James Lee Obituary

JAMES CHIOH LEE James Chioh Lee of Riverside left his worldly body on Oct. 15 to join his Heavenly Father. He was 39 years old. James succumbed to brain cancer after a valiant five-month battle. He was nurtured by his loving family, friends and fellow Brothers and Sisters at Harvest Christian Fellowship, where he served as their publications editor. James was born in Santa Clara, Calif. on Jan. 5, 1971. He graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a bachelor\'s degree in English, and went on to follow his lifelong passion for sports as a sports writer at the Riverside Press-Enterprise. He then went on to write for Our Times, a Los Angeles Times Community Edition to cover sports in the Inland Empire. James moved on to become a sports editor at the Daily Pilot in Costa Mesa But it was James\' greatest thrill when he was named as publications editor of the Harvest Christian Fellowship. "He dedicated his life to serving God," said his wife, Danielle Lee. "He truly did, in every way." James was also a wonderful, loving husband and father to Jimmy and Emma. He savored the "small" things like playing with them in the park, taking them to see his parents, James and Grace Lee. He was filled with joy and pride over their accomplishments in school and life. Aside from his service to the Lord and devotion to his family he also has a passion for fellowship with friends, sports and he was a foodie. After James got his diagnosis, he kept his priorities on his Faith. "He didn\'t say I want to go to the Bahamas," Danielle Lee said. "He said he wanted to work at the Harvest Crusade." He lived to serve God and love his family. He did both with honor and integrity. He never blamed God, nor expressed any bitterness at his condition. Rather, in his final days he kept talking about how much he was looking forward to returning "Home" -- with God. He served God until the end. Besides his wife, children and parents, James is survived by his two older sisters, Vivian Lee-Meltzer and Joy Fossett. A celebration of James\' life is planned for next Tuesday, October 26th at Harvest Christian Fellowship, 6115 Arlington Ave., Riverside, at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to Harvest Christian Fellowship.

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Oct. 24, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for James Lee

12 Entries

Kiersten Price

November 1, 2010

Jimmy,
Thank you for blessing me with your kindness, friendship and love. You will always hold a special place in my heart. May you fly with the angels as you watch over the ones you left behind, here on Earth. Well done, thy good and faithful servant.
With love,

Kelli Campbell

October 27, 2010

James,
It was a blessing to know and work with you. You were such a sweet person and the Lord shined through you. You will be greatly missed by many, but i am glad you are with the Lord now...safe in his arms. Please hug my baby Joshua for me while you are up there.

Danielle Lee

October 27, 2010

I love you more than words can express. I miss you so very much. I know I will see you again. I know you are with the Lord and are no longer in pain and are willed with His glory. The kids will never forget what an amazing father they have. We love you with all our hearts and will always love you! Rest in His Peace my beloved husband and friend. I am a better person having known you and shared my life with you.

Paige Litz

October 27, 2010

I knew James only a short time at Times Community News, but feel fortunate to have met him. James was an incredibly talented writer and reporter, who always offered encouragement and insight to "rookies" like me, who were new to newspaper journalism. He was also a kind man, and clearly devoted to his family. My deepest sympathies during this difficult time.

Donna Smallwood

October 26, 2010

James in the arms of the Lord Jesus now, what peace, what Love, we cannot here even imagine, I really did not know you but feel I did I was one of the frist to pray about your illness in a mentor class. What a legacy you have left , even in such young years, you did your life for Jesus! Praise God for your service and I pray He will cover your family with such peace and Love and protection from this day on, God Bless you James. God Bess the lee family, The Smallwoods

October 26, 2010

Danielle---Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The Janes Family (Riverside, CA)

Cleo Moffatt

October 25, 2010

Dear Jimmy:

Your short time on earth was completed to serve our Lord. Only "God" has our plan on life and "He" needed you in heaven. My heart is filled with pain and you will truly be missed. May my prayers give your family the strength to get through this difficult time. Thank you for giving me the honor to visit and say "good-bye" four weeks ago.

Aloha my friend,

Ron,Deanna,Riley Fong

October 25, 2010

James - Your wonderful smile will truly be missed. As my brothers headstone reads "Life is a voyage homeward bound" . We will see you again someday. Meanwhile your family is in our prayers. The Fongs

Donna Smallwood

October 25, 2010

I never met you but feel like I knew you from praying for you the first day at a mentor meeting when I heard the news of your illness. I can see you were a dedicated disciple of Jesus Christ, what more could anyone do with their life. Praying for your family and know one day we will all be reunited in our Heavenly home where nothing stings anymore.

jacob huffman

October 24, 2010

jim, im missing you bunches bro. you will never be forgotten because a little bit of you will always live on inside of me:)

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