Search by Name

Search by Name

Dorothy Yee Obituary

Dorothy Yee May 31, 1941 - Nov. 6, 2010 Passed away at home on November 6, 2010. Beloved wife of Herman for 51 years. Devoted mother of Cheryl, Debbie and Derrick. Dear sister of Helen Owyang, Rita How, Claire Lee, the late Mary Wong, brother's Arthur, Daniel, and Wallace Fong. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A resident of San Mateo. Friends are invited to attend a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2010 at SNEIDER & SULLIVAN & O'CONNELL'S FUNERAL HOME, 977 So. El Camino Real in San Mateo. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1 Notre Dame Avenue in San Mateo. Interment immediately following at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Colma. Donations to Sutter VNA & Hospice, 700 S. Claremont Street, San Mateo, CA 94402.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Yee

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Dorothy Yee's name

Memorial Events
for Dorothy Yee

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Dorothy's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Dorothy Yee's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more