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Alycia Lee (Reichold) Andress

Posted 2018-01-13 by Judy Wight Branson
Camp Verde Bugle, Camp Verde, Arizona
Saturday, January 6, 2018

Alycia “Lee” Andress, 82, passed away at her Cottonwood home on
December 4th. Born October 13, 1935, in Walnut Creek, CA, Lee was
the only child of Clarence and Frieda nee Jochem, Reichhold.

Lee spent the last 12 years in Cottonwood and actively participated
in community events. A lifelong voracious reader, Lee particularly
enjoyed the local reading group, and additionally needlework groups,
the Sedona film festival, and the Phoenix Opera.

The Verde Valley provided the perfect setting for Lee to enjoy
another lifelong passions, birdwatching and gardening. Lee graduated
cum laude from College of the Pacific in 1957, double majoring in
history and English. She taught middle school in Oakland Unified
School District for two years, and for one year, taught English to
Tibetan refugees at the Woodstock School in Mussourie, India.

Lee settled with her husband in Ellensburg, WA, where they raised
four children. For many years Lee was a small business owner,
specializing in dancewear, costumes, and novelties. She was very
active in the dance and theater community throughout her 38 years in
Ellensburg.

Lee is survived by her son Peter (Penny), and daughters Katy (Ross),
Laura, and Rebecca (Ken), and three grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Audubon Society.

Information provided by survivors.




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