William Lee

May 26, 2022

William Lee (Willie), 73, passed on May 26, 2022. His health had precipitously declined in the last few months from lung cancer and heart issues. He was born to Mun Sum and Yee Leung Look in Canton, China on July 23, 1948. He is survived by his wife, Annie, his brothers Cons (wife Phyllis and daughter Janelle) and Ken (wife Amy and family), and sisters Frances (lifetime partner Ted) and Sheila. He married Annie in 1990 and they lived together in San Francisco, California. Spanning over 50 years in the food industry, Willie drew a loyal following at many Bay Area establishments and culminated his career in 2008 as chef and owner at Blue Fin Sushi/Prime Time Sports Bar and Grill in SF. He also volunteered and worked at the Golden Heritage Senior Living Home, Cornerstone Evangelical Baptist Church and Cornerstone Academy for many years. Willie was passionate about perfecting his culinary skills. Much of his time was spent mentoring aspiring chefs and cooking for family, church, and school events. He took pride in facility management and overseeing kitchen safety and cleanliness. He was an avid football and Disney fan and enjoyed traveling. Willie was the epitome of generosity and kindness to all those around him, as he was a selfless human being. He brought joy to everyone with whom he came in contact. He loved to nurture children by teaching them and having a good time with them. He also loved throwing surprise parties for his friends and loved ones. He always cherished memorable times with his family and friends. In memory of Willie, the family invites you to continue his legacy of love in action by cooking delicious meals for friends and loved ones or spending valuable time with children. He will be greatly missed and remembered with love and affection by all those who knew him. It is of great comfort to know he is now with the Lord. A Celebration of Life will be held at Cornerstone Evangelical Baptist Church, 801 Silver Ave, SF 94134 on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Time to be determined. (July 23 is Willie’s birthday, so it is truly a celebration of his life.) If you wish, you may consider… donations to be made to Cornerstone Evangelical Baptist Church or Cornerstone Academy “In Memory of William Lee”-designated for general or scholarship fund. Donations to be made to Sutter Care at Home, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 160045, Sacramento, CA 95816 (SC[email protected] or call 800 698-1273) “In memory of William Lee”-designated for hospice care.