NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Jimmie Michael Lee was born in Williston, North Dakota on Oct. 10, 1952, and passed away peacefully on Dec. 13, 2015, in San Leandro, Calif.

Jimmie loved being a grandfather, enjoyed camping and loved dogs. He was a hardworking man that wasn't afraid to get his hands dirty. He was a loyal friend to many and was always willing to give a helping hand.

He was a retired rough neck who worked at The Geysers on Cobb Mountain and oil and gas fields in North Dakota.

Jimmie is survived by his son, Chris, daughter-in-law, Crystal, and grandsons, Tyler and Maxwell Lee, all of Kelseyville, Calif.; brother, Bill Lee of Williston; nephew, Lance Holland of Lakeport, Calif.; niece, Connie Holland-Ungewitter of Sebastopol, Calif.; and many friends.