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June Miyoko (Yamauchi) Lee joined her Lord on July 25, 2020, in San Antonio, Texas, after years of very brave battle fighting against Parkinson’s disease. She was born on June 16, 1937, in Lawai, Hawaii, to Shoki Yamauchi and Ruth (Kameko) Yamauchi. June is survived by her husband of 57 years, John Lee; son Andrew J. Lee (Tammy); sister Carol Ikegami; brother Roy Yamauchi (Edna); grandchildren Michael Lee (Sarah), Robert Lee (Jasmine), Rebecca Lee, Maria Lee, Kristina Lee, Steven Lee, and William Lee; and greatgrandchildren, Zoe Lee, Olivia Lee, and Samantha Lee. She was preceded in death by her son Nathan Lee, grandson Kevin Lee, sister Marjorie Yamauchi, brother Norman Yamauchi, and brother-in-law Herbert Taguma. She attended college at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, where she met the love of her life, John. She and John graduated from Taylor and then moved to Lafayette, Indiana, where her sons Andrew and Nathan were born. She also graduated from Ball State University with a master’s degree in education. She taught 5th grade in Kokomo, Indiana, and then Tippecanoe County while John finished his PhD. The family moved to Boston, Massachusetts, while John finished his post-doctoral work. June was a dedicated wife and mother raising two active boys. In 1969 they moved to San Antonio, Texas. While here she worked as an interior designer, a certified travel agent, and a manager for a travel agency. She and the family enjoyed travelling, visiting many places in the United States and Europe. John and she also visited Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and Africa. She was a member of the Coker United Methodist Church, but as of recent was unable to attend due to her extended illness. The family would like to thank Drs. John Galan and Bradley Kayser as well as River City Hospice. The family would also like to thank June’s dedicated caregivers who made her last few years as comfortable as they could be. Specifically, we would like to thank Barbara, Dina, Irma, and Miriam. Memorial Services will be announced at a later date due to the COVID-19 restrictions. In lieu of flowers the family wishes any donations to go to the Tribute Page for June at The Michael J. Fox Foundation: https://tribute.michaeljfox.org/tribute-page.php?id=1573&np=true We will miss her ever present smile and her optimistic and bright personality. For personal acknowledgement, you may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com in the Tributes section. MISSION PARK FUNERAL CHAPELS NORTH 3401 CHERRY RIDGE DR. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78230 (210) 349-1414

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June M. (Yamauchi) Lee

June 16, 1937 - July 25, 2020