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Donald Lee
April 23, 2008
I just stumbled upon this entry while searching for a more recent obituary. I did not know Duane at all, but did know his brothers Quinn and Kurt from the CCU basketball league.
Rest In Peace and may you be enjoying all that God has to offer you in the heavens above.
Viva Chan
September 18, 2005
Duane is an original. My memory of this dear brother in the faith came from the time when a handful of us facilitated college bible studies at Cumberland Church. My sister Linda and I used to host the leadership planning meetings at our parent's house in Millbrae. We loved zinging him with tags such as "Vain Duane" because it seemed like he never had a hair out of place. Despite the teasing, Duane - even in his 20s- was already demonstrating depth and character. He was self-effacive; someone you could rely on; a servant-leader; a tender-yet fierce, giving hearted individual; a man seeking after God's own heart; a brother who empathizes. I pray his family and friends will be comforted knowing he is now with Christ Himself, his eternal Beloved, the One whom we all yearn for as long as we're on this earthly sojourn. "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain....And He who sits on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new." Revelations 21:4-5
Viva
Gina Morimoto
August 21, 2005
I don't think anyone could ever forget Duane. It's not often that we are lucky enough to meet someone with such a wonderful spirit and such a contagious smile. I haven't seen Duane since SJSU and Lowell, but I will never forget the remarkable person that he was. My sincere condolences to all of his family and friends.
Quinn Wong
August 13, 2005
If you were to ask me about my favorite memories of Duane, I would have to say that it is the times that we shared fishing. From the numerous houseboating trips at Lake Shasta, to just hit-and-run trips at nearby Lake Merced or Del Valle, I had many memorable times with Duane.
The great thing about fishing with Duane was that you never knew what was going to happen. For example, on a trip to Lake Shasta a few years ago, instead of catching trout, Duane kept catching turtles by accident. Both Duane and I thought that this was hilarious. However, I think the turtles would rather we stick to “fishing” rather than “turtling”.
Another memorable moment came when Duane was about twelve and I was eight. Again, we were house boating at Lake Shasta. We spent the morning sun bathing on the roof of the houseboat. Absent-mindedly, we had left a lawn chair on the top deck. We totally forgot about it, started the engine and began to traverse the lake. The wind soon caught a hold of the lawn chair and blew it into the water. Duane, seeing the peril that the chair was in, acted quickly. He dove over the two moving propellers of the houseboat and into the water in an attempt to rescue the lawn chair. Unfortunately, he dove straight into a sand bar that was just three feet under the water. Although he was unable to rescue the lawn chair, Duane’s passion for helping out others was already beginning to show. This would one day lead him to the Saratoga Fire Academy.
I could go on and on about all the quirky things that happened to us, but I would like to share the most meaningful fishing trip I had with him. It was about five years ago. Duane was going through some tough times and I told him that we needed to just drop everything and go fishing for a few days. He agreed.
So Duane and I packed into his Isuzu rodeo and started our journey to Lake Amador, a little lake east of Sacramento. We had to overcome some minor obstacles on the journey to the lake. Me, with my superior sense of direction, drove an hour past our destination. We almost ran out of gas as well. In addition, we almost destroyed his engine because Duane “forgot” to change his oil for the past 10,000 miles. As a result, we could not make it to the campsite and decided that we should just get a motel room in Sacramento for the night. Unfortunately, there was a huge jazz festival that weekend and we could not get a room. We ended up sleeping in his car that night in some residential neighborhood. Some poor guy’s lawn served as our bathroom.
However, we overcame the obstacles that were preventing us from getting to the lake. In the morning, we fixed his car at a local garage. We also asked for exact directions to the lake, instead of counting on my memory.
We finally got to the lake. Although I can’t remember if we had caught any fish, I remember we had hours of great conversations. He shared with me things that made him happy, things that made him sad, and his hopes and fears, as well. I also shared my inner most thoughts with him. During this trip, we grew a lot closer to each other. I will always cherish this as being my favorite fishing trip with Duane.
Duane, I just want to say “thank you”. Thank you for teaching me how to fish when I was just 6 years old. Thank you for waking up at the crack of dawn to go fishing with me when no one else would. Finally, thank you for all the great conversations. Whether we were just joking around or talking about serious matters, I always enjoyed the time we spent together. Duane, although I could not count on fishing with you to produce fish, I could always count on fishing with you to produce beautiful memories.
