Lee Edward Pense

Lee Edward Pense, 97, of Springdale, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Fayetteville. He was born August 5, 1924, in Winslow, Ark., to William Robert and Annie Connie Reed Pense. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and two sisters. Lee was a Navy aviation, radio and radar operator and top turret gunner during WWII. He worked at Walmart, retiring after 15 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and woodworking. He is survived by his wife, Joan Shipley Pense of the home, to whom he married August 23, 1947; two sons, Mike Pense (Robin) of West Fork and Timmy Pense of Beulah, Mich.; seven grandchildren: Rachel Anderson, Michael Pense II, Christina Loftis, Donald Pense, Sarah Walker, Lisa Winterstein, and Jacob Parks; 13 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. today, Monday, August 1, 2022, at Beard's Chapel. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Beard's Chapel with Joe Mohorn officiating. Interment will follow in the Fayetteville National Cemetery with military honors under the direction of Beard's Chapel. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.