Memories of Jared James Fon Yau Keli'ikuikahi Lee

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Jared James Fon Yau Keli'ikuikahi Lee

Irvine, CA

April 8, 1998 - August 14, 2023

Apr 8, 1998 - Aug 14, 2023

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Filippo Lazzaroni

Roger Lee

Michelle Lee

Ronee Robertson

Roger Lee

Lori Stepanek

Michaela Lee

Filippo Lazzaroni

Roger Lee

Michelle Lee

Ronee Robertson

Roger Lee

Lori Stepanek

Michaela Lee

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Filippo Lazzaroni

Dear friend,
The day your parents gave me the news, my world fell apart. You, a person of overwhelming enthusiasm,... Read more Dear friend,
The day your parents gave me the news, my world fell apart. You, a person of overwhelming enthusiasm, friendly and... Read more Dear friend,
The day your parents gave me the news,... Read more

Angie Cain

I’ve been thinking of you also Filippo. I know you two had a special bond. I’ve been thinking of you also Filippo. I know you two had a special bond. I’ve been thinking of you also Filippo. I know you ... Read more

Ada Cowan

Shared a heart

Roger Lee

Naomi Copeland

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Carla Dyment

2020, Malibu, CA, USA

Outdoor Rec team

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Ronee Robertson

Lori Stepanek

Michelle Lee

Roger Lee

Michaela Lee

Roger Lee

Bill Parker

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Carla Dyment

I have so many memories with Jared in just a short time, and my heart aches with so many others that he is... Read more I have so many memories with Jared in just a short time, and my heart aches with so many others that he is gone. Jared was generous,... Read more I have so many memories with Jared in just a short ... Read more

Tori Eliazar

Members of Pepperdine Hawaii Club will greatly miss Jared - he was so loved.

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Ronee Robertson

Lori Stepanek

Michelle Lee

Roger Lee

Michaela Lee

Roger Lee

Bill Parker

Tori Eliazar

Pepperdine Hawaii Club performance at USC for the Social Work dinner.

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Ronee Robertson

Michelle Lee

Roger Lee

Michaela Lee

Roger Lee

Stacy Rouse

Naomi Copeland

Ed & Sherry Reames

2022, Coarsegold, CA, USA

Christmas — with The Three Lee's

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Tricia Jones

Ronee Robertson

Lori Stepanek

Michelle Lee

Michaela Lee

Ed & Sherry Reames

Roger Lee

Diana Malone

Ed & Sherry Reames

2022, Coarsegold, CA, USA

Thanksgiving — with Papa and Jared Roger

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Tricia Jones

Ronee Robertson

Lori Stepanek

Michelle Lee

Roger Lee

Michaela Lee

Roger Lee

Bill Parker

Ed & Sherry Reames

2017, Coarsegold, CA, USA

Killdeer nest

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Tricia Jones

Ronee Robertson

Lori Stepanek

Michelle Lee

Roger Lee

Michaela Lee

Roger Lee

Ed & Sherry Reames

2019, Coarsegold, CA, USA

Feeding the Horse — with Jared, Noe and Michaela Roger

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Tricia Jones

Ronee Robertson

Lori Stepanek

Michelle Lee

Roger Lee

Michaela Lee

Roger Lee

Ed & Sherry Reames

2016, Coarsegold, CA, USA

End of a long day cutting Trees — with Jared & Papa

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Tricia Jones

Ronee Robertson

Lori Stepanek

Michelle Lee

Roger Lee

Michaela Lee

Roger Lee

Naomi Copeland

Bill Parker

Ed & Sherry Reames

Coarsegold, CA, USA

Every once in a while, a person comes into your life and fills it with grace, joy and wonderment. And if you are lucky, you get to see this person go from a child to a boy to a man always growing, striving, achieving, loving the world and all around him. And if you are very lucky, this person is your Grandson. Jared loved our ranch, never failing to say "What can I help you with?" Jared came to help Papa cut dowm the big oak, learning to use chain saws and wood splitters. And, then, helped to deliver wood to families who needed wood to stay warm in winter. He carefully placed big rocks next to the Killdeer nest to protect the tiny babies hatched on the ground. He was thoughtful and kind in every way. He called to say "Nana, I am going on a walk. If you stay on the phone, you can go with me. I will send pictures of what I see so you can know what I am seeing. He, also never failed to say ""Nana, did you get avacados?" We love you, Jared. You are in our hearts, forever.

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Stacy Rouse

Tricia Jones

Lori Stepanek

Ronee Robertson

Michelle Lee

Roger Lee

Michaela Lee

Hailey Hansen

Heidi Stensby

Roger Lee

Rachel Hurd

Michelle Paxton

Naomi Copeland

Auntie Donna Lee

Ed & Sherry Reames

Susan Kim-Laubach

Beverly Russell

Sending heartfelt condolences to Jared's family and many loved ones. I met Jared for the first time at a DEIB Committee dinner (I'm not a committee member, but they very kindly invited me along) at the IOA conference this last April. He and I happened to be walking together on the way back from the dinner to the hotel. He kindly introduced himself and struck-up a conversation. He was sincere, welcoming, kind, lively, curious, smart, and full of light and joy. I was so impressed and inspired. Such a short time together, but he was so memorable. I feel blessed to have met him. I'm so sorry for the world's loss. I know his light continues to radiate with all who knew him and as he continues his journey.

