Rayshin Lee

Rayshin Lee, a devoted mother and wife, passed away peacefully in Santa Barbara, CA on August 7, 2024, at the age of 71.

Rayshin spread her kind and loving energy to all people and situations she came across. Although she was an accomplished corporate accountant in her professional life, it was her smile and helpfulness that shone through to everyone she met. She loved gardening, flowers, dogs, poetry, and beautiful clear days in Santa Barbara. But most of all she loved spending time with her family.

Cooking was one of Rayshin’s many gifts. With a graceful ease, she would bring to life countless delightful dishes, wishing only to nourish and comfort others through her meals.

Born in Taiwan in 1953, Rayshin was the second of three children. During freshman orientation at National Taiwan University, she met Hua, a young engineering student. They were married six years later and left Taiwan to make a life in the United States.

Once she finished graduate studies in Long Beach, Rayshin headed to gorgeous Santa Barbara where she and Hua called home until relocating to Urbana, IL. After seven years in the Midwest, Santa Barbara would call them back for good. Along the way, they had a daughter, Michelle, and then a son, Michael.

In March 2020, Rayshin became ill. She took on her condition with strength and composure, never losing sight of all she was grateful for. Her smile, humor, and generosity will be forever missed.