Diana Lee, 82 of Huntley died peacefully at Journeycare Hospice, Monday, December 30. 2013
Visitation will be on Thursday, January 2, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home 10763 Dundee Road and also on Friday from 9:30 am until the 10:30 at Church. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 am Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the American Lung Association.
Diana was born August 17, 1931 the daughter of Mihran and Victoria Ishkanian. On May 1, 1954 she married Raymond H. Lee They enjoyed 58 years of marriage.
She is survived by her children, Gregory A. Lee of Canton, GA, Pamela A. Lee of Lake in the Hills. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Alissa(Abishek) Machani, Brian Karp and Tyler (Jessica) and Garrett Lee. She is also survived by her great grandchildren, Alexis, Madison and Nevaeh.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray, her daughter-in-law, Terri Lee and by her brother , Michael.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on- line condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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Diana was such a vibrant, enthusiastic, can-do kind of woman. I was so impressed with her creativity, love of family friends, and her dedication to her faith. Wonderful brave lady. Her family will miss her Im sure, but she will be reunited with her dear husband, brother, parents and daughter-in-law.
Dear Pam and Family, We only knew your mom and dad through you, but we do know both your mom and dad had a strong faith, adored you, and their grandchildren. I can still hear your dad in your driveway saying, "whatever you decide honey I'm behind you". Your mom's strength, energy and courage amazed me…as we listen to you speak of her we realize the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in happy memories, knowing mom is now at peace with dad and from the love of family and friends.
I have known Diana and Ray Lee for over 23 years. They have always been kind and generous to me, their friends, but , most of all, to their family. The love they had for each other, their children, and grandchildren knew no limit. What impressed me was their Catholic faith. When they found no record of receiving some of the sacraments, they went through the formation classes to properly receive them. We know that to become saints you don't have to do extraordinary things, only ordinary things extraordinarily well. My thoughts and prayers are with Diana, Ray and their family. As I'm sure theirs are with us.
Ray & Diane knew me since I was born. Them and Pammy & Greg were like an extended family to me and to our family. I loved your mom & dad so much, not to mention how I adored your uncle Mike and Anutie Tory. Some of the best days of my life were when we were kids growing up together, spending holidays together. Cooking, playing, loving your grandpa Mike (uncle Mike to me) and sleeping over. I so treasure our summers we spent together in Wisconsin. My mom & I use to talk about those days, she also thought they were her best days as well. We were all such great family's together, that loved each other, grew up together, and had a blast. Going to Blue Boy Ice Cream in Kenosha, the best. Those memories of you, Greg, and all of your family will always live with me until the end of my day. I am so grateful to have had such a fantistic experience. I felt so loved just sitting on Auntie Tory's lap while she taught me to cook. What a gift your family has been, remember building a triple decker train car out of hammocks? So great. I am so lucky to have had each & everyone of your family in my life. Thank, so so very much. I am always here for you in any way you wish. I really mean that. My love to you all of you. Love always to each of you, Sue Loshkajian 503-381-8321