Obituary: LeeRoy Newton, 87

LeeRoy "Lee" Newton lived a life marked by resilience, work and a connection to the natural world. Born on June 17, 1938, at home near Bend, Oregon, Lee was the fifth of Barney Derice and Dovie Bell (Summers) Newton's nine children.

Lee's youth was defined by the rugged landscapes of Deschutes County, Oregon. His passion for the outdoors remained strong despite the enduring effects of battling polio when he was nine. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and a natural operator of heavy machinery – his father remarked that there wasn't a piece of equipment Lee couldn't master.

Shortly after his 2...