Ian Lee 1998-2026

Ian J. Lee, 28, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026.

He was born Oct. 2, 1998, in Topeka, the son of Jerit Lee and Joy Duncan. Ian attended Seaman schools. During high school he played bass guitar in the band. Ian also ran cross country and was on the track team. He was a great student at Seaman and will be remembered by all who knew him for having a big heart.

During his last year of high school Ian worked for Cumulus Broadcasting. Ian attended Pittsburg State University and continued as an outstanding student, graduating magna cum laude with a degree in communications. While attending college in Pittsburg he worked at KOAM-TV. He returned to Topeka and worked as a media specialist for the Kansas Department of Transportation.

He is survived by his mother, Joy E. Duncan and her husband Shane; father, Jerit D. Lee and wife Nancy Jo; sister, Tosha Duncan and nephew Tylin Martin of Topeka; uncles, Les Dyke (Vicki) of Joplin, Mo., and Faron Dyke (Sheila) of Thayer; cousins, Dalton Dyke (Heather) of Pittsburg and Dylan Dyke of Parsons; maternal grandmother, Kathy Dyke of Chanute; brothers, Grant Lee and Robert Lee of Topeka; aunt, Roxie Hansen (Mark) of Topeka; cousins, Allyn Frye (Matt) of Topeka and Calen (Chalece) Sindorf of Topeka; paternal grandparents, Al and Pat Lee of Topeka; and other extended family.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jack Dyke.

The family will receive friends at Parker-Price and Davidson Cremations and Funerals, 245 N.W. Independence Ave., Topeka KS 66608 beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. His memorial service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Private inurnment will be held later at Muddy Creek Cemetery in Jackson County.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Heady Foundation. www.ppdfuneral.com

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