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
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
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