Annie Wai Kuen Lee

Born Oct 5, 1937, she spent her younger years in China, then moved to Hong Kong where she married her husband Bill. She gave birth to son William and daughter Aremis and soon shepherded the family to Canada in 1967. Hard workers both, she and Bill scrimped enough to buy their first home within a few years, started a grocery business in 1976, and were able to move into a big new home in Fraserview in 1984 before eventually retiring early. Retirement brought decades of fun and travel and, importantly, the joy of helping raise 4 grandchildren.

Annie had a good life but one cut short by illness. Ever the fighter, she battled hard and won several more good years with family and friends.

She is survived by husband Bill, son William (Susan), daughter Aremis (Saeed), sister Judy Soo Kuen (Wayne Wai Fong), brother Bill (Maria), brother Raul, sister Teresa (Bing), 4 grandchildren and 8 nieces and nephews.

Visitation for family and friends will be held at Glenhaven Memorial Chapel, 1835 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 1:00 pm, also at Glenhaven.

Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 3789 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby, BC.

Arrangements entrusted to Glenhaven Memorial Chapel, Vancouver, BC. 604.255.5444.

Laura Li, Apprentice Funeral Director.