aughn ‘Lee’ Duve was born in Kendallville, Indiana on June 1st, 1937 to his parents, George and Glendys Duve. He passed away Tuesday, February 13th, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Dody Duve and their children, Terry Duve (Al), Gretchen Black (Dennis) and Tom Clearwater (Ruthie) and their granddaughter Kate Grace Black. He is also survived by his sister Barbara Berner (Milt) and many friends and family. Lee enjoyed a full and abundant life. He was a 20 year career US Navy Veteran. Upon retiring he enjoyed several additional careers. He worked for Chris Craft then had his own business, Countryside Lawnmowers and finally wrapped up his working life at All Children’s Hospital. He then went on to enjoy many hobbies. He flew his own Light Sport Airplane, sailed the waters of Tampa Bay and his latest adventure was having his Motor Coach. He definitely had a heavy dose of wanderlust in his bones. He was fortunate enough to be able to give back to his community in the way of Angel Flight with his brother-in-law, F. Gordon Spoor. He will be missed by all, including his Breakfast Club buddies. Lee loved and was loved by all his family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Foundation 500 7th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701. His service will be at Bay Pines National Cemetery at 3pm on March 26th, 2018 with full Military Honors provided by the US Navy . His final resting place will be in his favorite body of water, Tampa Bay.
Family and friends are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.
We shared a short visit summer of 2017. Although short My hart will always hold a special memory of the love we shared in that visit . Love and best to family left behind . Cousin Brad . Indiana.
Still have warm and exciting memories of my flight with Lee in his favorite light plane. He was so proud of his plane and his take-offs and landings. There isn’t a kinder man that I know. He willl be missed by my sweet sister, Dody, his children and newest member of the family, his beautiful granddaughter, Kate Grace. “Endings are only sad when nothing precedes them”. Lee was an inspiration to all of us. He never stopped learning, growing or loving, God Bless you sweet Lee🙏
My Lee and My Dody. We were so privileged to witness such a strong, beautiful and everlasting love story. Fran and Lee Addy
Bill and I was very fortunate to have met Lee and Dody at Williston RV Resort. Lee is definitely missed. Our dog Duke looks constantly under the 5th wheel so he could run to Lee for some love. We feel very lucky to have our paths cross. RIP Lee and Dody we are here for you always. Thoughts and prayers to your entire family.
Dody – I’m so sorry to hear of Lee’s passing. I always enjoyed our conversations and his company at the various Spoor gathering. We’ll keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.