Darlene Lee

Darlene M. Lee, 90, of Fargo, ND and formerly of Hatton, ND, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011, at Bethany Homes on University, Fargo. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at the St. John Lutheran Church, Hatton. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from noon until the time of services at the church. Burial in the St. John Cemetery, Hatton.
Darlene Mae Brenden was born June 10, 1921, near Hillsboro, ND to George and Marie (Leraas) Brenden. She grew up in the Hillsboro area and graduated from Hillsboro High School. Dalene attended Mayville State University and the University of North Dakota. She taught elementary school at Blanchard, ND, Morgan Township Country School, and at Hatton. Later in her career she became elementary principle at Hatton and retired in 1983.
She was a member of St. John Lutheran, where she was a member of the ladies aid and taught Sunday school. Darlene was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
On October 21, 1946, she married Robert D. Lee at Hillsboro. Robert passed away on June 4, 1996.
Survivors include her children: Richard (Kathy) Lee, Fargo, Donn (Jayne) Lee, Grand Forks, ND, Bonnie Merring, Hatton, and David (Julie) Lee, Apple Valley, MN; grandchildren: Jodi (Alan) Nolte, Jill (Kelly) Gress; Trasey (Mike) Workman, Rebecca Lee, Karena Lee (Mike Hager); Michael, Andrew, and Rachel Lee; great grandchildren: Karter, Isaac, Kole, Samuel; Danielle, Dayna, Bradyn, Landon, and Anthony.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; brothers, Lowell, Eugene, Bryan, Merlyn, and Oliver; and sisters, Violet and Beverly.

Clergy: Rev. Mark Brickzin

Organist: Darlene Owen

Pallbears: Andrew Lee, David Lee, Donn Lee, Michael Lee, Richard Lee, Paul Twenge