Dean Jack Lee

Dean was born on December 10, 1948, in Sacramento, CA to Ben Thun Lee and Sun Ho Fong Lee. As a patriotic young man, Dean enlisted in the United States Army and served as a military policeman in the Vietnam conflict from 1968 through 1969. In 1971, Dean completed his military service and was honorably discharged from the Army and returned to his hometown. In 1972, he married Jeanette Ging Hom and they were joined for over 50 years in matrimony. They raised a daughter and a son, Cheree and Bradford, and he was the proud grandfather to his grandchildren, Oscar and Margaret.

Dean had a 38 year-long career as an entrepreneur, restaurateur, and businessmen. As a dedicated and loyal advocate for United States Military service members, veterans, and their families, Dean served in numerous capacities within the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, including but not limited to Chung Mei Post #8358 Post Commander, District 17 Commander, Department of California Quartermaster, Department of California Assistant Adjutant, National Aide-de-Camp, and National Assistant Inspector General.

Dean was a hard working, dedicated, and a loyal man. He was an avid martial artist, a passionate culinary enthusiast, and a sport fisherman. When he wasn't busy working, serving officially with the VFW, or spending time with his family, Dean volunteered his time organizing and maintaining the VFW Chung Mei Post #8358 Lion Dance Troupe (a youth group promoting Chinese culture) and it's Service Dog Program (which supports veterans with disabilities.) During his time volunteering in this capacity, Dean strived to improve his community by cultivating inclusivity and friendship through celebration and veteran support services. Dean was known for his generosity, sense of humor, and dedication.

Dean is survived by his wife Jeanette, daughter Cheree and her husband Gary, son Bradford and his wife Megan and their kids Oscar and Margaret; his loyal service dog, Zee; his brothers, Don and Wayne, his sisters Rose and May, and several cousins, nieces, nephews and many close friends he considered family.

A visitation for Dean will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 8:00 AM at Harry A. Nauman & Son, 4041 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95822. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 9:00 AM, 4041 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95822. A committal service with military honors with the united states army will occur Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 12:30 PM at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620.

In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions in Dean's memory may be made to VFW POST 8358, c/o QM Baldwin Wong, 58 Las Positas Circle, Sacramento, California, 95831 US.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.harryanauman.com for the Lee family.