Lee Squier
February 7, 1951 - September 24, 2023
Marion Lee Squier was born in Hays, KS on February 7, 1951, the second child of William Russell Squier, Sr. and Veta Walker Squier. He passed from this life at his home in Austin, TX on September 24, 2023.
He leaves to mourn his passing, wife Colette Pearce of the home, daughters Stefanie Squier of the home and Cecily Squier and husband Dave Kehr of Austin, grandsons Nels Visser and Karsten Visser of Austin, cousins Jim and Patti Sellers Scott of Hays, and Dorris Ummel Scott of Hays.
Lee grew up on the family farm outside of Brownell, KS. He attended Brownell Grade School and Ransom High School. He participated in several sports and was a member of the Brownell Little League team that won State in 1963. In high school he was a star track athlete and set a record for half mile that still stands. The Yankees were his favorite professional team and remained so until the day he died. In 1969 Lee enrolled at Pratt Jr. College on a football scholarship. Unfortunately, the passing of his brother Bill in Viet Nam made it impossible for him to compete. Later Lee enrolled in Emporia State College.
Lee moved to Austin in 1975 with his wife-to-be Colette Pearce of Beeler. They made their lives there and raised two daughters. He worked in residential construction from the beginning and continued until shortly before his death. His proudest accomplishment was building his family a new home in 2003.
The greatest joy in Lee’s life was becoming a grandfather. Nels and Karsten were the apples of his eye. He spent as much time as possible with them, taking them fishing, hiking, kayaking, and every other thing they could think of. The boys will remember their Papi with fondness forever.
Lee was preceded in death by his grandparents, Morrison and Maude Hearting Squier and Marion and Dove Stull Walker; parents William Russell Squier, Sr. and Veta Walker Squier; siblings Sgt. William Russell (Bill) Squier, Jr., Doveta Ann Squier, Ph.D. and life partner Tim Vannatta, John C. Squier; cousins David Scott, Richard McMillen, and Wayne McMillen.
A graveside service will be held at the Vansburgh Cemetery (one mile west and two miles south of Brownell, KS) on November 4, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. Immediately after the service there will be a luncheon at the Sunley-Squier American Legion in Brownell.
Memorials to the Ness County Historical Society can be made in care of Fitzgerald Funeral Home in Ness City, Kansas. Thanks go to Joel Fitzgerald and his staff and Terry Weeks for their kind assistance.
Lee had a strong faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. He requested that the following notice be provided:
Lee will be laid to rest at the Vansburgh Cemetery where he will await the Resurrection.
Words of comfort and support may be left for the family by signing the guestbook.