Jackson Renold “Jack” Lee
January 15, 1949 – June 11, 2025
Jackson Renold “Jack” Lee passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Morning Star Care Center in Fort Washakie, Wyoming. He was 76 years old.
“Any story worth telling has been embellished a little bit, but the best stories are born from an honest seed that simply grows a little in the retelling of it.” - Jennifer Frick-Rupert
My father lived a story worth telling and this is his final telling of it in his own words.
Jack was born on January 15, 1949, in Aberdeen, Washington, to Raymond Henry Lee and Vera Emmaline (Weekley) Lee. He spent his early years in Washington before moving to Riverton, Wyoming, where he lived from 1960 to 1965 and was part of the Riverton High School Class of 1967. He graduated from United Township High School in East Moline, Illinois, in 1967.
Jack went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and received a Department of Defense Technical Rating in 1993 through the U.S. Army War College. He worked as a Tool and Die Machinist, later advancing his career at the Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois.
Throughout his life, Jack was known for his adventurous spirit and wide range of interests. He was a life member of both the American Motorcycle Association and the American Trap Shooting Association and a member of the Riverton United Methodist Church. He was passionate about motorcycles, traveling through 41 states on his bike and enjoying tours from Illinois into Wisconsin. He also raced bicycles, played golf, and was an accomplished archer, qualifying for the 1963 Olympic trials.
In 1989, Jack earned titles as both the Iowa State Trap Shooting Champion and the Illinois State Skeet Champion. He also enjoyed skydiving and had a deep love for photography.
Jack married Karla (Slonecker), and together they had two children. A daughter, Dawn and a son Shawn who died shortly after birth. Though the couple divorced after 40 years, he remained proud of his family.
He is survived by his daughter, Dawn Imel of Silvis, Illinois; two grandsons, Nicholas and Ethan Pearson of Silvis, IL; his brother, Raymond E. “Pete” Lee of Hoquiam, Washington; and special friend, Sherry Shelley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Henry Lee and Vera Emmaline Lee and his son, Shawn Patrick Lee.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place with no services.
Online condolences may be made at TheDavisFuneralHome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Crematory, and Monuments of Riverton, Wyoming