Edith E. Lee, of this city, died at St. Vincent's Hospital in Portland
last Monday. Mrs. Lee was one of the early residents
of Canby. She was born in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa, July 10, 1851.
In the early 60's, in company with her father and mother,
Mr. and Mrs. James Tice, she crossed the plains to Oregon, the family
settling near Portland. In 1867 she was married to Heman
A. Lee, and came to Canby, where she had since resided. A few weeks
ago she went to the hospital and submitted to an operation.
Her mother, Mrs. Tice, is still living here. Her husband, aged
80, six daughters and two sons also survive. The children
are: Mrs. Clara Hutchinson, Mrs. Harry Gilman, Mrs. William Ryder,
Mrs. Edward Schull, and Miss Ora May Lee, all of Canby, and
Mrs. Danile Weing, of Lytle, Wash., Warren Lee, of Canby, and Mile
Lee, of Lebanon, Or. Burial was in this city. |