Lee E. Hooley

January 22, 1935 – June 27, 2020

Resident of Longmont, CO

FISHERMAN’S PRAYER

I pray that I may live to fish

Until my dying day

And when it comes to my last cast,

I then most humbly pray:

When in the Lord’s great landing net

And peacefully asleep

That in His mercy I be judged

Big enough to keep.

(Author Unknown)

Lee E. Hooley passed away peacefully on June 27, 2020. Lee was born on January 22, 1935 in Manson, Iowa to Viola and Vernon Joseph Hooley. Lee moved to Colorado in 1956, where he met Karen Luth. Lee and Karen were married on September 7, 1957 and settled in Longmont, CO in 1960. In 1973 he began a 30 year career as a State Farm Insurance agent.

Lee was highly active in the Lyons/Longmont community. He loved to travel with Karen and his family. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to fish and hunt. Trips to Alaska and floating down The Blue River in the Rocky Mountains, watching his Labradors work the fields and retrieve were among his favorite pastimes. Lee also was a HUGE fan of the Colorado Rockies and Denver Broncos, very rarely missing the opportunity to watch or attend the games with family and friends.

Lee is survived by his wife of 63 years, Karen, brother John, four children; Miles, Heidi Rodgers (Charles), Jennifer Segura (Edward), Mitchell (Jessica). 5 grandchildren: Rebekah, Sarah, Noland, Shelby, Amelia and 3 great grandchildren: Eva, Preston, Paisley.

We remember our father as proud, selfless, and an inspiration. A mentor to many, a devoted husband and loving father. A best friend, an eternal optimist and a leader in the community.

A special thank you to the nurses and staff at the Longmont United Hospital, TRU Community Care Hospice. They were very supportive of the family and provided wonderful care.

After the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, the family will have a celebration of Lee’s life. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Lee Hooley’s name to one of the following organizations.

*Charles “Chick” Clark Kids Fishing Program: checks made payable to Kids Fishing Inc and sent to PO BOX 310, Mead CO, 80542.

*Lions Club, Lyons, CO: checks made payable to Lyons Lions Club and sent to PO BOX 1415, Lyons CO, 80540.

*Longmont Meals on Wheels: http://www.longmontmeals.org/donate.html

*TRU Community Care: https://www.trucare.org/product/donation/