Joe Lee Pembroke Pines, Florida Obituary

Joe Lee

LEE<br>Joe, 96 Passed away on Thursday, 08/11/2022 in AccentCare Hospice and Palliative Care, Hollywood, FL. A memorial service will be held at Scarano Funeral Home, 9000 Pines Boulevard Pembroke Pines, FL and online via a shareable livestream link: https://tributebroadcast.com/joe-doo-lee . The date of the service is Tuesday, 08/30/2022 at 2:00 pm. Joe’s body will be cremated according to his wishes. Joe was born in Canton, China on 10/18/1925. He went to high school in Canton but at the age of 16 years old he immigrated to the United States. He arrived in 1940 at Boston, MA to work for his grandfather and attend “night school.” At 18 years old, Joe was drafted into the U.S. Army. Once his term of service was completed, he went back to China to marry Jane Young. Together they returned to the States. They started an entrepreneurial business together in Chicago, Ill. While there, Joe studied and received a certificate in commercial art. He worked at several advertising agencies as a production artist but spent the bulk of his time at Grey North Advertising, Chicago, IL. Joe enjoyed his family and a few sports including volleyball, table tennis and badminton. He was very involved with local churches while being a resident in Illinois and later, Florida as a board treasurer, resident artist and an active participant in many ministries. Joe is survived by his daughter Esther Louie, New York City, NY; his son Jack Lee, New Canaan, CT; and his son Dan Lee, Skokie, IL. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren…Cydney Lee, Elisabeth Louie, David Louie, Alex Lee and Rachel Lee. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jane Lee. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to Joe’s church of choice: Chinese Baptist Church of Miami (www.cbcmiami.org), 595 SW 124th Avenue, Miami, FL 33184. Please keep the Lee family in your prayers. The Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel is Honored to assist the Lee family with the arrangements.
October 18, 1925 - August 11, 202210/18/192508/11/2022
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Ed Gor
September 2, 2022
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David and Vivia Chow
August 30, 2022
We would never forget Mr. J. Doo Lee's gentle smile. He was loving, sincere, and soft spoken. He humbly served the Lord and brothers and sisters in church with diligence and humility.

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William & Elaine Leang
August 26, 2022
With loving and fond memories of Mr. Lee. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

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Lindsay Fong
August 26, 2022
Mr. Lee brought so many gifts to our lives and shared them with all. We will never forget him.

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Lindsay Fong
August 26, 2022
Mr. Lee was a good friend to our family ever since we began attending the Chinese Church of the Brethren in Oak Park, IL in the 1970s. Mr. & Mrs. Lee were the kind of people you wanted for friends. The Lee family was friendly and welcoming. No one was a stranger in thei... Continue Reading
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Ruby Fong
August 26, 2022

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Ruby Fong
August 26, 2022
Ever since we all lived in the Chicago area, Mr. and Mrs. Lee's friendship has meant a lot to the Fong family. We mourn the passing of our dear friend.

Mr. and Mrs. Lee's presence will be sorely missed.
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Cornerstone Chinese Church
August 23, 2022
We will never forget Mr. Joe Doo Lee's leadership and servant heart at Chinese Bible Church of Oak Park (CBCOP).

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DC Fong
August 19, 2022
Our father used to light a candle for those who were sick or in their memory wherever he went. Regardless the city, he would find a catholic church, light a candle and say a prayer. Today, we celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Lee (and Mr. Lee's mother). The Lees were such a powerfu... Continue Reading
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The Fong Family
August 19, 2022
Godspeed Mr Lee

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