LEE, Cecil Loran

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ July 2, 2009 Cecil Loran Lee, 78, died Saturday, June 27, 2009, in Eagar. He was born Aug. 27, 1930, in Nutrioso to Ella Maxwell and Marion Lee. Loran resided in Pahoa, Hawaii. Loran was an educator and businessman for 50 years. He was an accomplished pianist and organist. He received a doctorate of music from Brigham Young University and a doctorate from UCLA in college administration. Loran loved teaching and performing music. He was a certified reflexologist and wrote a book on reflexology. Loran was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed the wonderful experience of serving as an ordinance worker in the Kona Hawaii Temple. He also served missions for the church in El Salvador and San Francisco. Loran is survived by his son, Clark Lee of Mesa; sisters Inez LaVerne (E. Kay) Slade of Eagar, Gwen (Murray) Hillman of Nutrioso and Ida Mae (Niles) Jones of Queen Creek; and four granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Arthur Lee, Maxie Lee and Oran Lee and sister Iris LeSueur. A graveside service was held Wednesday, July 1, at the Nutrioso Cemetery. Burnham Mortuary of Eagar handled the arrangements. To send condolences to the family, visit burnhammortuary.com.