt (Annie) of Alaska, nieces Julie Hansen, Wendy Witt and nephew Bradley Witt, numerous other relatives, friends and her canine companion Knut.

The family would like to thank Hospice of North Idaho for their love and care of our sister Lee, particularly Lorraine, Chaplain Benny and Deneen, we will forever be grateful; and special thanks to Lee’s many friends and co-worker who helped with rides, meals, support, love and kindness.

At Lees request there will be no service.

Memorial donations may be made in Lee’s name to Hospice of North Idaho www.hospiceofnorthidaho.org/giving or 9493 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835.

Condolences may be sent to Cynthia Witt, 1634 Tranquil Lane, Coeur D Alene, ID 83814.