Peter Lee

1943 - 2025

Peter Joshua Lee, age 82, of Murrieta, CA, passed away in his home on November 1, 2025.

Born July 8, 1943, Peter (Pete) was the youngest of three sons born to Chinese immigrant parents in New York City. Pete spent his childhood in Brooklyn and graduated from Boys High School in 1961 before earning his undergraduate degree from Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU). During his time at OWU, Pete was a proud member of the SAE-Ohio Delta Fraternity, the Men's Glee Club, and the Men's Lacrosse Team. He later completed his graduate studies in Education at CSU Sacramento, cementing his commitment to a profession in public education for more than 30 years.

Pete shared 55 years of marriage with his wife, Joette Lee. Many of their fondest memories involved time spent with Joette's extended family in Northern California, summer vacations in South Lake Tahoe and Canada, weekend visits with friends in Southern California, and periodic travel to see friends and family on the east coast. Pete and Joette raised their children in Sacramento, CA before following their grandchildren, first to the Central Coast in 2010, and earlier this year, to Murrieta, CA.

Prior to his stroke in 2023, Pete dedicated years to actively volunteer his time in local soccer and lacrosse communities. Lacrosse was a true passion for Pete. Whether playing the sport with club teams and fellow OWU alumni through his late 70s, coaching at the high school level, assisting with youth clinics and recreational leagues, or teaching lacrosse to middle-schoolers in P.E. classes, Pete loved what he called, "The Creator's Game." In 2023, Pete was honored to be recognized by USA Lacrosse for his "Outstanding Contributions to Youth Lacrosse."

Pete was the proud father of two children and their spouses – his son, Joshua and Wendi Lee, and daughter, Kate Lee and Steve Link. Pete is survived by three grandchildren, Tobey and Raegan Lee, and Jack Link. He is also survived by his older brothers, John Lee of Franklin, TN, and James Lee (Judith) of Sacramento, CA, and sister-in-law, Janice Martinez (Canada). Pete was also blessed to have four nephews, Jean-Pierre and Johnathan Lee (Miriam), Ed and Jerome Norton, and two great nephews, Elliott Lee and Costa Norton.

The family will continue to share in conversation the memory of Pete's life with friends and loved ones through the coming months. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pete's name may be made to 805 Youth Lacrosse Association, 11573 Los Osos Valley Road, Suite B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, Attn. Marc Lea or your local hospice.