LEE CLINE

Lee M. Cline, 63, died May 11, 2010, at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center after a year-long battle with mesothelioma. His family accompanied him during his last days.

A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Lee’s shop in the Buffalo Mine area.

Lee was born Feb. 18, 1947, in Spokane, Wash., to Dick and Arlene Cline. He was a journeyman machinist after attending Spokane Community College. Lee then ventured to Alaska with his wife Betsy and son Travis in 1983 and built their home in Eagle River. In Alaska, he was the proud owner of Ram Construction as a meticulous, finish woodworking craftsman — it was Lee’s way or no way.

Lee was an avid hunter, trapper and fisherman and shared many stories of his Alaska adventures and accomplishments to all. His infectious sense of humor made every situation around Lee something to be treasured. One of his biggest attributes was helping others and sharing the knowledge he had attained throughout his life while he was engaged in various careers and hobbies. His generosity and hard-working demeanor was something to be cherished and will never be forgotten.

Lee is survived by his dearly loved wife of 35 years, Betsy Cline, of Palmer; son, Travis Cline and his wife Janelle and their daughters, Bailey and Macy, of Eagle River, and his family all of Spokane, Wash.; mother, Arlene Cline; brother, Dale Cline and his wife Marilyn; brother, Craig Cline and his wife Georgia; brother, Carl Cline and his wife Candy; brother, Lyle Cline; and numerous nephews and nieces.