QuoteOriginally posted by Killdeer:
I never met Lee, never spoke with him, and don't know what his handle is on this board. I like him though, as I can see how he feels about horses, old ways and the land by seeing those wonderful photos. The man has eagles in his eyes, and I am sure that God revels in meeting a spirit such as must have lived in Lee's breast.

I hope that he did get some chuckles out of whatever subjects we may have shared in passing here. My heart goes out to you, Ms. Jenson, for your loss. I pray that you sustain yourself well, with the strength that God has provided you, and with the knowledge that Lee's true heart is waiting, as yours is, for a reunion in God's own time.

Bless you and Godspeed.
Killdeer

Lee did indeed have the look of eagles in his eyes.  You are very astute to notice that.  Lee always had an affinity for the land and the animals that shared our universe.  Lee was taught to hunt by our father who grew up when "harvesting" the bounty of earth was a necessity for the winter locker.  As soon as he was able to carry a rifle legally, Lee was part of the October deer hunt.  He started shooting a bow as a young teenager.  I have a picture of him and a friend dated "winter '66" target shooting in the driveway of our south Salt Lake City subdivision.  Lee was a Smoke Jumper for the McCall Forest Service.  He loved jumping out of perfectly good airplanes to fight a forest fire.  He was also a member of the National Ski Patrol and on the Search and Rescue Squad.  And he loved absolutely playing jokes on family and friends. He was the 2007 Idaho longbow champ.  He taught his son to bowhunt and now his little 8 year-old grandson is following in his footsteps.

Thank you to all of you that have sent your prayers and best wishes to Lee's family.  I know that Lee is now with his mule, Abe and his faithful dogs and they are headed for some great, new adventure.  Thank you also for giving Lee a safe, happy place to go when things got tough.

Lee's little sister
NaDene Edmunds

Gods speed Lee.

My condolences, Mrs. Jensen. May a quiver full of great memories accompany him to his new place and help  you and your family through this great loss.

What Killie said, and by the looks of the pics Lee got to spend alot of time in heaven before he left this planet.

He had a gift for writing.  I could feel myself along on that hunt.  Prayers up for Lee and the family.

Sounds like a person many of us would aspire to be. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Of the tens of thousands of hunting stories I've read in my life that was the best written, heartfelt journey into a man and his love of his son and the experiences they shared together.  God blessed that man and especially his son.  
I am sorry for your loss but glad you had Lee for as long as you did.  Special.

I was wondering when a thread as this would appear! I knew Lee as well, he lived right down the road from me. I was fortunate enough to shoot several 3D Shoots with him & Clayton,I will say Lee was one tough son of a gun just like a piece of rawhide! He taught Clayton well no doubt about it. Clayton is my Sons best friend & we've both had the pleasure of hunting & sharing a camp with him, Lee & Rainey did right well by the young man for sure. Lee will be missed by many of us & I'm sure we'll be thinking about him on our future elk hunts! My heart goes out to the family!

 ElkNut1

Very touching. God bless him and his.

Prayers and condolences..thanks for sharing the pics and story..Lee was a special individual for sure.

Keep the wind in your face Lee, I hear the trails aren't quite as steep on this next adventure.    

I feel your loss..

Prayers sent.

The family really appreciates the kind thoughts and prayers from everyone.  Thanks for posting the photos and the story.

Wow. I have never read such heart felt thoughts put together like that, just WOW!!!

He certainly had to be a man of great character. We need more like him these days!! Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.


Terry----Indeed this sight is more than type written words shared by those with the same interest.

 Here's a nice bull Clayton took with his recurve, his 1st. Lee is a proud pappa here!

 ElkNut1

Although I never got to shake his hand in person, it's a real pleasure to know a little about Lee now.  Sounds like an all-around great guy, the sort who quietly makes lots of positive contributions to other people's lives.  The world is a better place because he was in it.

One terrific hunting story!
Thank you for sharing that with us.
That man can write!!

Killdeer  

I just want to say thanks again to tradgang.. Dad got my husband and I started on this site and we have purchased bows, and enjoyed a lot of the different things on here.. When mom sent a thank you to you guys we never expected this kind of a response.. this is a great site and hopefully many more will enjoy it as much as dad did.
Lee Jensens daughter
Vickie Jensen Hogen