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Amy Lin
August 9, 2005
Oh Duane, I will miss you. It's been a while since we've kept in touch but boy do I have lots of fun and happy memories with you! I remember all those crazy games of Jenga and eating take out chow mein at the comic store. I remember watching your Star Trek:Next Generation videotapes.(resistance is futile!) I remember Les Mis, walks on the beach, long conversations, a Macy's Thanksgiving parade... You were always adventurous, always smiling, always up for trying something fun. You were truly a great friend and I'll remember you always.
Eric Yee
August 8, 2005
Duane,
I will always remember our many years of friendship with great joy and fondness. Together, we laughed through our years as high school kids, as brooding colleague students and as adults. I will miss the birthdays, coffees, dinners, movie nights, and other times we shared together.
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with me and with so many others.
I miss you, brother. I wish you didn’t go.
Jorge Wu
August 8, 2005
My deepest sympathy goes out to Duane's family and love ones. He was such a warm and genuine person.
Jorge
Jorge Wu
August 8, 2005
My deepest sympathy goes out to Duane's family and love ones.
Jorge
Judy Won
August 8, 2005
It was many years back, but I have always remembered how Duane helped made my experience at Cumberland High School Fellowship a welcoming one. My fondest memory of Duane was at Squaw Valley Ski Resort. It was my first time as a skier and I was extremely nervous. My friends and I were trying to bring ourselves to the ski lift, but of course I was experiencing great difficulty. Duane noticed and paused, and skied towards our direction.
He patiently coached me, making sure I was able to take myself safely to the lift. Duane was so sweet that he stayed until I was confident with my skiing techniques before he met up with his friends. I had a splendid time thereafter thanks to Duane. I greatly appreciate him for being an awesome teacher and especially the great memories. You will greatly be missed.
Janet Yi
August 7, 2005
With the funeral behind us, we are left with an overwhelming sense of loss. However, the thing that brings me comfort is remembering the good times we had. Duane was one of the few people who could make me laugh. I will always remember his fun and playful side. One memory in particular comes to mind. One night, while getting ready to go into a nightclub to go dancing, Duane was in the parking lot, "limbering up" by doing his stretches. I hope this image will bring you some joy when you are sad--it does for me.
Anita Tsang Scribner
August 6, 2005
It has been many years, but upon reflection, the most poignant memories I have of Duane are laughing together in various windy locales at Harvard on the Hill CCSF....and the tone and sound of his voice while praying together with a small group of brothers and sisters who made a point to meet together there.
After attending the services, I realize how much I have missed of Duane in recent years. I only wish I would've had more of a chance to express how special a person he was. Duane will be sincerely missed.
Much love,
Anita, Doug, Aidan Scribner
Choon Lee
August 6, 2005
I have not kept in touch w/ Duane since our study sessions at CCSF when we did what we could to survive those many grueling math/engineering/science tests. I will remember Duane as having a competitive spirit yet being a good sport who kept up his smile.
Ryan Chow
August 6, 2005
We will never forget some of the great times we had with the guys. Playing roller hockey and trying to teach Daune how to skate backwards, climbing Half Dome with his brother, and just having a beer and an enjoyable conversation are a few of those great times. Duane will be missed and remembered by many.
Donald Kwong
August 6, 2005
Duane was one of the genuinely good people I've ever had the pleasure to meet. He was so full of life and so willing to help others. I'm glad we had a chance to share our friendship. I will miss him.
Carrie Kim
August 5, 2005
Duane,
When we think of you, we smile. You have touched so many lives and made a lasting impression. Although, I only had the honor of knowing you over the past 7 months through work. I still got to see what a wonderful person you are. Always making everyone laugh, making jokes and showing your concern for others. Your dedication, professionalism and creative ideas always shined through. I know I speak for everyone here at NetCell when I say “You are dearly missed around here and will certainly never be forgotten.” As a friend and co-worker, I am honored to have known you. Thank you for all the laughs.
