Eric's Heroes: Meet 87-year-old likeable Lee, ex-executive turned beloved front door greet

At the Costco Store in Covington, right there between Auburn and Maple Valley, a star has been born.
Actually, he was born 87 years ago, but only recently, after retiring as an exec for Keebler Cookies, has his celebrity grown by leaps and bounds.
Lee Warders is the guy at the front of Costco who checks your receipt and thanks you for shopping.
But he's more than that. Something wonderful has been happening at the front of that store: the making of a local legend.
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[@Mushroomlover06]

I've known him since 2008. Lee is an amazing person. And I'm now 17. He's been really close to my family for forever. ♡♡ Lee is such an awesome spirit. And I grew up with him ❤
I miss seeing him at Costco all the time. But he's the sweetest. ♡

[@user-fh6xh3pp9n]

My son likes hanging out with Lee because he gives him a happy face.

[@lauradill1447]

LEE FOR PRESIDENT!!!!

[@hhch2]

A couple weeks ago I said to Lee "Merry Christmas!" to which he said "Yes." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@randydhaliwal1719]

Lee’s awesome!

[@redlantern3371]

We need more like Lee. What a guy! Can he come up to the Bellingham Costco please? 🥰😁

[@morganhillbilly1475]

Great story Eric

[@groucrow9709]

Lee must brighten so many people's day! There are many ways to better our world, make a difference. Very nice focus, great story.

[@baronofgreymatter14]

LEE IS AMAZING ...HE IS THE MAN

[@Dtrain-kq8kd]

we have the same kind of guys and gals here in Chehalis in Walmart...Sue, ken, and many others

[@betrevryday1]

Lee you’re awesome 👍

[@rexross7086]

That looks almost like the guy who ran the pancake chef restaurant.

[@catbreath8361]

I go there and he just looks at my receipt. That is it.
Boring.

[@Classictail]

Were you friendly to him to ?