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
John Goss says:
September 27, 2011
Aunt Renee always projected grace, class, warmth and love. She was a lovely woman who cared about her family and the larger community around her. May she rest in peace and find her final resting place in Heaven.
John Goss
Sep 20, 2011
San Diego, CA
Manny & Lynn Montanez says:
September 27, 2011
Dear Lael and family;there are no words that I can share that will ease the pain and loss of a loving wife, mother, friend and Legatus Orange Coast family member. We will always have fond memories and will share with Renee in the Glory of the Risen Christ.May God bless and comfort the family always. With our love always, Manny & Lynn Montanez
Manny & Lynn Montanez
manny@egmontanezconstruction.com
Sep 20, 2011
Coto de Caza, CA
Margaret Treanor says:
September 27, 2011
Dear Lael, Steve and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your loving wife, mother and grandmother. I know that she will be deeply missed. Please take comfort the in the wonderful memories that you have of her. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May your faith give you strength.
Margaret Treanor
Sep 21, 2011
Salinas, CA
Myrna and Dale Larson says:
September 27, 2011
Dear Lael,
Dale and I remember, with joy, sitting with you and Renee at your first Legatus meeting with the Orange Coast Chapter. it was always such fun to be with you and your precious and darling wife. We are so sorry for the pain and loss you are experiencing but rejoice in her Homegoing. You are in our prayers, Myrna and Dale Larson
Myrna and Dale Larson
Sep 21, 2011
Valleyford, WA 99036
Myrna and Dale Larson says:
September 27, 2011
Dear Lael,
Dale and I remember, with joy, sitting with you and Renee at your first Legatus meeting with the Orange Coast Chapter. it was always such fun to be with you and your precious and darling wife. We are so sorry for the pain and loss you are experiencing but rejoice in her Homegoing. You are in our prayers, Myrna and Dale Larson
Myrna and Dale Larson
Sep 21, 2011
Valleyford, WA 99036