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Michaela Lee

Roger Lee

Marcia Gee Riley

Lori Stepanek

Michelle Lee

Heidi Stensby

Jeanne Fuller

Roger Lee

Naomi Copeland

Laurel Gordon

2023, Gum Wall, Post Alley, Seattle, WA, USA

IOA DEIB Committee at the Annual Conference

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Ellen Miller

Roger Lee

Heidi Stensby

Michaela Lee

Roger Lee

Marcia Gee Riley

Stacy Rouse

Lori Stepanek

Ronee Robertson

Michelle Lee

Filippo Lazzaroni

Sue Diviney

This excerpt from a Maya Angelou poem seems appropriate at this terribly sad moment. I treasured knowing and working with Jared. My prayers are with Jared's Mom, Dad, Sisters and the many, many others who mourn his loss. May the faith that was such an important part of his life help you through...

When Great Trees Fall

When great souls die,

after a period, peace blooms,

slowly and always

irregularly. Spaces fill

with a kind of

soothing electric vibration.

Our senses, restored, never

to be the same, whisper to us.

They existed. They existed.

We can be. Be and be

better. For they existed.

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Ellen Miller

Lindsey Ensor

Roger Lee

Heidi Stensby

Michaela Lee

Jeanne Fuller

Roger Lee

Marcia Gee Riley

Stacy Rouse

Lori Stepanek

Michelle Lee

Rachel Hurd

Naomi Copeland

Melanie Jagneaux

I am so sad to hear of Jared's passing. His light shined brightly and he will be sorely missed. My heart-felt condolences to Jared's family and friends.

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Daniela Brancaforte

Ellen Miller

Roger Lee

Michaela Lee

Roger Lee

Marcia Gee Riley

Stacy Rouse

Lori Stepanek

Michelle Lee

Alicia Booker

My deepest condolences and prayers to the Lee family, Jared's friends and colleagues. Jared was ambitious, bright, curious and kind. I sincerely appreciate his willingness to volunteer in multiple capacities within the International Ombuds Association and his eagerness to learn more about our profession. He did not shy away from having the hard conversations and exploring ways we can make things better. We will miss your light Jared and we will continue you legacy .

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Daniela Brancaforte

Laurel Gordon

Ellen Miller

Roger Lee

Michaela Lee

Roger Lee

Marcia Gee Riley

Stacy Rouse

Lori Stepanek

Michelle Lee

Ellen Miller

Jared's kind, gentle, and thoughtful presence was always in the room at IOA. He made a big impact in a very short time. Our hearts are heavy at IOA. My sincere condolences to the Lee Family - may you find peace in your journey and comfort in your many memories.

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Daniela Brancaforte

Laurel Gordon

Roger Lee

Michaela Lee

Roger Lee

Marcia Gee Riley

Stacy Rouse

Lori Stepanek

Michelle Lee

Lori Stepanek

Daniela Brancaforte

Roger Lee

Hailey Hansen

Heidi Stensby

Michaela Lee

Roger Lee

Stacy Rouse

Ronee Robertson

Michelle Lee

Ed & Sherry Reames

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Lori Stepanek

I was not the photographer for this picture, I believe that was his dad, or his sister, Michaela. That being... Read more I was not the photographer for this picture, I believe that was his dad, or his sister, Michaela. That being said, this is by ... Read more I was not the photographer for this picture, I believe... Read more

Daniela Brancaforte

2023, Pike Place Market, Seattle, Washington, USA

Lindsey Ensor

Alicia Booker

Laurel Gordon

Roger Lee

Michaela Lee

Marcia Gee Riley

Stacy Rouse

Lori Stepanek

Ronee Robertson

Michelle Lee

Comments:

Daniela Brancaforte

I had the privilege to meet Jared through the Emerging Ombuds Network (EON). We formed a virtual "study group"... Read more I had the privilege to meet Jared through the Emerging Ombuds Network (EON). We formed a virtual "study group" with other ombuddies... Read more I had the privilege to meet Jared through the Emerging... Read more

Stacy Rouse

Shared a heart

Stacy Rouse

Jared epitomizes generosity. He entered spaces never questioning his equality with others and their equality with him. I am so glad our paths crossed through work in student affairs at Pepperdine, and as classmates at Straus. I will miss his kind seriousness and dry humor. I can't image how you miss him, when I am stunned by his loss from the edges. Prayers for you all.

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Roger Lee

Daniela Brancaforte

Michaela Lee

Roger Lee

Marcia Gee Riley

Lori Stepanek

Michelle Lee

Rachel Hurd

Kathy O’Loughlin

The family pictures that Roger has shared with his pickleball community, demonstrated the love this family has. And Jared was a part of that. May the memories (and pictures) your family has of your son be comforting at this sad time. Prayers.

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Roger Lee

Daniela Brancaforte

Michaela Lee

Roger Lee

Lori Stepanek

Michelle Lee

Reese Ramos

Words just never seem to convey enough solace in moments like this. I truly hope that the Lee Family, and all that knew Jared, find some peace and comfort in memories of him. I did not get to know Jared long enough to learn of his faith (only just learning of his faith as I read about him) but I'm reminded of passage from scripture of a mansion, with many rooms. I'd like to believe that those that leave this world too, too early are in that mansion, preparing a space for those they love. Godspeed Jared.

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