Larry Lee, who worked in the produce industry for more than 50 years, passed away at the age of 69.
According to his friend, Craig Hartmann of Pacific Pro, Bellevue, WA, the two worked together in New Jersey for Associated Produce Brokers. Hartmann said Lee grew up in Wenatchee, WA, started in the fresh produce industry there, and stayed active in it his whole life.
Remick Gendron Funeral Home published the following obituary for Lee.
Yardley, PA – Lawrence Vincon Lee, age 69, of Yardley, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Larry was born on February 29, 1952 in Wenatchee, WA. It was there that he would grow through childhood, attend high school, study at Western Washington University and be introduced to the produce business while working in apple orchards. This work would eventually develop into a lifelong career in the industry and lead him to vast relationships, world-wide travel and decades of independent business operations.
Larry was a man who never stopped knowledge seeking or learning. He was an avid reader across a broad range of topics, especially historical biographies. A business move brought Larry to Boston where he developed a love for being on the water with the salt and wind whipping his face; he equally adored a great run on the slopes. He liked his coffee strong and often, his music a little loud, never tired of museums, an afternoon exploring in the car, a fabulous dining experience or talking to perfect strangers. He had an amazing, full laugh, a never-ceasing love for his family and a passion for prayer. He was a man who dreamed big. He had great conviction, integrity and faith with a tremendous heart for the Lord. He spent his life cultivating this relationship while simultaneously taking time to share its life changing significance along the way.
Larry is survived by his wife and sincere life-partner, Cathylee of Yardley, PA; his three daughters, Rachel Lee, Rebecca and Greg Harris and Mical Whitten; his four beautiful grandchildren Joshua Lawrence-Vincon Lee, Isabelle Whitten, Jackson Whitten and Rosemary Harris; and his two sisters Sandra Larson and Cynthia Woody of Seattle, WA.
Visitation will be from 12 to 1 PM on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home, 811 Lafayette Rd, Hampton, NH 03842. A Celebration of Life in his honor will follow the visitation starting at 1 PM in the funeral home. Burial will be in the Center Cemetery, Rye, NH. The family has asked in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Philabundance.
