Kenneth “Ken” Lee was born in Avonlea, Saskatchewan on December 29, 1925. Lee moved to Moose Jaw in 1946 to enroll in the Teacher’s College at the Moose Jaw Normal School. He then was hired on at the Moose Jaw Empire School where he worked as vice-principal for six years. Lee also worked at William Grayson School and Alexander School before returning to Empire School to work as principal for ten years. Lee retired from teaching on June 30, 1982.
Lee began his involvement in square dancing in 1947 in physical education classes he was taking as part of his education degree from the University of Saskatchewan. Ken became a square dance caller and served that role in numerous clubs. He was also involved in the Sprigs O’ Heather girls Pipe Band.
Ken and Joyce Lee married and had three daughters.
Ken Lee died August 17, 2002.