Lee Harrison Pace Feb. 13, 1951 – Dec. 1, 2014

Lee “Swede” Harrison Pace of Hermiston died with his family by his side Dec. 1, 2014.

Swede was born in Enterprise Feb. 13, 1951, to Jack and Dorthy Pace.

Swede attended elementary and high school in Enterprise, the home of the Savages. Swede was an active member of his student body and participated in band and was one heck of a football player. Upon graduation, Swede attended Blue Mountain Community College, where he majored in Liberal Arts. He was drafted into the Army in 1970. He completed basic training at Fort Lewis, and was stationed at Fort Benning, Ga., with the Airborne Division.

Swede met his wife Debbie Albrecht while attending BMCC. On Dec. 19, 1971, they were married. On Jan. 31, 1973, they were blessed with their daughter Kimberly Ann Pace.

After a time logging in Enterprise, they moved to Honolulu, where Swede was a developer and contractor. It was here where he worked on high-rise buildings perfecting his skills as a master carpenter. On Jan. 23, 1976, Swede and Debbie proudly announced the birth of their son David Lee Pace.

Swede raised his young family in Hawaii until the mid ’80s, when they decided to bring their children back to Enterprise. It is then, where Swede began his venture in the log home business. Next, Swede started Lee Pace Construction before Debbie and he moved to the Hermiston area, in the ’90s.

Swede leaves behind his beloved wife Debbie. Daughter Kim and her husband Kreg Coggins of Enterprise. Son David and wife Brooke Pace of Joseph. Three cherished grandchildren: Jake Lee Coggins, Josi Lynn Coggins, and Harrison Dallas Pace. He also leaves behind his parents Jack and Dorthy Pace of Enterprise; brother Jim and wife Leslie Pace of Enterprise; brother Bob and Mary Kay Pace of Winnemucca, Nev.; and brother Steven aka “Duff” and wife Linda Pace of Enterprise. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins across the country.

Swede was truly blessed to live in two communities that loved and supported him and his family.

He lived life to the fullest, laughed and told stories often, cherished friends, and loved his family and God.

His Celebration of Life was handled by the Christian Church, Summit Church , Mark Garland, and friends and family on Dec. 10, 2014.