Michael “Mike” Lee

Michael “Mike” Lee, 73, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on October 13, 2026.

Born to John W. Lee Jr. and Marcile “Millie” Watson Lee, Mike graduated from South Ripley High School in 1970 and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 1974 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He participated in ROTC and later attained the rank of Captain.

In 1984, Mike founded Coldcrete, which he continued to operate as owner and president until his passing. Over more than four decades, he built a career designing and supplying innovative concrete cooling systems for projects around the world. He earned several patents for his cooling innovations, combining his technical expertise with creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit. His work and travels took him to 44 countries.

A lifelong aviation enthusiast, Mike earned his pilot’s license in college and enjoyed flying throughout the United States and abroad. He also helped develop a tilapia farm in Guatemala, often flying his own aircraft to the project.

Mike loved skiing, bicycling, and staying active at the YMCA. Among his cherished adventures were completing Indiana’s Hilly Hundred and cycling Pikes Peak with his brother, Edward. He will be remembered for his kindness, humor, adventurous spirit, and devotion to family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Evonda Tabor Lee; daughter, Yvonne M. Lee; son, Grant H. Lee; and siblings, Joy Lee, Joe Lee, Joyce Lee Buchann, Paul Lee, Patricia Lee, Rick Lee (Lynnette), Denise Lee Stevens (Mark), and John A. Lee (Rebecca).

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, William Edwin Lee, Mary Lee, John W. Lee III, Edward Lee, James Lee, and Rebeka Lee.

Mike’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.