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Lee Roy Borup
05/29/1915 — 08/15/2001
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Manard, Idaho
Lee Roy Borup
Lee Roy Borup, of Richland, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at his home.
He was born May 29, 1915 in Manard, Idaho to William and Essie Borup.
Lee worked as an electrician for IBEW Local 112, until retiring in 1979. He was employed at various locations, including Hanford, Panama, Portland shipyards, Pennsylvania, Ohio plus many other locations.
He was a member and High Priest of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He loved his work in genealogy, and worked on the Spanish and Italian extraction program.
Lee enjoyed sports, and played basketball at Boise State College. Later in life, he was a member of championship bowling leagues. He also liked hunting and fishing and taught his children the love of the outdoors.
Lee was a very creative mechanical problem solver and could fix or create almost anything.
Lee was a very kind person and would help anyone he could. He was a good husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He writes in his testimony, ''I should look ahead to the future and try hard to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the best of my ability. I pray that my loved ones will do this also.'' Lee was greatly loved and appreciated by all those who knew him. He is greatly missed.
Lee was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Melba Pope and one grandson Todd Borup.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara, of Richland; brothers: Bill Borup wife Velna of Emmett, Idaho; Keith Borup wife Gladys of Provo, Utah; Byron Borup wife Margaret of Carmichael, CA; Rex Borup wife Sharon of Boise, Idaho; and one sister, Idella Larson of Preston, Idaho. Children: Brent Borup and Eydie of Yakima; Gayle Geer of Gilbert, AZ; David Borup and Joyce of Pasco; Scott Borup and Michelle of Benton City. He has 20 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Friends may visit the family at Einans Funeral Home, Richland, on Sunday, August 19, 2001 from 3- 5 pm. Memorial services will be held Monday, August 20, 2001 at 1 pm in the Jadwin Chapel, Richland, WA. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Barbara and family – I was so sorry to hear of Lee’s death, but I am sure you are glad he is no longer suffering. I send my love and pray that the Lord will hold you close and give you comfort and strength. Love, Colleen
Dear Barbara and family, I consider myself so lucky to have had the opportunity to spend time with your family during my childhood at our Warm Lake reunions. I remember Uncle Lee Roy as a kind and gentle person, much like my father. I remember how fun you, Aunt Barbara, were and what a great water skiier! The boys were such a blast to spend time with. The whole Borup family has always been an example to me of goodness. Thanks for the fun times!! May Heavenly Father comfort you all! Love Tammy
I started my electrical apprenticeship under Lee in 1954. I was very much in awe of his knowledge of the electrical trade. He still stands in my memory as the ideal electrican.
We too will miss Lee. He was one of a kind. Sorry we were unable to attend the service, as we are out of town. We send our love.
Dear Barbara and family, I am so pleased that Keith,Idella, Bill and Rex all could come up together to the funeral to show their love and respect for your fine husband. I know each of them have great memories of what a fine man he is and a lot of fun times to remember over the years, epsecially remember us, you & Lee with the boys, also Byron & family at Warm Lake with Grandpa & Grandma Borup.
Those memories will live on as Lee’s memory does.
Barbara, I wanted to come to the funeral, but I felt it good for those four siblings to have a little comfort & time locked together in the car for that long journey. I sure they reminessed a lot about olden times in that car ride.
I am glad Keith, Bill & I came to see Lee in June, even if it might have been hard on him to sit up to visit with us. Bless his heart he is free of all those problems now. What a marvelous thing to know that we live on after earth life.
Our love and prayers be with you and the family.
Keith is not back home yet, from the funeral, so I’ll sign off as,
Love, Gladys Borup
Hi Barbara,
I have many fond memories of Lee and I hunting and fishing with our Dad, Wm T Borup.
Best wishes and God Bless!!!!
Love, Bill
This was so neat being able to get Lee Roy’s obituary like this. The pictures are great too. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I would like to be there, but I my place is at home with Mom so my Dad can come to the funeral. Love, Clella
Barbara and family – I was so sorry to hear of Lee’s death, but I am sure you are glad he is no longer suffering. I send my love and pray that the Lord will hold you close and give you comfort and strength. Love, Colleen
Dear Barbara and family, I consider myself so lucky to have had the opportunity to spend time with your family during my childhood at our Warm Lake reunions. I remember Uncle Lee Roy as a kind and gentle person, much like my father. I remember how fun you, Aunt Barbara, were and what a great water skiier! The boys were such a blast to spend time with. The whole Borup family has always been an example to me of goodness. Thanks for the fun times!! May Heavenly Father comfort you all! Love Tammy
I started my electrical apprenticeship under Lee in 1954. I was very much in awe of his knowledge of the electrical trade. He still stands in my memory as the ideal electrican.
We too will miss Lee. He was one of a kind. Sorry we were unable to attend the service, as we are out of town. We send our love.
Dear Barbara and family, I am so pleased that Keith,Idella, Bill and Rex all could come up together to the funeral to show their love and respect for your fine husband. I know each of them have great memories of what a fine man he is and a lot of fun times to remember over the years, epsecially remember us, you & Lee with the boys, also Byron & family at Warm Lake with Grandpa & Grandma Borup.
Those memories will live on as Lee’s memory does.
Barbara, I wanted to come to the funeral, but I felt it good for those four siblings to have a little comfort & time locked together in the car for that long journey. I sure they reminessed a lot about olden times in that car ride.
I am glad Keith, Bill & I came to see Lee in June, even if it might have been hard on him to sit up to visit with us. Bless his heart he is free of all those problems now. What a marvelous thing to know that we live on after earth life.
Our love and prayers be with you and the family.
Keith is not back home yet, from the funeral, so I’ll sign off as,
Love, Gladys Borup
Hi Barbara,
I have many fond memories of Lee and I hunting and fishing with our Dad, Wm T Borup.
Best wishes and God Bless!!!!
Love, Bill
This was so neat being able to get Lee Roy’s obituary like this. The pictures are great too. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I would like to be there, but I my place is at home with Mom so my Dad can come to the funeral. Love, Clella
I am sure that Grandpa William T. Borup and
Grandma along with Aunt Melba have had a very
happy reunion on the other side. I wish that I
had gotten to know Uncle Lee better as an adult,
but I have enjoyed his company on a few
occasions. I sure he will ve missed because he
was loved by all.
Dear Aunt Barbara and Family,
We send you our prayers of love and support at this difficult time. Uncle Lee will be missed. The love you two shared was so wonderful to see. May the Lord bless and keep and comfort you. Love, Bruce and Linda Olson
David I am so sorry for your loss and your family, I really enjoyed working with you at Hanford. I really am happy in Alaska and got reunited with my first love after 30 years. I don’t miss hanford but I miss the great people. God bless you all and my prayers are with you. I lost both my parents and it is hard to cope…….
Your name has been in our family for years…My mother Betty McAllister gives her condolences.Take care Penny
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