January 17
January 17
Hi Dad. Woke up to 8" of snow and it's still coming down. Thinking warm thoughts of you. Still hard to believe it's now 11 years that you've been gone from our lives . Love always.
Gum Boon Lee, affectionately known as Harry, passed away peacefully after a long battle with dementia. He is survived by his wife Lai Kuen, sons Allan (Anna), Dale, and daughters Cindy (Tim), and Lily (Adrian). He ran a successful store, Harry's Grocery in New Westminster for 30 years before retiring and enjoying a life of travelling and spending time with family and friends. Harry will be remembered as a kind gentle man with an affectionate smile who lived his life with altruism, integrity and generosity. A private `family only` service was held. The family would like to give special thanks to the wonderful people at Buchanan Lodge for their kind and compassionate care.
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July 4, 2023
July 4, 2023
Many special and warm thoughts of you today, dad, your birthday. I'm smiling as I'm visualizing your cheerful smile. Sending love.
July 4, 2023
July 4, 2023
Thinking of you again this July 4th, Dad, on your birthday...a special date in our hearts and memories ❤
January 17, 2023
January 17, 2023
Hey dad. Pretty miserable day out there but didn't stop me to drop by and visit you and mom. Nice to know you're not alone and mom's by your side. Really missing you and having coffee with you. Lots of love.
July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022
Thinking of you today and always. July 4 may be an American holiday but July 4 is your birthday and wishing I could be celebrating with you. I have many fond memories while I'm enjoying my coffee today. Miss you dad.
July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022
Thinking of you always, Dad, especially today on your birthday...July 4th will always be a special date in our hearts ❤
January 17, 2022
January 17, 2022
Where does the time go. 9 years but fond memories of you are always with me. Think of you often and of course missing you. Lots of love dad.
July 5, 2021
July 5, 2021
Thinking of you always and especially today as it would have been your 88th birthday. Missing you and wishing you were still here. Love you ❤️, Cindy
January 17, 2021
January 17, 2021
Hard to believe it's been 8 years now. Missing you everyday. What a year 2020 brought and it sure wasn't great. We lost mom, she is now at peace beside you. You are not alone, united together again. Love you both.
July 4, 2020
July 4, 2020
Dad, its been a long time since I came to this site, but it does not mean that I don't think of you daily...today, the thoughts were extra special with it being your birthday. We miss you so much!! Love always❤
July 4, 2020
July 4, 2020
Dad, weather has been cold, wet and damp. But today, on your day you bring the bright sunshine and the warmth. Everyone who was lucky to have known you will remember you for your bright smile and warm generous heart. Happy birthday dad. Miss you so much. Love always.
January 17, 2020
January 17, 2020
Year 2020. Start of another year. January 17, day I'll never forget. Thinking of you lots and missing you. Forever in my thoughts, love always.
January 17, 2019
January 17, 2019
Where does the time go. Hard to believe 6 years since your passing. Missing you every day but knowing you are at peace is comforting. In my thoughts today and always. Love you and miss you so much.
July 4, 2018
July 4, 2018
Wishing you were still here to share your day but you are in my thoughts today and always. Sun is shining. down in Point Roberts and will have a moment with you while having my coffee. Miss you, love you.
January 17, 2018
January 17, 2018
Dad, can't believe 5 years has passed without you in my life. Not a day goes by where a thought of you conjures up, some happy, some sad but always to see your smile. Forever missed and never forgotten, love you always.
January 17, 2018
January 17, 2018
Dad, thinking of you today and always. It's been 5 years of missing you but have a lifetime of wonderful memories. You are never forgotten and forever in my heart. Love always.
July 4, 2017
July 4, 2017
Dad, thinking of you always, especially on this special day. Happy Birthday!! Truly, truly miss you. You were always so good to everyone. So kind, so generous, so thoughtful. Thanks for being you. Love you dad.
July 4, 2017
July 4, 2017
Happy birthday dad. Thinking of you on this day and remembering all the birthdays that we were lucky to have celebrated with you. Missing you and wishing you were still with us. Love you.
January 17, 2017
January 17, 2017
I can't believe 4 years have passed since you've been gone but you are never forgotten. Think of you each day and miss you always. Love you dad.
