Rulon Lee (1925–2001)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1925
    Died
    2001

    When was Rulon Lee born? 1925.

    When did Rulon Lee die? 2001.

    Life story

    Rulon Lee (1925–2001) was born in 1925, and died in 2001, at about age 76. A cemetery record documents Rulon's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Rulon's life.

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    The world Rulon lived through

    1. 1927 · age 2 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    2. 1937 · age 12 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    3. 1945 · age 20 — World War II ended

    4. 1954 · age 29 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education

    5. 1962 · age 37 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    6. 1969 · age 44 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    7. 1980 · age 55 — Mount St. Helens erupted

    8. 1995 · age 70 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place

    Questions about Rulon Lee

    When was Rulon Lee born?

    Rulon Lee was born in 1925.

    When did Rulon Lee die?

    Rulon Lee died in 2001.

    How old was Rulon Lee at the time of death?

    Rulon Lee was about 76 years old.

    Where is Rulon Lee buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Rulon's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Rulon Lee was born?

    Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Rulon was born.

    Who was president when Rulon Lee died?

    In 2001, the U.S. presidents were Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

    What generation was Rulon Lee part of?

    Born in 1925, Rulon Lee was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What major events happened during Rulon Lee's lifetime?

    During Rulon's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 2); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 14); the Korean War began (1950, age 25); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 34); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 44); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 61).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Rulon Lee?

    Federal censuses taken during Rulon's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1925

    2. Death

      2001

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Rulon Lee (1925–2001)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/rulon-lee-1925-2001-7563b3ba/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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