Leeland "Lee" Moeller

Lee joined the love of his life, Millie, on May 18 with his family at his side. His children, Pam Fortier and Kent Moeller, are sure that Millie had much say in their reunion. Lee was admitted to the Partner's in Care Hospice House the same day Millie left this world seven years ago. Even more amazing, he was assigned to the same room she had. Lee's life drastically changed over the years due to the effects of Dementia, but his inner spirit was always there. Lee could make anyone feel comfortable. He would never pass up a cold beer and always had a pen in his shirt pocket. Lee will be forever remembered for his quick wit and smile that would light up the room. Lee was born in Arnold, Kansas. In 1938 his family settled in Oregon. First in Vernonia, then Willamina, and finally in Prineville. Lee and Millie were Prineville high school sweethearts and married April 30, 1953, two weeks before he shipped off to serve in the Korean War. He served in the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Division. Lee joined the Oregon State Police in 1957. His years of service included Klamath Falls, Bend and Albany where he retired as Sargent in 1983. Lee always regretted he did not graduate from high school. In 2005 he was quoted in the Central Oregonian, "I have two goals at this time in my life. One is to get my diploma and the second is to live a long and healthy life. One down and one to go." Lee was 73 years young when he participated in the senior sneak day rafting trip up by Maupin, attended the senior breakfast and took part in graduation practice. He walked down the aisle with the Crook County High School class of 2005 to get his diploma 55 years after he was supposed to graduate. Lee is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Pam and Al Fortier; Grandchildren Jesse (and Greta) and great grandchildren Evelyn and Kingston; Tyler (and Erin) and great grandchildren Levon and Gram. Lee is also survived by his son Kent and Jeri Moeller; Grandchild Adam (and Courtney) and great grandchildren Addison and Hadley. Lee deeply loved his goddaughter and leaves behind Kim Tollen and her three children. Lee was proceeded in death by Millie, his wife of 60 years, his beloved grandson Leland Garth Moeller, and one sibling and parents. Lee lived a long full life. He made this world a better place and he will forever be in our hearts. A special thanks to Partners in Care and their hospice staff. A private interment will be held at the Crook County Cemetery. The family asks in honor of Lee's life to please make a donation to Partners in Care www.partrners bend.org

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Leeland "Lee" Moeller

February 5, 1932 - May 18, 2021