LEE JEWETT, FUHS 1958

Lee's sister Cheri (FUHS '60) sent the following message (Mike Johnson and Florence Satchell forwarded it to me):

Lee Jewett passed away 1:30 am, May 11, 2008. He fought the good fight, and is now at peace. He has been in BHC since last Sat. All the family has been with him. He was surrounded by love. He wanted to be with our Mom on Mother's Day, so we are comforted that he is with her and our beloved Will get back with more infor. The service will be in Fullerton.

She sent another message giving the time and address of the memorial.
Lee's Memorial will be on Tuesday the 20th, at 11:30 at EV Free.

EV Free
2801 N. Brea Blvd. (Notice change from first address sent.)
Fullerton, 92831


(Connie doesn't know how to interpret some of the message. "...with our beloved Will" or "Will get back...". If anyone sees an obituary, please let Connie know.)

Cheri sent this:

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Memorial services set for Lee Jewett, 68
His family built some of the first housing tracts in Fullerton.
By BARBARA GIASONE
The Orange County Register
FULLERTON —Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton for Lee Jewett, a member of pioneer Fullerton families, who died of lung cancer May 11 in Bullhead City, Ariz. He was 68.
Jewett, who was raised in Fullerton, was the son of Bill and Winnie Jewett and nephew of Dick Jewett, who built the Basque tract in town and owned numerous properties throughout the city. Following in the family tradition, Lee Jewett was also a contractor – and a state champion trap shooter.
His grandfather, James Pearson, was chief of police in Fullerton for 14 years and in Brea for seven. His grandmother, Fannie Bess, graduated with the Fullerton Union High School Class of 1905.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Marsha Glennie Jewett; daughters Jeri (R.C.) Heisman of Mira Loma, Jackie (Rick) Moore of Lake Elsinore; son Darin and daughter Bo of Bullhead City. He is also survived by his brother Billy; sisters Cheri Brenner and Penny Snow; brother-in-law Larry Glennie; and sister-in-law Nancy Glennie Motes; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Lung Association.
The church is located at 2801 N. Brea Blvd.


Lee Jewett
Jewett, Lee, previously of Fullerton, passed away May 11, 2008 in Bullhead City, Arizona. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 46 years, Marsha Glennie Jewett; daughters, Jeri Heissman (R.C.), Jackie Moore (Rick) and Bo Jewett; son, Darin Jewett: brother, Billy Jewett (Clara); his sisters, Cheri Brenner (Frank) and Penny Snow (Allen); brother-in-law, Larry Glennie (Sandy); sister-in-law, Nancy Glennie Motes; seven grandchildren, Shane, Alaina, Andrew, Autumn, Elyse, Blaine and Lauren and four great-grandchildren who dearly loved him; sixteen nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly. Lee was born in Orange, CA in 1939 to Bill and Winnie Jewett and was raised in Fullerton, California. Lee's grandfather, James Pearson, was chief of police in Fullerton for many years. In addition to being a wonderful husband, Lee was a fabulous father. He enjoyed trips with his family, teaching them how to fish (even though he rarely caught one himself), camp and barbeque turkeys. Lee was a state champion trap shooter and worked in the construction industry for many years. After retirement, he enjoyed making jewelry, tending his tomato plants and talking on the phone (to Uncle Allen and Uncle Billy). He retired to a community that enticed visitors and he was able to enjoy visits from lifelong friends, children and grandchildren.
Memorial Services were held May 20th. Donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 1570 E. 17th St.,Ste. F Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Published in the Orange County Register on 6/4/2008.
Guest Book (The guest book will be available until 7/4/2008.)