A few hours before she peacefully passed, Hyejin said to her husband, “Jesus is holding me. He loves me.”
Hyejin Sul Lee was born on April 10, 1990. She was the younger daughter of Wonhee and Seeun, and a little sister to Sharon.
She grew up in Fairfax, Virginia, where she spent her childhood singing in the school choir, dancing, and copying Sharon’s every move. In high school, she sang in an a... more
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Dennis Lanikai in Hawaii. While this was our happy place on earth, she is in a better place hanging out with Jesus.
Babe, I miss you.
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Billy Chyan NSR - I find it hard to believe you were able to coordinate, help others have a great time, and still laugh through it all. You showed it’s possible!
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Agnes Chao You cooked for me and Dennis. Penne rosa pasta - yum! You were always so good at taking care of others...taking care of me!
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2015
Carol Shih 21 cayuga: walking home from the BART and knowing i'd find you there, offering me something you cooked. i'll miss those big laughs of yours!
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Andrew Wong Nayomi’s first ice cream at Maple View Farm after visiting a local goat farm. We’ll miss having fun outings with you around town!
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Alice Mao Your wedding was a fairytale. You were gorgeous, dancing the night away. Keep on dancing and laughing and radiating that beautiful spirit of yours.
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Alice Mao New student retreat (NSR): You were meticulous in planning these and always went out of your way to make people feel welcome.
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Alice Mao Temptasians - in awe of your talent in singing!
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Agnes Chao Our Royal HY-NES Birthday Parties - we rented a restaurant after hours to have a dance party with friends! +More birthdays in Durham. Love & miss you.
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Sabrina G Liao Thankful for moments of controlled chaos with you. And for the decisive & mature input given me my Sr year in navigating flakiness of some co-leaders.
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Sabrina G Liao I loved how you & Agnes used your birthday bashes to both have a blast *and* bring others in (: Thank you for the vision of inclusivity.
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Sabrina G Liao I last saw you in person during ur Aug 2013 LA visit. Our last exchange was in service to our beloved Carol, who was leaving SF right b4 you & Dennis.
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ACCSKYD
Nov 2019
Katarina Wong Before this hike, I learned that Hyejin was pregnant. No matter-she didn't let this climb stop her. She conquered it in high spirits and determination
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CSD
2009
Eric Chow Intervarsity freshman activity :) You have the best moves!
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Eric Chow Fall retreat 2009, You're always up to do silly things
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Sharon Bakewell Carrie ran a race in DC, and you and I traipsed around downtown to cheer her on. We saw a bunch of monuments and had a blast trying to catch her.
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Sharon Bakewell We hosted many people the year we lived together in Durham. You taught me to make spring rolls and japchae. :) You were always so hospitable.
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CSD
Carrie Ho Eating and Ninja'ing or way through Durham. I miss your adventurous spirit and all our memories in Durham!
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2017
Carol Shih you sent sabrina a short video for my 28th birthday! i've watched this 10x now. miss you, miss hyejin.
Tushar MittalThis is so heart-wrenching to hear but at the same time so inspiring to know Hyejin's life journey and how she will indeed be the biggest role model for her kids and many others. I didn't got a chance to meet Hyegin but have worked with Dennis and couldn't imagine the struggling phase on his personal front. May Hyejin find lasting peace, and condolences and strength to entire Dennis's and Hyejin's family for this great loss.16th March, 2024
Annie LeungDear Hyejin, I am still processing this news and am sad I did not give you one more hug. The last time I saw you was at your wedding and you were the most beautiful bride. God really intertwined our paths to meet as Sisters in Christ when you moved to the Bay Area and I am so thankful I got to know your genuine soul - we will miss you but this is not good bye! We will see you again <314th March, 2024
Karin RobinsantosDear Hyejin, you will be so missed! You were the type of person always brimming with ideas and full of inspiration. You were one of the first managers I ever felt truly inspired and supported by, and to this day I believe you helped me grow into a leader. I don't think I'd be on the path that I am today if I hadn't met you and been mentored by you. You will be missed but your memory will live on in all of us and will be a blessing <3.
Much love to your family,
Karin12th March, 2024
Hsinhsin WangHyejin is a beautiful lady with a big heart! She was very kind to my family and kiddos. I was suffering from body pains, kids’ rising and unstable finical problems and she encouraged me all the time!! She warmed my heart!! We love the beauty and sweet angel, Hyejin.12th March, 2024
Jasmine KimDear Hyejin,
I had never expected that this would be my final encounter with you in this world -- I still remember your signature eyelines, your laughter and the way you spoke short Korean words to me. Thank you for serving the community and helping me throughout my my college days with your generosity, whether that be your homecooked meals, rides and conversations. Reading your obituary reminded me why I am called here and why I owe God's love and faithfulness in this life. Thank you, and thank God for using you even til this end, even for a friend who lives across the continent. We will miss you! 12th March, 2024
Alice ParkAs we've sang so many times, "you'll never know what you've done for me, what your faith in me has done for my soul... your love is the music of my heart." Hyejin, you are so incredibly missed, and you will stay in my heart forever; I will always remember hanging out at your house, the fun gigs we had with Bella, and everything in between. I love you, Hyejie-tales. 11th March, 2024
