Lucy Lee

March 15, 1938 - November 6, 2023

Lucy Wei-Fu (Feng) Lee, 85, passed away on November 6, 2023, in La Jolla, California, with her daughter Marcella and son-in-law Tony by her side. Lucy transitioned into eternal life moments after hearing the comforting voice of her older sister and best friend, Taifu Shih, by phone. Lucy took the most peaceful final breath.

Lucy will be fondly remembered by her family and friends as a joyful, helpful woman who brightened the room with her smile, laughter, and positivity. She lived the last nine years of her life with Marcella, Tony, and grandchildren Kyla and Kaze. She moved in with them after her dear husband of 43 years, Clement Lee, passed away in Michigan, in December 2014.

Lucy really appreciated the sunshine and beautiful weather in San Diego. She loved attending her grandkids' activities and celebrating their milestones. Prior to developing Alzheimer's Disease, she would venture out on her own, taking daily walks, chatting with friends in the neighborhood, and visiting people in the local shops who always treated her with kindness. Even as her memory faded, she enjoyed traveling with her family, gardening with her Alzheimer's Companion Claudia, and exploring San Diego with her friend and caregiver Christine.

Lucy was born in China on March 15, 1938, to father Hsiao-Peng Feng and mother Xiang-Gu Sun. Her father was a professor at the National Political University in Taipei, Taiwan, and her mother served as an elected official in Taiwan's legislative body. Lucy grew up in Taipei, and was a proud graduate of National Taiwan University School of Law. She was one of only eight women in her graduating class of 63 students. Shortly after, she immigrated to America, obtaining her Masters of Library and Information Science from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Lucy enjoyed working as a Medical Research Librarian at Sinai Hospital in Detroit, then as Director of the Medical Library at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester, Michigan.

Together, Lucy and Clement dedicated their lives to serving the military community. After Clement retired from the US Army Reserve Center in Waterford, Michigan, he and Lucy remained active volunteers, coordinating Family Support Group events for reservists and their families. Lucy valued the lifelong friendships formed, especially with Clement's best friend, Captain Mark Pica, USAR (Ret.), who visited Lucy in San Diego every year.

Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clement, older brother Dr. Louis T. Feng, and younger brother Jinfu Feng. She is survived by her only child Marcella, son-in-law Tony, twin grandchildren Kyla and Kaze, older sister Taifu (James) Shih, younger sister Dr. Yan-Fu Feng, and many loving nieces and nephews.

In a letter to Clement a few days after his death, Lucy wrote, "Thank you for the good, happy life you have given to me and 芳 (Fong, Marcella's Chinese name). I love you and will miss you, but at least I am not worried about you now. I'll be thinking of you the rest of my life until I see you again." That time has now come for Lucy and Clement to rejoice together in Heaven. Lucy will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband during a private burial at Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego.

Memorial donations in Lucy's honor may be made to Alzheimer's San Diego at www.AlzSD.org .