Henry Tee III

Henry Harl Tee III formally of Gillette, Wyoming died April 16, 2009 in Rawlins, Wyoming of heart related complications. Henry H. Tee III was born on July 2, 1945 in San Bernardino, California to a Colleen C. Tee (Calloway) and Henry H. Tee II. Henry H. Tee III graduated from Pacific High in San Bernardino, California in May 1963. Shortly afterward he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served August 12, 1965 thru January 21, 1969 in Vietnam as an Aircraft Fuel Specialist (Line Technician). Before leaving the Air Force honorably, he obtained the rank of Sergeant and was awarded a commendation medal for meritorious service. Henry H. Tee III married his first wife in 1971. A year later they were divorced. Henry H. Tee III then married a Beverly Mutchie on October 13, 1973. Shortly afterwards he was hired by Halliburton Oil Field Services as a Mechanic and was transferred to Casper, Wyoming. While in Casper; his second wife, Beverly, gave birth to his three children. Henry Tee III was then transferred again with his family to Gillette, Wyoming in 1981. After a few years Henry Tee III left Halliburton and began working for Powder River Coal Company at Caballo Mine. There he worked for over 22 years in both the Coal Plant and Maintenance Shop before taking his retirement in the spring of 2006. In March 2008 Henry Tee III and his wife, Beverly Mutchie, of 34 years were divorced. The following May (2008) found Henry Tee III being married to a Shelia Hefley. Then February 2009 Henry Tee III and Sheila Hefley were also divorced. Henry H. Tee III enjoyed NASCAR, target shooting, watching movies, and attending classic car shows. He had a dream to open his own small service garage after retirement and looked forward to spending time with his family. He was a Life Member of the NRA, American Gunsmith Association and North American Hunter. Henry H. Tee III is survived by his mother, Colleen C. Tee of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; his sister, Suzanne and her Husband Leroy Bridges of San Bernardino, California; his three children; a daughter, Sharon and her husband Don Yarbrough of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; a son, Randy Tee of Central, South Carolina; another daughter, Lora and her Husband Shawn Gegelman of Gillette, Wyoming; his granddaughter, Tatiana Yarbrough and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Harl Tee II. Henry H. Tee III according to his wishes will be cremated. A memorial service for friends and family in Wyoming will be 7 p.m., April 27, 2009 at Walker Funeral Home, Gillette, Wyoming with Pastor Marty Crump officiating. Interment will be held May 1, 2009 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. A memorial has been established in Henrys name. Cards and condolences can be sent in care of Walker Funeral Home, 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, Wyoming. Condolences may be sent via the internet at www.walkerfuneralgillette.com