Lee Ann Mickey

April 30,1939 - August 23, 2017

Lee Ann Mickey, 28-year resident of Azusa, CA and 12-year resident of Rancho Cucamonga, CA passed away on Wednesday, August 23, at the age of 78. Lee Ann was born on April 30, 1939 in Chula Vista, CA. She was born to Dean and Ruby Copp at Paradise Valley Hospital in National City and was their beautiful little girl. A few years later her mother gave birth to her brother Robert, the two of them would have a special bond over the years, and she always was by his side. Lee Ann resided in the Chula Vista, CA area for over 24 years where she attended Chula Vista High School and graduated in 1957. After graduation, she worked as a receptionist for CIT Corporation in San Diego, which is where she meet the man of her dreams Jack (James) Forrest Mickey Sr.  In 1963, Jack and Lee Ann were married and moved to Long Beach, CA to start their lives together and begin their family. On Dec 23, 1964 their first born James Forrest Mickey Jr was born at Long Beach Memorial Hospital then on April 18, 1966 their second child was born Stacey Lee Mickey at Long Beach Memorial. Their third and final child came along on April 27, 1968 Cameron Dean Mickey was born at Long beach Memorial. Together they purchased their first house on 2737 Locust Ave where they lived for 12 years raising their children. Lee Ann was a housewife at that time and loved to spend time with the kids. She was involved in the local PTA, Brownie leader and was a bowler. Lee Ann was in a bowling league for years and helped teach her children the sport as they grew up. James and Lee Ann always had a passion to own their own business. In 1976, they decided to move the family from Long Beach, CA to Azusa, CA and purchase the Colonial Motel starting their next chapter in life. For more than 24 years they would own the Colonial Motel and be heavily involved in the Local Community and the Chamber of commerce. With her Amazing personality, Lee Ann would build relationships with the other local business, communities and made the business a huge success over the years. After the passing of her beloved husband James in 2003, she moved out to the Rancho Cucamonga area in 2004 to be closer to her children and start a new chapter in her life. For many year’s she enjoyed spending time with the family, enjoying all of her friends and spending time at the grandchildren’s sporting events. In 2013, Lee Ann started having some medical issues where we thought she was not going to push through, but Lee Ann loved life to the fullest, fought the fight, and was a miracle to her family and doctors. Lee Ann’s battle ended on a beautiful Wednesday evening after spending time with all of her friends playing Bingo, cards and attending the peanut action God must have found the perfect day to bring her home to her husband James and our Father.

Lee Ann is survived by her son, James Jr. of Irvine; daughter, Stacey and son-in-law, Brent of Upland; son, Cameron and daughter-in-law, Deborah of Alta Loma; brother, Robert and Sister-in-law, Anne of Chula Vista. Her wonderful and loving grandchildren include, Amanda and her life partner Kristen, James III and wife Lexi, Janina and Bryant, Tyler and Fiancé Alissa, Brooke, Brittney and husband Eric, Courtney and Fiancé Andrew, Ashley & Chad. Private services will be held later with the family and in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the American Lung Association in her name, to help continue to find a cure for Emphysema and COPD.

To a Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Best friend. You have left this earth to be our Angel in Heaven along with Dad. You will never be forgotten, you will always be in our hearts – We love you Mom.