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Daniel Joseph Lee

October 4th, 1925 - December 6th, 2013

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Daniel Joseph Lee was born to Robert E. Lee and Teresa Victoria Lee October 4, 1925 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He was the third of four children. Daniel entered the U.S. Maritime Service on September 1, 1943. He was assigned to deck duty in the US Merchant Marine Service where he defended our freedom in World War II and Korean War. In 1946 he received his US Merchant Marine Officers License to serve as a third mate. On April 12, 1947, Daniel married Helen Patricia Miller. Their greatest achievement was parenting nine children (in order of birth) Daniel, Patrick, Susan, Lawrence, Janet, Robert, Carol, Kathy and Joanne. The family moved to Cocoa Beach in 1960 where he was employed with the space industry. While working full time in the field of engineering, Daniel earned his BS in Business from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. He participated in many significant construction and engineering projects such as oil refineries on the east coast, clean rooms for NASA, the Miller Brewery plant in Irwindale, CA and the nuclear power plants of San Onofre and St. Lucie County, FL. The family moved to Southern California in 1974 and resided in Placentia, Ca. Daniel was a dedicated father and husband, actively involved in the coaching and sports activities of all of his children. Upon full retirement, Dan and Helen moved to Date Palm Country Club in Cathedral City, CA in 1992 where he resided until December 6, 2013 when he passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 88. Daniel Joseph Lee was a devout Catholic and attended Saint Louis Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife Helen Lee, 9 children, 22 grandchildren, and his brother John ""Jack"" Lee. He was predeceased by his parents, 2 brothers and grandson Nate Strader. His celebration of life will be held at the Date Palm Country Club at 6:00 PM, Saturday December 14, 2013 - to be preceded by the standard 4:00 PM mass at Saint Louis Church in Cathedral City, CA. Donations may be made in Dan's memory to the National Kidney Foundation, 1040 Woodcock Rd., Suite 119, Orlando, Fl. 32803 You may sign Dan's guestbook at beckman-williamson.com

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<strong>Ron & Midge Bray</strong> - December 09, 2013 at 12:00 AM

You are in our prayers.

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<strong>Bob & Natalie Galloway</strong> - December 16, 2013 at 12:00 AM

We were so very sadden to hear of Dan's passing. He was a love to all of us. We offer our prayers, love and many hugs to each and everyone of you.

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Sharon Snodgrass Pennekamp - December 12, 2013 at 12:00 AM

To the Lees, I can't think of my childhood without thinking of Danny along with Helen and Mom & Dad and all us "kids" smiling, laughing, joking & playing together. How lucky I am to have had Danny in my life. Love you all! Take care.

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<strong>Bob bertram</strong> - December 09, 2013 at 12:00 AM

I so remember Dan from the first time I met him when I was 16. So full of life and always happy and joking around. I have so many fond memories of Dan and the whole lee family in the years I was growing up. He will be missed but always in my heart. Rest in peace Mr. Lee. And to the Lee family have peace in knowing he lived a great life and always cared and loved his family and friends. Bob

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Nancy and Howard McCabe - December 10, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Some friends will never be forgotten. Danny is one of those friends. Our condolences to all of the Lee Family.3

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Bob & Natalie Galloway - December 16, 2013 at 12:00 AM

We were so very sadden to hear of Dan's passing. He was a love to all of us. We offer our prayers, love and many hugs to each and everyone of you.

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<strong>Denise Song</strong> - December 10, 2013 at 12:00 AM

So sorry for your families loss.

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<strong>Jack Lee</strong> - December 10, 2013 at 12:00 AM

There is not enough time to relate my memory of and experience with Danny. I'll relate those to Mike when he comes to see me. I loved him!Jack

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Deborah Gail Taylor Doucette - December 11, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and staff, they comfort me.Psalms 23:4

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Chris and Bob Wells - December 11, 2013 at 12:00 AM

What a wonderful person! I have always enjoyed sharing time with your dad. He always amazed me on how he remember our last conversation when it was months or a year ago. Funny funny beautiful person.

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Jack Lee - December 10, 2013 at 12:00 AM

There is not enough time to relate my memory of and experience with Danny. I'll relate those to Mike when he comes to see me. I loved him!Jack

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George and Shelby Adair - December 10, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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<strong>George and Shelby Adair</strong> - December 10, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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<strong>Gil Henry</strong> - December 11, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Dan was a great coach and even taught me a lot about life and, being a good person. The world lost a good guy and he will be missed.

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Gil Henry - December 11, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Dan was a great coach and even taught me a lot about life and, being a good person. The world lost a good guy and he will be missed.

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Bob bertram - December 09, 2013 at 12:00 AM

I so remember Dan from the first time I met him when I was 16. So full of life and always happy and joking around. I have so many fond memories of Dan and the whole lee family in the years I was growing up. He will be missed but always in my heart. Rest in peace Mr. Lee. And to the Lee family have peace in knowing he lived a great life and always cared and loved his family and friends. Bob

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<strong>Matt Lee</strong> - December 10, 2013 at 12:00 AM

To my Uncle Dan, may you rest in peace. Thank you for all your love.Your nephew, Matt.

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<strong>Chris and Bob Wells</strong> - December 11, 2013 at 12:00 AM

What a wonderful person! I have always enjoyed sharing time with your dad. He always amazed me on how he remember our last conversation when it was months or a year ago. Funny funny beautiful person.

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<strong>Deborah Gail Taylor Doucette</strong> - December 11, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and staff, they comfort me.Psalms 23:4

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<strong>Nancy and Howard McCabe</strong> - December 10, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Some friends will never be forgotten. Danny is one of those friends. Our condolences to all of the Lee Family.3

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<strong>Rhonda Snodgrass Barrett</strong> - December 12, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Danny was like a second father to me when I was a young girl! I miss all of the Lee family and I will be thinking about you in this time of sorrow. I love you all!

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Denise Song - December 10, 2013 at 12:00 AM

So sorry for your families loss.

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<strong>Sharon Snodgrass Pennekamp</strong> - December 12, 2013 at 12:00 AM

To the Lees, I can't think of my childhood without thinking of Danny along with Helen and Mom & Dad and all us "kids" smiling, laughing, joking & playing together. How lucky I am to have had Danny in my life. Love you all! Take care.

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Rhonda Snodgrass Barrett - December 12, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Danny was like a second father to me when I was a young girl! I miss all of the Lee family and I will be thinking about you in this time of sorrow. I love you all!

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Matt Lee - December 10, 2013 at 12:00 AM

To my Uncle Dan, may you rest in peace. Thank you for all your love.Your nephew, Matt.

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Ron & Midge Bray - December 09, 2013 at 12:00 AM

You are in our prayers.

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