January 17, 2017
January 17, 2017
Dad, it's been 4 years since you left us, but the memories we have of you will be with us forever. I cherish those special memories and think of you always. Miss you so much and love always.
July 5, 2016
July 5, 2016
With much happy thoughts of you on this special day. Wishing you were here with us and that we could share a beer together. Cheers Dad!! You will always be in our thoughts forever whatever day it will be. Happy birthday day. Miss and love you so much.
July 4, 2016
July 4, 2016
Thinking of all the things that make you special....your kindness, your generosity, your thoughtfulness, your unselfish ways, your special smile. Happy Birthday Dad. Missing you and always thinking of you. Love always.
July 4, 2016
July 4, 2016
Dad, thinking of you always and especially on this special day...your birthday!! Really miss you and much love.
June 20, 2016
June 20, 2016
Missing you every single day. Especially today, Happy Father's Day dad. Without you, I wouldn't be here. With loving thoughts of you.
June 19, 2016
June 19, 2016
Happy Fathers Day, dad. Thinking of you today and always. We miss you. Love you.
January 18, 2016
January 18, 2016
"Dad, you'll forever be thought of and always in our hearts...the family always gathers on this 17th day to say hello together. Love always!"
January 17, 2016
January 17, 2016
Dad, it's been 3 years missing you, made easier knowing you are at peace. You brought us all together today to 'visit'. Adrian sends a message 'Hi Gummy, hope you are at peace.' Love you Dad and thanks for everything.
January 17, 2016
January 17, 2016
Hi Dad, it's been 3 years since you've been gone from our lives but not a day goes by without my thoughts of you. Always and forever in my heart. Miss you dearly. Love, Cindy
July 4, 2015
July 4, 2015
Happy birthday dad. Wishing we had more celebrations together but remembering all the good ones we did have. Forever missing you. Love you always.
July 4, 2015
July 4, 2015
Dad, we'll always cherish what you gave...happy birthday & love always!!
July 4, 2015
July 4, 2015
Happy Birthday Dad. Thinking of you always.....Miss you......Love you
January 17, 2015
January 17, 2015
Dad, as one day passes and another comes, the one thing that remains constant is my memories of you. I miss everything about you. You were a great example of how one human being should treat another. You worried and cared about everyone. I truly miss you. In my thoughts daily and forever. Love you.
January 17, 2015
January 17, 2015
Hi Dad, forever thinking of you and missing you. Always in my heart. Love you.
January 17, 2015
January 17, 2015
Dad, you're always in all our hearts and thoughts. Miss your smiling face..love always!
July 4, 2014
July 4, 2014
Dad, I sit here looking at a picture of you with the family and you have a big smile on your face. In fact, we all have a big smile on our face. I look at that picture everyday, focusing on you, and it makes me smile again and think of all the happy times we had with you. Happy Birthday, Dad. I miss you. Love you.
July 4, 2014
July 4, 2014
Special thoughts of you today. As I had my morning coffee with you on my mind and remembering our coffee times together and your happy smile it made me smile. I see you enjoying your cup of coffee with the sweet roll and bright smile. You had an infectious smile that brought happiness to all. Happy birthday to our wonderful father. Love and peace.
July 4, 2014
July 4, 2014
Happy Birthday Dad! We are always thinking of you and we all miss you so much...feeling sad but very blessed for what you've given us. We will keep smiling with you as that's what you did to bring so much happiness to others.
January 24, 2014
January 24, 2014
Hi dad, yesterday the sun was shining as I went for my walk along the Quay. You were on my mind as always but of course more so that day. Many thoughts have crossed my mind some good, some bad but I know the latter years of your life was not a quality of life. To know you are no longer suffering and that you are at peace brings a smile to my face as you always did to others. Continue resting. Love and hugs.
January 17, 2014
January 17, 2014
Hi Dad, it's me DeeGoo. It's been a year since I've physically seen you but I see you in my thoughts and feel you in my heart everyday. You really were the best! Today we will celebrate you. I miss you and love you. I smile knowing you are resting in peace.
