David Marvin Lee, (90) passed away July 17, 2023 in Gainesville, Texas. He was born May 7, 1933 in North Dakota to Ole and Emma Lee. He grew up in Steele County, ND. Dave was the only son and had 3 sisters, (Signe, Marj and Louise).

David served in The Army from 1954-1955 as a helicopter mechanic, before he and his first wife Evelyn returned to Fargo, ND to attend college at North Dakota State College studying Agricultural Engineering.

After College, David went to work for the US Forest Service working in several locations in the Northwestern US where after 40 years he retired. David started in Prairie City, OR, then Great Falls, MT, then Sandpoint, ID, before finishing his career in Billings, MT.

David and Evelyn had 5 children, Debbie (Gary); Don (Gretchen); Doug (Denise); Diane (Kelly); Dwight (Laurie). Their caring and compassion was the guiding principle in raising the kids. When Dave married Joan in 1991 he gained 2 additional children and another grandson. He is survived by 4 of his children, 2 stepchildren,13 Grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

After retiring from the Forest Service, David continued to work performing pipeline inspections throughout the eastern US before fully retiring and moving to Gainesville, Texas where he and Joan enjoyed 25 years together.

Throughout their retirement years, David and Joan travelled to the Northern states to visit their children each year. His passion was the Helping Hands of Faith Thrift store in Gainesville, where he donated much of his time.

Throughout his life, David was a generous man helping others wherever opportunity presented itself. His generosity with time and talent was greatly appreciated by all of those who experienced it.

He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Gainesville, TX. His Faith in God makes his passing much easier to accept, especially knowing how many people benefited from his faith.

A memorial service will be held at the Wesley House Assisted living facility in Gainesville, TX on Friday, July 21, 2023, at 10:30 a.m.

A grave side service for David and his wife Joan will be held on September 3, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at the Hope Cemetery in Hope North Dakota.

Funeral services are being provided by American Funeral Service in Dennison, TX. Please visit their website to view this Obituary and leave comments. afscolbert@cherokeecoo.com