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James E. Lee III

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Ouimet Bros. Concord Funeral Chapel

4125 Clayton Road

Concord, California

James Lee Obituary

James E. Lee III Resident of Pleasant Hill James ("Jim") Edward Lee, III, devoted husband and father of two, passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen, their daughter and son, Jené and James, and two granddaughters, Lily and Arianna. He will be remembered and missed by many more family and friends. A memorial service will be held at Ouimet Bros. Concord Funeral Chapel at 11AM on Sunday, July 13, 2008. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to The American Lung Association.

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Jul. 9, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for James Lee

25 Entries

Joseph O Burden (Joe Burden)

July 3, 2021

Me and Eddie became childhood buddies, as a result of his father, who was like a father to me. Eddie and I joined the military together, I the Marines and he the Air Force. He also introduced me to my loving wife Ann, of 51 years. He and I talked on the phone almost daily, during his last days. I loved him like a brother and I still miss his laughter. Til we meet again, you are in "High Flight", love, Joe.

Resa Davids

March 2, 2009

Corrections to my previous entry: wedding was August, 1963; my home in California is Santa Monica

Resa Davids

March 2, 2009

Jimmy and I were very close friends in High School. My last memory of him is seeing him in dress whites at my wedding, 45 years ago, August 1965. We spoke of him often - and failed to find him through the years. Unfortunately, he was reported as deceased at our 25th high school reunion - no one had any facts. My dad was his dentist, and swore that the announcement was wrong - his aunt would have informed my dad. At our 50th HS reunion in September, 2008 many of us were asking about our very special friend. He ran for president of our class for our senior year, and lost by one vote. What an uproar that caused! The members of the orchestra were rehearsing during the vote and were never given a chance to vote - and many of the musicians were Jimmy's friends. The administration would not let them vote after the "ballot boxes were closed." That was 1957. Graduation was 1958. He went off to Howard with such pride. Unfortunately, he cut off ties with all of us - never answered any of our letters. But he was never forgotten. We loved him. I am so happy to hear that he had a beautiful family, and became the pilot he always wanted to be. I am sorry that we have not been in touch, and only found him at the end of his life. Condolences to each and every member of his loving family. Resa Berman Davids

Janene and Steve Swanson

September 7, 2008

Helen, James and Jene, So sorry for your loss. We are all richer for having known Jim....always warm, welcoming and so proud of his family.

Pete Lappin

August 16, 2008

With admiration and respect I am
Pete Lappin a fellow pilot with Jim
during the first days at MacDill in the
F-4. The Triple Nickle was our first
true Air Force family and I will
always remember the strength of
character that Jim gave us. My
condolences to Helen and his entire family.

Jim Knoch

August 16, 2008

My condolences to the family. A friend from the old Triple Nickel days.

Lia Lackey

July 17, 2008

My condolences to the entire family. I was a friend of Jene's in high school and remember her father fondly as an always welcoming presence in their house. As my grandfather also recently passed, our family joins yours in celebrating a life and grieving a loss. Hugs to Jene especially!

Joseph Burden

July 17, 2008

I'm greatful for the relationship Eddie and I shared with each other, and his father, who guided and directed both of us. Which in turn, became a great love between the three of us.

I am also greatful for Eddie's introduction to, and guidance in the relationship, with the woman I've been married to, for 47 years.

I love you Eddie, you're Special.

Joe

July 16, 2008

My husband and I had only known Jim for a short period of time. I've worked with Helen for several years and during that time we came to love and respect both Jim and Helen. Jim will be remembered as a gentleman, a kind and loving husband and a wonderful father. Jim, you will truly be missed. Helen, may the Lord continue to keep you wrapped in his loving arms.
Lance & Nellie Quarles

