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1935
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2019
Terry Lee Obituary
February 14, 1935 - March 17, 2019
On March 17, 2019, after recent complications from an illness, D. Terry Lee passed away peacefully in her home. A Valentine baby, she celebrated 84 years strong. Terry was born and raised in San Francisco, and loved the city she lived in. As a single mother raising two children, she often worked three jobs at a time to support her family. Later, she ran her own arts and crafts wholesale and retail businesses, Mastercraft Wholesale and Craft Depot until retirement. During her free time, Terry volunteered at the local public library several days a week in the children's room. Terry was smart, vibrant, efficient, creative and loved brainiac games like her Sudoku puzzles and Bridge. She was a master Mah Jong player, who taught her family the game, but we were never of her caliber.Terry was a loving, adoring and protective mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her two daughters Debbie (Michael) and Diana (Chuck), three grandchildren Cheryl (Steve), Andrea (Jonathan), and Aaron (Jenny), and five great-grandchildren Sami, Charli, Evan, Elliotte, and Tyler. Her family was her life.
Honoring Terry's request, there will be no services. She will be interred with the love of her life, her late husband, Donald F. Lee. There will be a private family celebration of her life. Thanks to all who have supported her and the family during her illness.
Mom, Pau Pau, & Thai Pau...we love you so much!
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Aaron, Jenny, Tyler and micah
March 17, 2023
Dear pau-pau, thank you for being my grandma, it´s been two years since you left us but your legacy does live on through the family. My mom has passed down some of the many traits and values you have shown throughout the years. Thank you pau pau for generosity and love no matter how long time passes by we will always remember you and gong gong.
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Dawson Leong
March 24, 2019
Terry was my dearly beloved mentor.
She taught me how to live my life properly.
I will always remember and appreciate her care and guidance to me.
Aaron Wong
March 24, 2019
Pau-Pau, we love you so much and thank you for the memories. I told you this over and over that we thank you for raising my mom. You were always one to give me great advice and shared stories with us that shaped and molded you to a strong, intelligent, hard working, and resilient woman. Its hard to share because we miss you so much but we will never forget he amazing Wednesday dinners, Chinese New Year meals, and holiday celebrations.
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