Paulus, Darren & Linda Lee
August 5, 2005
The Lee Family wishes to express our deepest condolence to the Wong Family. Although we are not in the S.F. Bay Area, we send our heartfelt prayers to the family. We remember Duane for his kindness and humility when my sisters and I first visited Cumberland Church. He had a great sense of humor which made those around him laugh with him about life. He was also not afraid to display his sensitive side. After reading Duane's obituary, I was not surprised to see the lives that he has touched and how much he has accomplished in his life here on Earth. Indeed, Duane is in heaven! For the Wong Family, this passage comes to our minds as we remember Duane. "Be strong and of good courage, do not fear, nor be afraid; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6. We see Duane's sudden departure as God's perfect timing in calling His child home.
Christina Gilpin
August 5, 2005
Its been nothing but an honor working beside you and getting to know you. It is not the same here without you. You are dearly missed as an associate...but more importantly as my friend. You will always be in our hearts and on our minds.
Alan Tse
August 4, 2005
Duane was one of the coolest guys I've ever known. Through the years at Lowell and at the Cumberland High School Fellowship, he had always been a great friend, a constant source of inspiration and encouragement, and a living example of someone who put words into action to make good things happen. In our senior year, he volunteered without hesitation as an officer of the Cardinal Crusade and helped the club tremendously in its time of dire need.
Duane was never judgemental. He always saw the positive side of everyone and everything. I will miss his laughter (Oh boy, did we have some goofy moments.), his sense of humor, and his humility.
To our buddy and Brother in Christ...DUANE...WE MISS YOU!!!
Veronica Viray
August 4, 2005
During the few years that I've had the privilege of knowing Duane, his commitment to expecting only the best for himself and those around him was unshakable. I will miss him dearly.
Jin Burhanudin
August 4, 2005
I only knew Duane for a short period of time, but my memories of him were of his smile and his great and warm attitude. He was always so able to brighten up a room whenever he walked into it. I'll never forget that. I'll miss him.
Jacqui Gladden
August 4, 2005
I only knew Duane for a few years while working with him at LSI Logic, but we always had fun. I'm going to miss his playful attitude and love for adventure. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and other friends.
Michelle Chu
August 3, 2005
Duane and I have been childhood friends since Jr. High. He might not have remembered this, but he made me promised to call him first and wish him, "Happy New Year", one year. I will never forget his smile, his warm hugs, and his friendship. Duane, Rest in Peace.
Angela Chen Louie
August 3, 2005
Duane was a terrific, most wonderful, humble guy. I will always remember him and I know he is with our Father in a much better place.
Ellen Wang
August 3, 2005
I will remember a Yankees game, a day trip to Monterey, trying to learn how to make sushi, rollerblading, your chicken and cream of mushroom soup dish, your huge heart, unwaivering generosity, infectious laugh, and adventurous spirit. Duane, you are missed. Thank you so much for your friendship.
2002 Cumberland Cornerstone team
Dominic Lau
August 3, 2005
Though I've not kept in touch with Duane for the last few years, there were many great memories. The way I can best describe Duane is that he's a fighter...never afraid to take on any challenge. If I were to go into any "battle", I would call Duane and he would be one of the few people I know to be first on the front line. We were teammates for more than a few years in softball...and spent many games on the losing end in the Cornerstone tournaments. Yet, Duane is always back every year, ready to go into "battle" with his Cumberland teammates. I cherish his never-say-quit attitude...no matter how impossible the odds might be against us. I consider it a priviledge and honor to have known Duane. Your time seems to have been quite short with us...but I trust that God has a perfect plan. Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose".
Bruce and Lisa Wong
August 3, 2005
Our memories of Duane are all joyful. We knew him best during our years as advisors of the College Fellowship at Cumberland Church in SF. Duane was always willing to help, a fun, friendly and gentle brother in Christ and we will miss him dearly.
Brian Jeung
August 3, 2005
"Doooo-wane" (your Royce Hall given name), your spirit will ever remain in our hearts. All my memories of time spent with you are happy times. I'll pop some popcorn just for you. Goodbye my friend.
janet yi
August 3, 2005
Duane was indeed a brave person--serving as a fireman and
pushing his body to the ultimate limits. I will cherish forever our experiences hiking to Half Dome, houseboating, and just simply sharing our hopes and dreams. I regret that this world could not keep him for a while longer. I will truly miss our beloved, dear friend.
May he rest in peace.
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