Charlie Davis

July 13, 2008

I first met Jim and Helen in Kansas City, Mo., where we were new-hires for TWA airlines. We both being military pilots, we had much in common and became friends. After completing this school, we both were sent to San Francisco, and as I grew to know he and Helen, we became friends for life. I was there before James and Jene' were born and remember them well as infants. Life moved on and I remember attending James' baseball games and Jene's piano recitals, and Howard's wonderful bar-b-que cookouts, and Helen's great cooking and warm friendship.
In the mid 80's, I took a job with USAirways, and left the west coast for the east coast, and I never went back to live.
Jim and I remained in contact, and everytime I came back to the west coast for business or pleasure, I would stay at the Lee's Pleasant Hill home. They always treated me like family, and I will forever be a brother to Jim and helen and a uncle to James and Jene'.
In the words of Wm. Butler Yeats:
"Think where man's glory most begins and ends.
And say my glory was I had such friends."
Thank You Jim Lee for being such a good friend.
Charlie Davis

Lori-Lyn Hurley & Tracy Hawkins

July 13, 2008

There are some people who, when you meet them, you love them instantly and know that you want to be friends with them forever. This is how we feel about your entire family. Our thoughts and hearts are with you. We're so glad that we got to meet Jim. We will always remember his beautiful voice and his laugh.

Marlene Bigley

July 13, 2008

What a true gentleman and gentle giant Jim was. I always enjoyed watching him open the passenger side door of the car for his beloved Helen. Though I had not known him long, I found him so charismatic. May all of the memories of Jim bring Helen, Jene`, James, and other family members, peace.

Stuart Forman

July 12, 2008

Barbara and I are so sorry for your loss. Please call us for anything you may need.

Daniel Werner

July 12, 2008

My condolences and prayers on this tragic loss. I did not know Jim very well but remember him to be gentle yet strong, respectiveful of others as well as patient, and obviously a good father.

Tobias & Linda Hawkins

July 11, 2008

To The Lee Family - we offer our condolences during this difficult time in your lives. May the precious memories you shared live on and generate healing in your lives. Jim was indeed an honorable man. We pray that God's love, peace and grace continue to abide with the family.

Lori Hall

July 11, 2008

Helen and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Your friend and colleague,

Tom, Maria & Emily Rutherford

July 11, 2008

Jim Lee III will be missed by all those that have met and loved him. I will remember Jim as a true gentleman; kind, thoughtful, engaging and always considerate. Warm and giving he always had nice things to say. Helen, Jene and James are blessed with such a good man to share their lives - love and memories of all that he brought you will provide you the support you need at this time and his Love will always be with you.

Stacie Lee Banks

July 11, 2008

You have our deepest condolences. Jeffrey, Stacie Lee and Samarah Banks (Rick & Marie Lee's Daughter)

george kamburoff

July 10, 2008

Good bye, Jim.

Thanks.

David Barnard

July 10, 2008

Sitting in his big comfy chair in the living room, Jim would tell me to "pull up some mud" and talk. He always took an interest in anything I was pursuing. Whether it was movies or girls, he'd ask questions and provide his own personal experience.

For 28 years, Jim treated me like a son. He provided me with advice, comfort, and compassion. He was a tremendous human being with a passion for life. He was always kind and loving to his friends and family.

May Jim live on though the happy memories we share with others for years to come. I always hold him close in my heart and my head.

Dan Kaljian

July 10, 2008

Jim Lee was as fine a friend and colleague as any one might ever hope to have. A true gentleman. I shall miss his presence and always remember the friendship we developed over decades. I offer my sincere condolences to Jim's family.

Bob Vorce

July 9, 2008

Worked many enjoyable flights with Jim back in our TWA days. We called him "radio man" as he liked to talk to air traffic control using his beautiful deep voice. It is sad to hear of his passing. I really liked the guy. Thanks Jim for a lot of pleasant memories.

Larry & Sherryl Tasby

July 9, 2008

We will miss the always pleasant smile of Jim, but his memory will last forever. To Helen, Jene, James and other family members, we say thank you for sharing Jim with us. He fought a great fight and now he is enjoying his well deserved rest. Only time can heal your pain, so morn him and then think only of the good times. There are many!

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