Lester Bing Koon Yee

Dr. Lester Bing Koon Yee, 100, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on January 15, 2014. He was a General Surgeon and also served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife Winifred W. Yee; sons, Michael K. H. (Tammy) Yee, Dr. Lorrin K. C. (Winnie) Yee, Dr. Arnold K. N. Yee; daughters, Susan F. K. Jong, Dr. Ellen F. T. (Pierre) Yee; sister, Hazel Ching; 5 Grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held on January 25, 2014 at Central Union Church - Atherton Chapel, 1660 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI. Visitation will be at 8:00 am and service time will begin at 9:00 am.

Aloha attire. Family request no flowers.

A Remembrance

A devoted son to his mother

An always caring, attentive brother

A soulmate to his sweetheart wife

Whom he cherished all his life.

The best of fathers to us five

Who taught us how to swim and drive.

A proud GungGung so happy to see

Five grandchildren join the family.

Relatives and friends, he loved them truly

He gave himself to them so fully.

He served his country in World War Two

Then he served the people of Oahu.

A doctor who tirelessly helped the ill

Without regard if they could pay the bill.

Generous, loving, strong and kind

Blessed with an amazing mind

A ready smile on his face

He lived his life with such grace.

A hundred years filled with love

He still smiles from above.

And we know we’re not apart

Because he’s always in our heart.

-Susan Yee Jong-

A Celebration of Life

Lester Bing Koon Yee, M.D.

August 12, 1913 to January 15, 2014

Atherton Memorial Chapel

January 25, 2014 Nine o’clock in the morning

Central Union Church Honolulu, Hawai`i

Visitation Music Nyle Hallman, harpist

Organ Prelude Dr. Samuel Lam

Opening Words The Rev. Dr. George Scott

Punahou School Chaplain

Prayer of Invocation

* Hymn How Great Thou Art

O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder

consider all the worlds thy hands have made,

I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,

thy power throughout the universe displayed.

(refrain) Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee:

how great thou art, how great thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee:

how great thou art, how great thou art!

When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation

and take me home, What joy shall fill my heart!

Then I shall bow in humble adoration,

and there proclaim, “My God, how great thou art.” (refrain)

Scripture Readings

Psalm 23 Rebecca and Brian Jong

1 Corinthians 13 Kimberly Yee and Alex Lanthiez

Eulogy Michael Yee

Ellen Yee

* Hymn Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now am found, was blind but now I see.

Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come;

‘tis grace that brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.

Reading A Remembrance Dr. Nathan Wong

Special Music Kanaka Wai Wai Nyle Hallman, harpist

Reflection Rev. Scott

The Lord’s Prayer (in unison) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen

Family Mahalo Arnold Yee

Closing Words and Benediction Rev. Scott

Benediction Response Hawai`i Aloha

E Hawai`i e ku`u o ne ha nau e, ku`u ho me ku la i wi nei,

`O li no au i na po no la ni ou, E Hawai`i a lo ha e.

E hau `o li e na `o pi o o Hawai`i nei, `O li e! `O li e! Mai na

a he a he ma ka ni e pa mai nei. Mau ke a lo ha no Hawai`i.

Organ Postlude Dr. Samuel Lam

* Those who are able, please stand

You are invited to join the family for a reception at

Happy Days Restaurant on 3553 Waialae Avenue.

A Remembrance

A devoted son to his mother

An always caring, attentive brother

A soulmate to his sweetheart wife

Whom he cherished all his life.

The best of fathers to us five

Who taught us how to swim and drive.

A proud GungGung so happy to see

Five grandchildren join the family.

Relatives and friends, he loved them truly

He gave himself to them so fully.

He served his country in World War Two

Then he served the people of Oahu.

A doctor who tirelessly helped the ill

Without regard if they could pay the bill.

Generous, loving, strong and kind

Blessed with an amazing mind

A ready smile on his face

He lived his life with such grace.

A hundred years filled with love

He still smiles from above.

And we know we’re not apart

Because he’s always in our heart.

-Susan Yee Jong-

Family

Wife: Winifred Yee

Children: Michael Yee and Tammy Yee (spouse)

Susan Yee Jong

Lorrin Yee and Winnie Yee (spouse)

Ellen Yee and Pierre Lanthiez (spouse)

Arnold Yee

Grandchildren: Rebecca Jong

Robyn Jong

Brian Jong

Kimberly Yee

Alex Lanthiez

A Celebration of Life A Celebration of Life

Lester Bing Koon Yee, M.D.

August 12, 1913 to January 15, 2014

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Atherton Memorial Chapel

January 25, 2014 Nine o’clock in the morning

Central Union Church Honolulu, Hawai`i

Visitation Music Nyle Hallman, harpist

Organ Prelude Dr. Samuel Lam

Opening Words The Rev. Dr. George Scott

Punahou School Chaplain

Prayer of Invocation

* Hymn How Great Thou Art

O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder

consider all the worlds thy hands have made,

I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,

thy power throughout the universe displayed.

(refrain) Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee:

how great thou art, how great thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee:

how great thou art, how great thou art!

When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation

and take me home, What joy shall fill my heart!

Then I shall bow in humble adoration,

and there proclaim, “My God, how great thou art.” (refrain)

Scripture Readings

Psalm 23 Rebecca and Brian Jong

1 Corinthians 13 Kimberly Yee and Alex Lanthiez

Eulogy Michael Yee

Ellen Yee

* Hymn Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now am found, was blind but now I see.

Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come;

‘tis grace that brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.

Reading A Remembrance Dr. Nathan Wong

Special Music Kanaka Wai Wai Nyle Hallman, harpist

Reflection Rev. Scott

The Lord’s Prayer (in unison) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen

Family Mahalo Arnold Yee

Closing Words and Benediction Rev. Scott

Benediction Response Hawai`i Aloha

E Hawai`i e ku`u o ne ha nau e, ku`u ho me ku la i wi nei,

`O li no au i na po no la ni ou, E Hawai`i a lo ha e.

E hau `o li e na `o pi o o Hawai`i nei, `O li e! `O li e! Mai na

a he a he ma ka ni e pa mai nei. Mau ke a lo ha no Hawai`i.

Organ Postlude Dr. Samuel Lam

* Those who are able, please stand

You are invited to join the family for a reception at

Happy Days Restaurant on 3553 Waialae Avenue.

A Remembrance

A devoted son to his mother

An always caring, attentive brother

A soulmate to his sweetheart wife

Whom he cherished all his life.

The best of fathers to us five

Who taught us how to swim and drive.

A proud GungGung so happy to see

Five grandchildren join the family.

Relatives and friends, he loved them truly

He gave himself to them so fully.

He served his country in World War Two

Then he served the people of Oahu.

A doctor who tirelessly helped the ill

Without regard if they could pay the bill.

Generous, loving, strong and kind

Blessed with an amazing mind

A ready smile on his face

He lived his life with such grace.

A hundred years filled with love

He still smiles from above.

And we know we’re not apart

Because he’s always in our heart.

-Susan Yee Jong-

Family

Wife: Winifred Yee

Children: Michael Yee and Tammy Yee (spouse)

Susan Yee Jong

Lorrin Yee and Winnie Yee (spouse)

Ellen Yee and Pierre Lanthiez (spouse)

Arnold Yee

Grandchildren: Rebecca Jong

Robyn Jong

Brian Jong

Kimberly Yee

Alex Lanthiez

A Celebration of Life

Lester Bing Koon Yee, M.D.

August 12, 1913 to January 15, 2014