1940 - 2021
Lee came to El Paso in 1963 made it his home for 58 years. Fell in love and married Donna Lee Monteros in 1965. Lee was born on May 23, 1940 in Crab Orchard, Kentucky to Otha Lee Stephens Sr. and Flora Popplewell. He had three sisters, Pauline, Gracie, and Gladys. Lee is survived by his beloved wife Donna, his daughter Charlotte Polando and her husband Michael, two grandchildren, Stephen Lee and Saffron Leigh Polando. Brother-in-law Arthur Monteros and sister-in-law Melinda Monteros, sisters-in-law Evelina (Monteros) Singer and Marie Monteros. Brother-in-law Norman Smith of Indiana, nephews Jeff Smith Rhett Smallwood and nieces Melody Smallwood, Monique, Stephanie, Denise and Kimi Monteros. Also to cherish his memory is the Monteros Family and "Lucy", his companion fur baby. Lee won several awards in Sales while working at Montgomery Ward, Lone Star Honda, Starks Cycle Center, Harley Davidson, Gray Heating and Cooling, Mechanical Tech, Scott Heating and Cooling. Lee had a full life enjoying motorcycle desert rides and three wheel bikes and working in his garden. Lee will be remembered not only for his salesmanship but for his honest approach and honorable character. He made life better for many people.
His family thanks Dr. Scott Silvia and staff, Dr. Patel and staff, Dr. Deluca and staff and especially Dr. U. Dim and staff and the medical staff at Sierra Hospital.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com for the Stephens family.