January 17, 2014
January 17, 2014
Today is a day we will always remember with sadness...getting that phone call from the home that you have left us. Life is not the same without you! But we take much comfort in knowing you are resting in peace...your spirit is with us, so for that lets celebrate your life and all the happiness you have given others.
January 17, 2014
January 17, 2014
It's hard to believe that you've been gone for one year. The year has disappeared so quickly but each day is not forgotten as I think back to the times I was able to spend with you during those Sundays and alternate Mondays. Those days now have felt empty but as time passes I'm able to learn to live life to it's fullest and not take things for granted. Thinking of you always.
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2013
Dad, as we approach the end of 2013 this is one year I will never forget...the year you left us too soon. Not a day goes by that I think of you but I know you are at peace. I will think happy thoughts as I move forward into 2014. Love always.
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2013
Dad, you are always in our thoughts and our hearts...remembering the good times especially as we reflect upon this past year and going into 2014. We always will smile thinking of you.
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2013
Dad, as this year comes to an end, I think about you as I do everyday. The saddest day of the year was when you left us. It was a really hard time and brought a lot of sadness, but I realize that it is actually one of the happier days too, as you are now at total peace. Moving forward, I will think happy thoughts since you always only wanted everyone to be happy. Continue resting in peace, dad. Love you.
July 5, 2013
July 5, 2013
Happy Birthday Dad. I miss you and think about you everyday. I like to think about all the happy times we all shared together. You always put everyone else first and you did it with a smile. I smile when I think of you. I love you dad.
July 5, 2013
July 5, 2013
Happy birthday dad. Glad I got to see you and your smiley face on your special day. I can just picture you having your cake and coffee, smiling and enjoying every bite. It was a bright and beautiful day just like you. Miss you dearly. Love always.
July 4, 2013
July 4, 2013
Dad, although not a day goes by when we don't think of you, today is a special and meaningful one...its your birthday. Its going to be a bright day, same as when you came into the world...love you and miss you!!
March 18, 2013
March 18, 2013
Dad, it's hard to believe that it's been 2 months since your passing. The sun was shining today as it was the day you left us. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and I know you're smiling down on us. Love you, miss you.
February 20, 2013
February 20, 2013
I remember Mr. Lee as a kind and gentle human being with an infectious smile. He was fortunate to have such a loving family and I know that this special relationship that you had with him will live on in your hearts forever. I hope the warm memories of better times will bring you comfort as he is now free and at peace to watch over you .. as another bell rings...
February 11, 2013
February 11, 2013
Today marked the first day of family day in BC. Today was also the start of your family, your first born child Allan. Dad, wished we could have spent the day together. Reflecting on photos of us and how happy you looked, always smiling. You'd supported and cared so much for your family and we miss you dearly. I will hold this day with all the wonderful thoughts and memories. Love you.
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January 17
January 17
Hi Dad. Woke up to 8" of snow and it's still coming down. Thinking warm thoughts of you. Still hard to believe it's now 11 years that you've been gone from our lives . Love always.
July 4, 2023
July 4, 2023
Many special and warm thoughts of you today, dad, your birthday. I'm smiling as I'm visualizing your cheerful smile. Sending love.
July 4, 2023
July 4, 2023
Thinking of you again this July 4th, Dad, on your birthday...a special date in our hearts and memories ❤
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Half-price Harry
January 24, 2013
by Lily Coffey
Dad was always good at negotiating deals for the stock he needed for his store. He would go at least a couple times a week to pick up whatever he needed.at this one particular wholesaler. One day he couldn't go, so he sent my brother, Dale & me to pick up some things. As soon as we walked in the wholesaler, this guy yells, "Hey, it's half-price Harry's kids." We found out that his nick name was "half-price Harry" because everytime an item was being purchased, my dad would say "half-price, half-price.....that should be half-price."
Harry loved basketball...
January 24, 2013
by Allan Lee
Harry loved basketball and played in his youth. By the time us kids discovered this, he was too busy raising us and running the store but when he did have some time, (although it always seemed too short) he would go to the backyard to shoot for about 20 mins. He taught me the game 21 and he beat me everytime we played. He had a great hook shot.