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Lee DeCoopman

Posted 2023-01-28 by mhenderson
Published by The Miner on Jan. 26, 2023 -
Kingman, Arizona -

Lee DeCoopman, age 82, died peacefully at home on Jan. 20, 2023.

Lee was born in Colorado in 1940 and spent his childhood in Oklahoma
before moving to California. In 1970 he moved with his young family to
Smith City, Arizona (near Dolan Springs), before retiring to Kingman.

Lee owned and operated automobile recycling, towing services, gas
stations, animal feed and auto parts stores, as well as the sand drags
track off Highway 93. In his younger years, Lee was a bull rider, race
car driver and once rode dirt bikes with Steve McQueen. Lee’s pastimes
included building antique and classic cars, golf, sand drags; quarter
mile, figure eight and stock car racing; spending time with friends, and
relaxing with his dog, Bear.

Lee was also a long-time member of the Elks Lodge. Lee could always be
recognized by his green and white polka-dotted hat. He lived his life
intentionally and was loved by many. He made his mark on life, and on
our hearts.

Lee is survived by three children, five grandchildren, and two great-
grandchildren. There will be a celebration of Lee’s life in April. He
will be buried next to the love of his life, Dorothy, at Mountain View
Cemetery in Kingman.



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