Kam L Lew

She was the youngest of three children, having an older brother and surviving older sister. Kam was born during the Japanese war in Canton, China, during the period her mom was escaping the Japanese invasion with her children. Her mom made a brief decision to leave Kam as a baby in the rice fields in order to better provide for her two older siblings. But in a turn of fate, her mom could not leave her there and took her back. With three children to provide for, it was a difficult time for the family but fate was guiding them to safety.

The family eventually relocated to the safety of Hong Kong in the late 1940s. Kam was then able to live a normal life, and completed her education in accounting. She was introduced to her husband, Arthur, in the late 1950s, then relocated to Chicago.

Kam had a daughter, Mae, and a son, Robert, both of whom were raised successfully, completing their college educations, and are now in their respective professional fields. Kam also spent many years nurturing her loving granddaughter, Katie. In Kam’s last years she battled heath issues, but was still able to provide for her family.

Let us remember Kam for what she brought into this world and the many happy memories that live with us. Although she did not publicly express her religious beliefs – many times she mentioned that God is watching over us and leads us to our fate. We believe she has accepted her fate and will be watching over us in heaven.

May all the happy memories of Kam stay with us for a lifetime.

Kam's family thanks all who come to visit her one last time, in this world we live in.

Arrangements under the direction of Drake & Son Funeral Home, Chicago, IL.