November 7, 1939 – December 4, 2020
D. “Lee” Corder passed away Friday, December 4, 2020.
He was born November 7, 1939 in Ramah, Colorado to Clifford Eugene Corder and Irma Iris (Weaver) Corder. He was a graduate of Colorado Springs High School, and also went to the school of hard knocks with perfect attendance and no diploma. He married Judy Kay Peifer on September 11, 1960 at Skyway Baptist Church.
Lee was the owner and operator of D&L Sanitation. He was also with the Colorado Springs Fire Department for five years. He said he was able to do many things but was a master of none.
He enjoyed collecting model trains and had a great appreciation for antiques. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church and often assisted as their cameraman and as a money counter.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Corder; sons, David Corder, and Michael Corder; a brother, Harold Corder; sisters, Dee Daughtery, and Mikki Carter; and a grandson, Makai Corder. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd. Inurnment will be private.
Memorials in Lee’s name may be made to First United Methodist Church Television Ministries.
Janorah Forrar
11 Dec 2020David, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Janorah- formerly of Colorado Springs Music
Kelly Jo Salling
14 Dec 2020He was a great man and his love of life shines on in you. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Bobbi
14 Dec 2020Keeping you and your family in my prayers
Pat Sloss
14 Dec 2020I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, Judy and your Dad, David. I know you two best and my condolences to the rest of the family also. I did business with Lee for many years but he also became a long term friend. He will be sorely missed by many. All my love and prayers to the whole family. Pat Sloss
Yvette Trujillo
15 Dec 2020I am so sorry for your loss, you can never replace a parent, May the good Lord be with you and your family always.
Brian DiPalma
16 Dec 2020Thank you for being there for my daughter, Jessica. You were her knight in shining armor, whenever she got into a jam. I’ll forever be grateful, and you’ll always be remembered by our family.