Christian Lee, 78, died Feb. 3, 2012.
He was born in Antelope, Mont., and lived in Vero Beach, coming from Oregon.
He attended the University of Oregon.
Before retiring, he was an aerospace engineer for Boeing Aircraft.
He served in the Air Force during the Korean War.
Survivors include his sons, Terry Lee, of Shedd, Ore., and Steve Lee and Scott Lee, both of Vero Beach; daughter, Cathy Wingate, of Vero Beach; brothers, Gaylord, of Eugene, Ore., and Loren, of Springfield, Ore.; sister, Carmen; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Betty Jo in 2006; sister, Ethel; and brother, Kirtland.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, P.O. Box 644, Vero Beach, FL 32961.
No services are planned.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory in Vero Beach.
A guest book is available at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.
