MABEL YEE (MAH)

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MABEL YEE (nee MAH) Peacefully taken into Gods caring hands on June 16, 2000 at age 68. Mabel leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 51 years, William; daughters, Susan (Ron Wickler), Sheila (Greg Sidebottom) and Shawne (Kelly McNeill), and grandson Evan. She is survived also by her father Jim Lee, brother Dan (Diane) Lee; sister Anna (Joe) Yan; brother-in-law Yee Soo Kun (Karen) sister-in-law Jeannie (Chris Marmont) and many nieces and nephews. Mabel was predeceased by her mother Mabel, last year. Mabel was born in Toi Sun, China on June 27, 1932 and married William in 1949. The young couple returned to Canada in that same year. She waitressed at the Bamboo Inn for a brief time before starting a family. Mabel adjusted to life with new relatives, a new language and a new culture. After the birth of her first child, she found a job at Olympic Sportswear as machine operator and remained there for 16 years. Mabel began training as a telephone operator for M.T.S. in 1974. She continued at M.T.S. until her retirement in 1991. Many lasting friendships were created at both Olympic and M.T.S. These friends and many acquaintances were touched by Mabels caring and encouraging manner. She was always helping in some way and truly used her God-given talents to serve others. Mabels life centred around her family and her work at the Chinese United Church. She was a talented cook and baker, and happiest when she was preparing a feast for her family and enjoying their company. Mabel participated in all aspects of Church and Presbytery life and in recent years was privileged to be a member of a number of national United Church committees. She was very grateful for the opportunity to travel, to meet new people, and especially, to learn from others. Sincere thanks to Dr. Krepart, Dr. Richtenberg and Dr. Marr, and to the caring and compassionate staff at the Womens Centre and the Palliative Care unit at Riverview Health Centre. Viewing will be held on Thursday, June 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the Chinese United Church, 281 Pacific Ave. with a funeral service to begin at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Wing Mak will officiate with interment to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Flowers are gratefully declined, however, those who wish may make a donation in Mabels memory to the Chinese United Church. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 18, 2000