Lee S. 'Stanley' Clegg

Jan. 11, 1920-Oct. 15, 2006

HAIGLER -- Lee S. "Stanley" Glegg, 86, died Sunday (Oct.15, 2006), at the Hillcrest Care Center in Wray, Colo.

He was born Jan. 11, 1920, to Lee and Florence (White) Clegg five miles west of Haigler, in Dundy County. He attended school at Sanborn country school, and then attended Haigler Public Schools for the next 11 years.  He graduated from Haigler High School.

After graduation, he moved to California where he attended Compton College.  While attending college, he became ill and was hospitalized.  It was there that he was give insulin shock treatments -- which were just in the experimental stages.  Consequently, he was over-treated and nearly lost his life due to the treatments.  This damaged his mental health permanently and he lived in health care centers for the rest of his life.

He lived and worked in Geneva for many years before moving to Brush, Colo., to be closer to his family.  In 2003, he moved to Wray.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Florence Clegg; and two brothers, Neal and Kent Clegg.

Survivors include his sister, Virginia Clegg and husband, Don; and nieces and nephews.

At his request, his body was donated to science to enhance and further the study of medicine.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be Sunday, 2 p.m. MDT, at United Methodist Church in Haigler, with Lana Fong officiating.  A private inurnment will take place at a later time.

Memorials may be given in his name.

Arrangements are under the direction of Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman.