17 February 1952 – 16 December 2005

 

Victor Lee passed away on December 16, 2005 in the presence of his family and friends at age 53. Preceded in death by his father, Toy. Survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Diane; daughter, Monica; mother, Lai Seung; sister, Bonnie and longtime companion Richard; brothers, Vincent and wife Suzy, Henry and wife May, Jerry and wife Gloria, Kevin; and many nephews and nieces.

 

Friends may celebrate his life on Sunday, January 8 at 1 PM .

United Irish Cultural Center

2700 45th Ave (at Sloat Blvd )

San Francisco 94116

415-661-2700

 

Link to google map:

http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=2700+45th+Ave,+San+Francisco,+CA

 

 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Victor Lee’s memory to:

 

On Lok

1333 Bush St .

San Francisco , CA   94109

www.OnLok.org, 415-292-8732

 

Donaldina Cameron House

920 Sacramento St.

San Francisco, CA  94108

www.cameronhouse.org, 415-781-0401

 

SF SPCA

2500 16^th St .

San Francisco , CA   94103

www.SFSPCA.org, 415-554-3000, #4

 

Monica Lee Custodial Account

170 Port Royal

Foster City 94404

www.gianthorse.com/victorlee, 650-573-5581

 

The Lee Family deeply appreciates all of the cards and e-mails, gifts of food and other expressions of love and support.

 

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Victor Lee Biography

February 17, 1952 – December 16, 2005

 

Victor Lee, son of Toy and Lai Seung Lee was born in San Francisco .He was Number 3 of 6 children. His family includes 4 brothers and 1 sister: Vincent and wife Suzy, Henry and wife May, Jerry and wife Gloria, Bonnie and longtime companion Richard, and lastly, Kevin. Victor grew up in the Western Addition around Eddy and O'Farrell Streets. He attended Raphael Weill Elementary School , Benjamin Franklin Junior High School, Washington High School, City College of SF and SF State University.

 

 While attending college, he started his auto mechanic career at the Zee Shell service station located on Fell & Stanyan Street  Their, he befriended many people and gained a reputation for honesty and expertise. He quickly became a master mechanic, and he devoted 16 years of service to the City of San Francisco in the municipal transportation agency. 

 

An avid bicyclist, Victor joined the Asian Wheelman in 18 annual Lake Tahoe road races. Each race required the completion of 72 arduous miles over hilly terrain around the lake. Victor, also, treasured his time with a team of master volleyball players called "The Boys," Victor helped the team to win 2division titles.

 

Victor met his wife Diane through a mutual friend May Chin on April 17, 1991 . They were married on September 24, 1994 at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church in Diamond Heights . Their only child, Monica, was born at California Pacific Medical Center on September 24, 1997 .

 

Victor loved being an uncle.  He frequently volunteered to babysit and   spent many hours playing  and instilling values into his 15 nieces and nephews:

Charisse, Michael, Mark, Melissa, Bryce, Jocie, Kelsey, Kevin, Jeffrey, Darren, Gracie, Sean, Robert, Kelly and Christie.

 

He enjoyed good food and could tell you where to get the best burrito, the best prime rib, or the best apple pie.

 

Victor had a special way of putting you at ease with his big smile and gregarious personality. His sense of humor and eagerness to extend a helping hand or ear will be greatly missed by all who came to know and love him.

 

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