Sandra Chee

Sandra Jim Chee Dec. 30, 1947 ~ Dec.13, 2009 Resident of Walnut Creek Sandra passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2009 from complications of acute myelogenous leukemia. She was 61. Beloved wife of Dr. Lambert Chee for 37 years. Loving mother of Allison Chee McClay of San Diego, Kendrick Chee of Lafayette, and Emilyn Chee of Glendale, AZ. Proud grandmother of Kaitlyn and Brenden McClay. Sandra is also survived by her parents Dr. Vernon and Yun Soong Jim of Honolulu, HI, and her sisters Arlene Chang, Gwendolyn Wong, and Velma Jim. Sandra was born on December 30, 1947 in Hilo, HI. She grew up in Honolulu, received her BA from the University of Michigan, and MA from Columbia University, where she met her husband Lambert. Sandra taught high school mathematics for 9 years, until the birth of her second child. She later returned to work in administration at the Acalanes and Mt. Diablo school districts. Sandra was an active volunteer at Indian Valley Elementary, former president of the Diablo Valley Chinese Cultural Association, former officer of the Diablo Valley Hui O' Aloha, and ushered for many years at the Walnut Creek Regional Center of the Arts. She also coordinated numerous activities for the children including swimming, soccer, music lessons, and Girl and Boy Scouts among others. Sandra loved baking, traveling, hula dancing, and taking ballroom dance classes with Lambert. She was selfless and giving, and touched many hearts. She will be greatly missed. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 3pm at Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church, 1801 Lacassie Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Wellness Community, 3276 Mc Nutt Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, or the American Cancer Society are appreciated.