Lee Fredrick Dotson, of Satsop, Washington, passed away at The Franciscan Hospice House in University Place on May 29, 2024. He was 87 years old.
Lee was born on January 18, 1937 in Elma, Washington to parents Lloyd Everett Dotson and Faun (Stewart) Dotson. He graduated from Elma High School and attended college before beginning his career in the timber industry working for Weyerhaeuser.
He married his sweetheart, Norene Bellon, in Elma on December 26, 1957. Together, they had one son, William.
Lee served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged on October 1, 1962. He was a volunteer for the Satsop Fire Department and a sexton at the Satsop Cemetery. He was a collector of antique tractors and enjoyed riding his motorcycle, often traveling to Arizona and California.
Lee is survived by his wife, Norene (Bellon) Dotson; son, William (Samantha) Dotson of Elma; and sister Patricia (Len) Johnson of Olympia.
There will be no services at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Harrison Family Mortuary.