Warren Lee, 106, of LaFayette, died Sunday, September 25, 2022, at his home, one month shy of his 107th birthday.
He was born at the family home on Brewer Road in Amber in 1915, according to his obituary. He grew up on a successful farm that produced a specialized cigar tobacco, along with the other crops. In subsequent years, the Lee family moved to different locations in Marcellus.
He remembered World War I soldiers marching through the streets of Marcellus and the 1918 flu, according to his obituary. He attended schools in Marcellus, Onondaga Valley Academy and Vocational High School.
He worked for Hitchings Apple Orchards, then Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards, where he learned the horticultural techniques of budding and grafting. He was promoted to oversee the cold storage equipment and finally took charge of the orchard equipment maintenance and repair operation.
He eventually began an independent automotive repair business, according to his obituary. During the early years of his business, he taught welding. He also earned an adult education teaching certificate in 1954 and taught welding night school classes in his garage for Onondaga Central School.
During the time of Cold War international tensions, he trained and became a Civil Defense Police Officer.
Asked about the possible reasons for his long life, Warren offered these tips:
Hard work, a good wife, staying slim and active, country living, deep well water, fresh vegetables and a positive outlook with good humor.
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