Shane Douglas Lee

Shane Douglas Lee

Shane Douglas Lee, of Palmer, Alaska, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2021, in Needles, California. He was 63 years old.

Shane was born to parents Jesse and Doris Lee in Ft. Polk, Louisiana, on June 18, 1957, when his father was serving in the Army. When Shane was still a baby his family moved to Alaska, where he would spend nearly all of his life.

As a teen, Shane discovered he had a passion and a gift for mechanics. This gift wasn’t really a gift--many knew Shane to be a mechanical genius. He had the uncanny ability to fix anything with a motor, and his skills eventually led to creations of what could only be described as works of art. Shane built bikes that were not only mechanically superb, but the pride in craftsmanship was obvious. Riding on the open highways of Alaska, surrounded by all of the grandeur that this great state offers, is where some of Shane’s happiest memories were made.

Shane will be dearly missed by his two daughters, Amber Hays and Shayle DenBleyker, and their families; wife, Brenda Lee; beloved mother, Doris Lee; two sisters, Kelly Gorman and Cydney Lee-Downey; mother of his children, Robin Robinson; his eight grandchildren; and many others. Shane was predeceased by his father, Jesse Lee.

Shane will lovingly be remembered as a man born with a true heart of gold. He would help anyone who needed it without question, and was the best kind of friend. Shane was known for his playful, silly humor (King Mountain Fire Walker), love of photography, and writing poetry. The world is truly a better place having had Shane be a part of it.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Palmer Train Depot on June 24th, 2021, at 2pm, in Palmer, Alaska. All who knew and loved Shane are welcome to attend.