Exquisite Eulogy

M. Leon "Lee" Waldron passed away suddenly at age 56, on Thursday,
August 26, 2010 in Tuscon, Arizona. Lee will be remembered as a lovinghusband, father, son, brother, grandpa, uncle, and friend, as well as a hero
to those whose lives he saved over the years. He had an extraordinary
passion to help and serve others. As an active member of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for 37 years, Lee was a humble and faithful
servant of God. He served as a member of the bishopric, a Young Men's
teacher, and a Boy Scout leader. As a US Army Chief Warrant Officer (CW4),
Lee served his country for 20+ years as a helicopter pilot and flight instructor.
Upon retiring from the US Army, Lee's work was dedicated to saving lives
as an Emergency Medical Service (EMS) helicopter pilot for AirCare, and
then LifeNet. Lee adored and cherished his family above all else. When he
wasn't saving the lives of others, he was touching his family's lives with his
sincerity, compassion and understanding, his sweet smile and infectious laugh,
his passion for all things outdoors, his ability to illuminate the way for those
who sought guidance, and his outpouring of love that seemed to know no
bounds. He will be truly missed.

Lee is predeceased by his son, William E. Waldron (August 2000), and his
father, Melvin L. Waldron (May 2008). He is survived by his loving wife of
21 years, Susan Waldron; his sons, Peter Waldron (Melissa), Casey Waldron,
and Steven Waldron; his daughters, Kirsten Van Detta (Darrick) and Jami
Fergie (Mathew); his mother, Pat Murray (Ed); his brothers, Jack D. Waldron
(Alice) and Charles Waldron (Linda); his sisters, Delores Poole, Shirley
Wiley (Charles), and Dana Waldron; his many nieces, nephews, and cousins;
and his pride and joy, his ten beautiful grandchildren. His memory will be
honored on Saturday, September 4, 2010, 9:00 a.m., at The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, West Stake Center, 3530 West Magee Road.,
Tucson, Arizona 85741. Interment will follow at the Binghampton Cemetery
in Tucson, Arizona, where full military honors will be accorded.
The Lee Waldron Charitable Trust has been established for the purpose of
raising relief funds for the Foyer Coin de Cieux orphanage in Haiti,
which will receive 100% of the proceeds. Donations can be made to Wells
Fargo routing number 122105278, account number 7937720899, in Lee's
name. Arrangements by DESERT SUNSET FUNERAL HOME.

(from the tucson.com obituary section)