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Dorothy Lee Obituary

Dorothy Chang Lee
Sept. 5, 1933 - Oct. 9, 2013
Resident of Los Gatos
Dorothy Chang Lee of Los Gatos, CA, previously of Pasadena, CA died on October 9, 2013. Dorothy was born in Honolulu, HI where she attended her beloved St. Andrews Priory. She earned a bachelors degree at the University of Hawaii and masters degree at Indiana University. Dorothy was a lifelong learner and was known for her amazing curiosity. She was also the life of any party. Dorothy loved family, friends, food and fun and was known for her quick, sometimes biting, wit and sense of humor. She had strong opinions about everything, and she as not afraid to share them.
Dorothy was well read and well spoken. She was a gifted and entertaining writer and delighted friends and family with her poetry and prose. Dorothy enjoyed travel, and she was lucky enough to journey throughout the world. She had a genuine interest in people and their stories, and she had a knack for remembering minute details of people's lives. Dorothy was generous, thoughtful, kind and will be remembered for sharing her many gifts. She was a strong and indomitable spirit.
Survived by children Laura (Rusty), Lani (Joe), Douglas (Kellee) and granddaughter Alison as well as many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by husband Hong-Yong and son Bruce. A memorial service will be held Oct. 26, 2013, 2 pm at St. Jude the Apostle Church, 20920 McClellan Road, Cupertino, CA 95014. Dress is Hawaiian casual or something bright. A light reception will follow.
In early 2014 a memorial service will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena, CA. Inurnment will be at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery, Kaneohe, Oahu. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Andrews Priory or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Oct. 20, 2013.
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Just learned of Dorothy's passing. I should have followed up when she did not respond to the September 2013 Birthday card I sent her. She always responded, warmly and with good wishes She was a caring, wonderful person. What a loss to the world, my, and her family. May she be ever with us in our memories and heart. Best to Douglas, Kellee, Allison, and the rest of her family. Please fee free to contact me if there is anything I can do. Lynda ([email protected])

April 19, 2014

Dorothy was so very helpful to my family and me when we move in to The Terraces of Los Gatos. We will miss her.
She is with all the Angle now.
Joy and Gene Lim

October 25, 2013

Dorothy was a Terrific friend, I learned many things from her when Gene and I moved to The Terraces of Los Gatos last year and we will certainly misses her. Joy and Gene Lim

October 23, 2013

Dorothy was a force of nature. Is Heaven ready for her?! Nothing will go ununoticed, unexamined, unchallenged. Go get 'em, Dororthy. And thank you for sharing so much of your journey.

Teryl Willis

October 20, 2013

Dorothy was a very dear friend, and like many others, I will all miss her very much.

Joe Murdock

October 20, 2013

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