Eldin "Lee" Cline, 66, of Iola, Kansas, died Sunday, March 15, 2015, at Windsor Place in Iola. Lee was born March 12, 1949, in Iola, the son of Eldin Verrill "Casey" and Glennis "Maxine" (Estabrook) Cline. He grew up in Iola and on farms west of town. Lee graduated from Iola High School in 1967 and Allen County Junior College in 1969. On January 25, 1970, Lee married Cathy Saxton at Wesley United Methodist Church in Iola. They have made their home in Iola most of their married lives. He retired from Gates after 30 years. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and enjoyed fishing and woodworking. SURVIVORS: His wife of 45 years: Cathy Cline of the home 2 Sons: Justin Cline of Overland Park, KS and Matt Cline & his wife, Anna of Lindale, TX 2 Grandchildren: Ian & Khyrie Cline 1 Sister: Ardith Harris & husband, Leon of Iola, KS His Mother-In-Law: Dorothy Saxton of Iola, KS He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter Jackie Cline and nephew Stuart Harris. FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Iola. BURIAL: Highland Cemetery, Iola, Kansas MEMORIAL CHOICES: Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF), Salem United Methodist Church or Wesley United Methodist Church Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangments. To sign the guestbook online or leave a condolence, go to
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