C.W. Yee

Iris Yee 10 Year Old C.W. with his parents and younger brother Simon. Look at that sharp suit! (Photo provided by Priscilla Yee.)

Samuel Wong Yee (front row far right) the team player in our college football (soccer) team. Taken in 1968-69.

Iris Yee C.W. as a scout in Hong Kong. He kept his badges for 60+ years.

Iris Yee With college buddies in Hong Kong (photo by: Ah 6)

Iris Yee Camping on Lantau Island, Hong Kong.

Iris Yee Smoking with a few college buddies in Hong Kong -- either Lantau Island or the New Territories. Yes, C.W. smoked decades ago and gave it up when his daughter guilt-tripped him! (Photo provided by: Ah 6)

Iris Yee Hello, 1980-style perms! Another 3 generations of Yees -- this time with baby daughter Iris in Hong Kong.

Iris Yee Another three generation of Yees -- this time with niece baby Priscilla from Taiwan. (Photo provided by Priscilla Yee)

Iris Yee Smiling front and center at the HaleYee wedding of C.W.'s daughter Iris and Booth in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.

Iris Yee With newborn grandson Meru in Berkeley.

Iris Yee C.W. had 0 interest in making the journey to Black Rock City, but his daughter did lure him to visit her workplace Burning Man Headquarters in San Francisco!

Iris Yee C.W. and wife Lavinia visiting his birthplace of Kai Ping, Guangdong province, China. He was born in that house.

Sau Ching Mak It is hard to believe that you just said goodbye to us since we last met in September 2018 when you returned to Hong Kong. Every time we meet, you always care your relatives and friends with a happy smile and positive energy. I appreciate that you show passion to your life and enjoy it by excelling in cooking, calligraphy and photography. You are always committed, perseverance and passionate to learn and explore. I once said that I want to learn from you as you are an excellent cook, however it is sad to have no chance anymore. We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. Sau Ching, Sandy Mak

Iris Yee Three generations of Yees from grandfather to grandson Meru in New York.

Susan Magnano I Watched a beautiful sunset tonight and was thinking of you CW. I know you were there in spirit and watching over your family.

Iris Yee Teaching grandson Meru table manners and how to use a napkin -- key life skills!

Susan Magnano I was so blessed to share a photo adventure with CW. He was kind, quiet and caring . He was the last one In our van and he would patiently wait and close the van door and happily confirm everyone was Inside safely. He was creative, inspiring and went a head to find his unique shots. He laughed, smiled and was happy. I am so blessed to have met this kind hearted man who we continue to celebrate.

Glenn Gordon CDub and the crew. I’m to the right of him. He had such a great time on this trip!

Glenn Gordon C.W. was the “t” in this image. “The t is the best one!” We were all laughing as Susan was taking the photo. We walked into the dunes earlier that day. Notice the star over C.W.!

Glenn Gordon CDub was very technical and smart and quiet. And he was very funny. He was a great traveling companion.

Glenn Gordon This is the Death Valley crew. C.W. was “renamed” by Cliff and was affectionately called CDub. In a text from the hospital he mentioned how much he liked his “new” name.

Iris Yee One of C.W.'s loves was photography. Here he is on a photo workshop in Death Valley. (photo by: Susan Magnano)

Susan Magnano Cw on the photo workshop - From Cliff

Susan Magnano CW doing what he loves.

Glenn Gordon CDub having an awkward moment with an alien at Area 51 on our way to Death Valley from Vegas.

Susan Magnano I met CW as a student on our Photography Workshop but really he taught us so much. His quite yet happy nature, so polite and curious. He always opened the door of the van to let the crew out with a smile and was the last one back in confirming everyone was back in. I am so happy we had the chance to spend one week in beautiful Death Valley getting to know him and making memories that will continue on.

Guest User I have known Mr. Yee (or ah Yee) for almost 40 years. He was a very kind, generous and thoughtful person. He loved to work in the kitchen. And over time he became an expert in cooking and baking. I don’t know how many times I had visited him and his family in the past: either by myself, or with my Mom and brother or even with friends whom he didn’t even know. We usually stayed in his house for days. While we were there, he not only made us feel like home but also prepared delicious meals and desserts. Thank you Yee for always treating us like your family member. Thank you. I’ll miss you dearly and your excellent cooking. Yip Pui Wah

Susan Fonseca One of the best things about having CW as a colleague was that he was always prepared to give you a hand, something I’ve been grateful for myself on numerous occasions, and I know I’m not alone in that. Just having CW around made you feel better, whatever the challenge, and we all got to know his quick smile and ever ready words of encouragement and wisdom. My conversations with him about life, gardening, cooking, travelling are treasured. “Legacy”….CW has left behind a very real legacy, which will affect the way we do things at Silverite Construction Co, Inc. for a very long time to come. On a personal level, every one of us who knew CW and worked alongside him whether things were going well or not will remember him with great affection. When all is said and done, however much you like your work, it’s the people that you meet in it that really matter and colleagues like CW are something very special; you don’t come across many of them and when you do, they leave a lasting impression. CW, you are missed beyond measure. Love never dies and I know you are all around us.

Leung Kwong Mak 前幾日angel執拾舊東西，搵到余俊穩寄去英國給我的信，1976年11月25日。我相信是他唯一寄給我的信。我諗Lavinia 都未收過他的信。可能是他唯一寫的一封信，除咗公事上的信。信中還有他和Lavinia 去菲律賓旅行的相片。

Agnes Kan This picture was taken the last time I was with CW in the summer of 2018. My sister and I visited him and his mom 四姨in NYC. As usual, he extended his hospitality by having us stay at his house, cooked us good food and took us to good restaurants and sight seeing. He is my most favorite cousin. We grew up together until my family immigrated to the States. He was so kind to give me a subscription of Chinese Reader's Digest for three years so that I would not forget my Chinese. This truly helped me to be fluently bilingual today. The year I worked in Hong Kong, he let me stay at his home so that I wouldn't have to live with strangers as a single young girl. That shows what a good person he is, his concern for my safety, care and love. Our plans of travelling together when you retire will have to be realized with Lavinia only. We surely will miss you. 穩表哥: You will live on in my memories, my mind and heart.