FOLLOWUP: Lee’s Produce reopens; celebration of life February 1 for owner Nam Suk Nasatka

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(WSB photo, this morning)

On New Year’s Eve, we reported on the death of a beloved figure in the South Delridge/White Center community, Lee’s Produce owner Nam Suk Nasatka. Readers had noted the produce market has been closed at times in recent days and wondered about its status. We went over today and found it was open again; they tell us they’re going to do their best to keep it open, in her honor. Meantime, cards at the store have the time, date, and place for her Celebration of Life:

The 1-5 pm gathering on Sunday, February 1, is planned at The Cove in Normandy Park (1500 SW Shorebrook Drive). Ms. Nasatka had worked at Lee’s for more than 40 years, and after the first 10 years, became its owner. She was 75 years old.

Andrew January 12, 2026 (7:50 pm)

I was saddened to see the sign last week as I missed the report here. Lee’s is a great (and I think only?) green grocery in west Seattle. Today I bought half dozen apples of many different varieties, including many I can’t find at the Basic-Dad grocery stores I otherwise visit. At Lee’s they are 1.29 a pound, both organic and conventional. I’m really hoping they continue to make a go of it!

Lisa January 12, 2026 (9:57 pm)

It’s like a member of my own personal Sesame Street passed away. I will miss seeing Ms. Nasatka, and the gentle nods and smiles we exchanged. I thank her and her family for bringing the neighborhood healthy, affordable food all these years. My heart is with them as they grieve such a tremendous loss and work to carry on.