John H. Lee

September 13, 1949 - August 12, 2019

John H. Lee, age 69 of Farmington Hills, passed away surrounded by his family on August 12, 2019. He was the loving husband of Christine Holland for 17 years. Dear father of Brett Lee and stepfather of Caitlin Holland. Cherished brother of Anne (late Thomas) Sweeney. He is also survived by his former wife Linda Lee, many nieces, nephews, and friends.

John was born and raised in Clarence, NY. He graduated from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY and later moved to Farmington Hills, MI where he worked as an electrical engineer for Ford Motor Company. In retirement, he spent much of his time on MacMahan Island in Maine, a place that held a special place in his heart. In his spare time, he enjoyed yoga and photography, often documenting nature, friends, and family events.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to his favorite charity: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, 26 Broadway 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004.  www.jdrf.org

A Memorial Service for John will be held the weekend after Labor Day.

John's Memorial Visitation will be Friday, September 6th, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Lee Residence, 29371 New Bradford Dr, Farmington Hills, MI 48331.  A Memorial Service for John will follow on Saturday, September 7th, at 11 a.m. with a Memorial Gathering prior at 10 a.m. at Nardin Park United Methodist Church, 29887 W Eleven Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336 (use southwest entrance to chapel).

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