M. "Lee" Leon Waldron

M. Leon "Lee" Waldron passed away suddenly at age 56, on Thursday, August 26, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona. Lee will be remembered as a loving husband, 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.