Jana Lee, 39, died Feb. 8, 2006 as the result of an early-morning fire in her apartment. She was born May 23, 1966 in Oak Ridge, Tenn., to Joanne and Olin Lee.

Jana was raised in the Tallahassee, Fla., area where she attended public schools, graduating from Leon High School in 1984. She went on to study in the dental field and became a dental assistant, a work she loved. 

In 2003, Jana suffered a medical condition that partially paralyzed her and put her in a great deal of pain. She was ultimately able to overcome her afflictions.

In 2004, Jana moved to Oak Harbor to be closer to her mother and stepfather, first living with them and then moving out to live on her own.

Jana is survived by her mother and stepfather Joanne and Fred McDaniel and her maternal grandmother Frankie Timbrook, all of Oak Harbor. She also leaves her brother Bill Lee of Hansville, Wash.; three nieces, Megan Berlin, Heather and Caroline Lee; step-brothers John McDaniel with wife Kim of Mount Vernon and Eddie McDaniel with wife Becky of Gulf Port, Miss.; and step-sister Julie Smallwood with husband Gary of Indiana. She was preceded in death by her father Olin B. Lee, Jr. in 1982.

A memorial service for Jana will be held on Monday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. at Burley Funeral Chapel.

The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sundown “M” Ranch at P.O. Box 217, Selah, WA, 98942 or VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor, WA.