Lee Sharon Baxter,
October 02, 1951 - July 02, 2014
Obituary
MADISON – Lee S. Baxter, age 62, died Wednesday July 2, 2014 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg. Lee was born in Madison on October 21, 1951, to Elizabeth and Eugene Lewis. Lee graduated from Central High School in 1969 and MATC in 1971. On August 12, 1972 she married Patrick J. Baxter. Lee worked as a legal secretary at the State Bar of Wisconsin until her first child was born. She began her second career in 1978 raising her four children. Lee was very active in her children’s lives. She was their partner and advocate through their education, sports teams and all aspects of their lives. Lee’s third career began two years ago with the birth of her first grandchild, Genevieve followed by Patrick. She was thrilled to mentor and nurture her two beautiful grandkids. “Nana” created the perfect kids paradise at her home and always looked forward to entertaining them. Lee was President of P.E.O. chapter BY in Madison. She loved being part of this group of wonderful ladies and looked forward to the monthly meetings and projects. Lee and Pat travelled the world and enjoyed time spent with their kids on annual family vacations and “Up North” at their home in Three Lakes, Wis. Christmas and Halloween were her favorite holidays and she went all out for both. Lee is survived by her husband of 42 years, Patrick; children, Sean and wife Amanda, Ryan, Brendan and wife Kristin all of Madison, and Bridget of Scottsdale, Ariz; grandchildren, Genevieve and Patrick (Sean and Amanda); siblings, Gene Lewis and Ginny Clark; in-laws, Monsignor Tom Baxter, Rick Baxter, Mary and George Meier, William and Therese Baxter and Erin Lewis. Lee was a beautiful woman who was kind, generous, caring, intelligent and humble. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. Services will be private. Memorials in Lee's name can be made to P.E.O. Foundation, 3700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, Iowa, 50312 or Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 East Cheryl Parkway, Madison, Wis., 53711.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
(608)442-5002
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my condolences go out to Pat and his Famiily
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Trish Schleicher
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Always admired Lee's complete devotion to her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. Trish and Jeff Schleicher and family
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Ron Nobs
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i am so sorry to hear of Lee s passing,she will be missed,the nobs family
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Eric Pangman
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My deepest sympathies to Pat and family at this trying time. I know your Baxter strength will hold you all together. Eric Pangman
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Susan Arthur
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Pat and family,
My deepest sympathy is with each and every one of you. I remember meeting Lee. I always admired her as a gentle and very classy lady. May the many memories of Lee always sustain you and bring you peace. God bless.
Susan Arthur
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Louie Joe and Rhonda Literski
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To Lee's family our deepest sympathies .Lee was my first cousin and one of most generous people I have ever known. She will be missed by many. Have many childhood memories and adult memories of her too. Prayers for the family . Lee always called me Louie Joe named after my dad. Will never forget you Lee.