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Steven Lee Obituary
November 28, 1950 - June 8, 2020
Resident of San Jose
Steven Bruce Lee passed away surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Steve was a cherished husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and loyal friend.
Steve resided in San Jose for the majority of his life and graduated from Pioneer High School in 1968. He retired from Pacific Bell/SBC after 28 years.
Steve was happiest at Donner Lake where he loved fishing, swimming, hiking, and gambling at the casinos. He always looked forward to his bi-annual fishing trips with his brother, friends and grandson, in addition to summer trips with his family. Steve was a man of habit. You could often find him at the gym, playing the lotto, reading books and the newspaper, listening to audio books, and watching history documentaries. He also enjoyed running and spending time with his grandchildren.
Steve is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Linda; loving daughters Andrea Jacobs (CJ), Karen Lee (Daniel Lopez), and Tamsen Scott (Wade); stepson Thomas Phillips; grandchildren Cirion & Anylah Jacobs, and Sedona & Shiloh Scott; sisters Robin Orsua and Laurie Dominguez; brother Don Lee (Sherrie); and nieces & nephews. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Richard & Kathleen Lee. His insightful spirit, intelligence, and humor will be missed by all who knew him.
At Steve's request, no services will be held. Donations in his name to the Truckee Donner Land Trust would be lovingly appreciated. [www.truckeedonnerlandtrust.org]
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Rick Sneathen
June 15, 2020
Im honored and blessed to have known Steve. I have such fond memories of him. My heart goes out to everyone who loves him. I will miss him profoundly but will never forget him. My condolences to all.
Nancy Donaldson
June 13, 2020
My condolences to Linda and her family as well as to his siblings. I knew Steve through his parents and siblings and enjoyed his humor and dedication to his family. God bless you all.
Nancy Donaldson
Wanda Tomaselli
June 12, 2020
41 yrs of knowing Steve thru his mother, seeing these wonderful pictures of him with his smiling face, just like it was 41 yrs ago.
Condolences to the family, will miss his smiling face but knowing his pain has stop will get us all thru it.
Love you guys
Wanda
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