Renee Overell Lee
April 01, 1924 - September 17, 2011
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Renee Overell Lee
April 01, 1924 - September 17, 2011
Obituary
Renee Overell Lee, 87, loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully in her sleep during the late evening hours of September 17, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Lael C. Lee, Jr., 90, and her three children, Dr. Melinda Lee Jackson, Christopher S. Lee, and Stephen C. Lee, and their spouses. Also surviving her are 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Renee was born in Los Angeles on April 1, 1924. She was raised in the Catholic faith and attended Immaculate Heart High School. Her studies continued in history at the University of Southern California where she met her future husband, Lael, in 1942. She graduated from USC in 1946 and was active in Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
Renee wed 1st Lt. Lael C. Lee, Jr. in Denver, Colorado in the Catholic chapel at Lowry Airfield on April 29, 1945. She was active in the Visiting Nurses Association, The Junior League, and other service organizations. Renee Lee and her dear friend Maxine Lakin started the Visiting Nurse Service Association Used Book Sale in Phoenix and this has grown since 1957 to be the largest used book sale in the Southwest. During their marriage, Renee and Lael had many friends and lived in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salinas, Palm Desert, and Dana Point, where they retired.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, Sept 21 at 10 am at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Dana Point, California.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Visiting Nurse Association Hospice of Orange County.
11 responses to Renee Overell Lee
Berni and Rob Neal says:
September 27, 2011
Renee was wonderful to be with and marvelously FUNNY! Her love of Lael, her children and grandchildren glowed through every pore. We will particularly remember Renee and her sports cars (by golly she looked good in ’em!) vivid proof of a woman passionate about life and what it offered. Thank you for your friendship and love. “…those who lead the many to justice shall be like the stars forever.” Daniel 12:3
Berni and Rob Neal
Sep 20, 2011
Dana Point, CA
Bob & Thelma Jackson says:
September 27, 2011
We wish to send our condolences to all of the Lee family. We only got together for a short time, but thankfully, they were all happy occasions. We know Renee is in a Wonderful place. One we all hope to be someday. Our love to All
Bob & Thelma Jackson
bobmooch@mchsi.com
Sep 22, 2011
West Des Moines, IA
Carol and Joel Lieberman says:
September 27, 2011
Dear Mr. Lee,
Our condolences to you at the death of your beloved wife. We so enjoyed seeing her on your visits to Melinda and Jim in Portland. As Danny’s Godparents, we felt a connection to both you and Mrs. Lee. Peace be with you at this sad time.
Carol and Joel Lieberman
Sep 21, 2011
Portland, OR
Doug Johnson says:
September 27, 2011
Lael and family
My condolences to you all. I recall our dinners and lunches here
and at the beach, always fun and
memorable.
Best Doug Johnson
Doug Johnson
Sep 21, 2011
Rancho Mirage, CA
John & Kathy Fritz says:
September 27, 2011
Lael, we were so saddened to hear of Renee’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your family and our prayers are with you.
God Bless,
John & Kathy
John & Kathy Fritz
john.fritz@johnnkathy.com
Sep 21, 2011
Coto de Caza, CA