Marvin (Lee) Pascoe, 73
Lee Pascoe, age 73, Parker, S.D., sadly left us on September 30, 2022. He will leave a big gap in our hearts and will be sorely missed.
Lee was born on November 30, 1948, in Sioux Falls, S.D. to Celestia and Marvin Pascoe. Later, as a freshman, he moved to Parker, S.D. and graduated from Parker High School in 1968. He attended Dakota State College. He married Julie Blanchard on May 1, 1971, and they had three sons, Jeremy, Nathan and Travis. Lee worked road construction, an officer at the South Dakota State Penitentiary, insurance sales and management, and lastly as a Department Manager with Pheasantland Industries at the South Dakota State Penitentiary.
Lee was known for being sentimental, tough, kindhearted, protective, hardworking, romantic, humorous, strong, intense when necessary. He loved his grandkids, Chelsea, Trygve, Tanner, Piper, and Hudson and would brag about them often. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports, yard-work, collecting beer steins, and remodeling his century old house. He truly enjoyed watching his sons wrestle and play football and was very proud of their accomplishments. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.
A visitation and prayer service will be held at the Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home, 130 E 2nd Street, Parker, South Dakota on Thursday, October 6th from 5:00-7:00 pm. The funeral service will be held in his honor at 10:30 am on Friday, October 7th at St. Christina Catholic Church, 380 West 1st Street, Parker, South Dakota. A luncheon will follow at the Parker Community Building, 299 N. Main Avenue.
Lee is survived by his wife Julie, sons Jeremy (Christy), Nathan, all of Kingston, Idaho and Travis (Sara), of Phoenix, Arizona, grandchildren Chelsea, Trygve, Piper and Hudson, his brother Dan and sister Glendola. Also, numerous brother and sister in-laws, nieces and nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Celestia and Marvin, his brother Rudy and grandson Tanner.