Atha Lee Obituary
ATHA W. "BUD" LEE
Bud Lee passed away June 27th, 2025. Born January 1, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Atha W. and Dora Lee. He married his high school sweetheart, Hedy Erickson, November 20, 1958, in Las Vegas, Nevada
He was raised in Murray, Utah by his sister and her husband, Virginia and Bill Warthen. He graduated from Murray High School in 1956 and started his career at various places ending up working at AT&T for 30 years.
Bud was a kind and gentle man and was admired by everyone he met.
He is survived by his wife, Hedy, his son Gary, and his daughter Randi, his grandsons, Colt and JD, and 5 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother and 2 sisters.
At Bud's request he will be cremated. The family will have a celebration of life August 16, 2025, from 2 - 4 PM.
Condolences may be sent to Star Mortuary at www.starmortuary.com.
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