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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Margaret Wan, 67 years old, born on August 21, 1950, and passed away on August 3, 2018. We will remember her forever.
August 4, 2023
August 4, 2023
Dear Margaret,

Can't believe it's been 5 years.
During Pandemic we almost lost contact with our friends. Things are slowly getting back.
Need to inform you that Daniel Cheung, Ying Wah's husband passed away in Spring.
Now all three of you can meet and enjoy in heaven.
Miss you often!

Sandra

August 9, 2022
August 9, 2022
Dear Margaret,

I think about you often .
The days we were together with Ada back stage visiting Auntie Bike when she had her Opera performance!
Those memories brought back so much Happiness and Joy!
Life was always Good and Pleasant when we were together!
Love you always ❤️❤️
August 5, 2022
August 5, 2022
I think of you often, Margaret. Especially when I wear your jewelry. You are truly missed. I miss our birthday celebrations and monthly dinners. You were definitely the glue that kept us together. Always in my thoughts ❤️
August 5, 2021
August 5, 2021
cannot believe that it's been 3 years since Margaret's passing. We miss you, Margaret!  in fond remembrance,
Ken & Ivy and family
August 3, 2021
August 3, 2021
Dear Margaret,

Happy 71st Birthday!
I dreamed about the days when we were attending Judo class. I was too exhausted and sat down, but you kept asking the instructor to teach you more Judo Forms!
This is just you, never give up!

Love,
Sandra
August 24, 2020
August 24, 2020
Dear Margaret,

Happy 70th Birthday!
May you be Happy everyday forever!

Love,
Sandra
August 21, 2019
August 21, 2019
Dear Margaret,

Happy Birthday, we miss you!

Love,
Sandra and family
September 14, 2018
September 14, 2018
Aunt Margaret visited us in London, UK on one of her travels a few years ago. She was a very independent guest who didn’t need to eat but spent most of her time sight-seeing.  She left the house early in the morning with just an apple and we didn’t see her again till late at night. Also, she loved driving so much that she drove to Scotland and Ireland!
During Aunt Margaret’s stay, we wanted to take out for dinner but all she wanted was one of her favourite dishes, ‘pork congee with shredded vegetables,’ which apparently Mum used to make for her. So we naturally had to oblige and thankfully, she loved it.
We also have fond memories of Aunt Margaret’s warm welcome when we visited her in St Petersburg on two occasions, one of which was with Mum, Ivy, Ken, Anthony and Nicholas. We remember sharing a basket of deep fried Florida alligator meat at the local restaurant.
We will surely miss Aunt Margaret and her Christmas & New Year wishes! Rest in Peace, Aunt Margaret.
With Love,
Ida, Tony, Aidan & Ryan
September 5, 2018
September 5, 2018
As a professional colleague of Dr. Wan, I was able to see first hand...what passion she possessed regarding professional development of herself and others. I was also amazed at the world travels she undertook, sometimes even for an extended weekend. Her last trip to Greece is one such example just mere weeks prior to her passing. She epitomized, living life to the very end. May you rest in peace Margaret.
September 4, 2018
September 4, 2018
Margaret and I were great friends whilst I was based in Hong Kong and she was always great fun to be with, and had a brain that was really smart and made challenging remarks and ideas. We kept in contact over the years, and I am sorry she has passed away, as we spoke only a few weeks ago. Such a pity and a loss of a great long term friend.
September 2, 2018
September 2, 2018
Gosh. I will forever remember Margaret. She was so supportive and provided well needed guidance to our Toastmasters district in Louisiana. Margaret was smart, professional, so self confident, and most of all a great friend. Both my wife and I looked forward to her visits to our state. We love you Margaret always!
David Breaux
August 26, 2018
August 26, 2018
My sister Adeline and I met Margaret when she was in high school in Hong Kong. We became good friends, we also had fun sleepovers in our younger years and we talked on the phone for hours.
We kept our long time friendship even after we moved to the U.S. Margaret would let me know what she was doing, and as usual, I would admire her spirit and accomplishments. Margaret enjoyed driving and traveling solo, attending university for her Ph.D, writing a book, becoming the Internation Director of Toastmaster.
She was a brilliant, smart, very independent woman, nothing was hard for her. She lived her life to the fullest!
She will be forever missed.
August 23, 2018
August 23, 2018
Our Aunt Margaret was always excited to be traveling and visiting friends and relatives.  She would drive for hours going to various destinations,  even across the dull, monotonous plains of Western Canada! One summer she flew into Edmonton to delight her sister Monica and enjoy time with her nephews, nieces and great nephews, while taking in the Grand Prix and watching other exciting drivers.   
Margaret was always smiling, and sharing her generosity and adventures in life.  We miss Margaret dearly and have the hope of seeing her again with the Majesty of Christ.
With much love and fondness,
Godwin & Ruby and Theophilus (California, USA), Ida & Tony, Aidan and Ryan (London, U.K.), Ivy & Ken, Anthony and Nicholas (Alberta, Canada), Alice, Agnes (BC, Canada)
August 18, 2018
August 18, 2018
Margaret was my mentor and dearest friend. We shared a love for self development through Toastmasters and Better Trainers. I learned so much serving with Margaret in Toastmasters District 47. She gave me so many opportunities to develop and grow my skills. The 3rd Thursday of every month will forever hold a special place in my heart. Margaret - You will be forever missed!

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August 4, 2023
August 4, 2023
Dear Margaret,

Can't believe it's been 5 years.
During Pandemic we almost lost contact with our friends. Things are slowly getting back.
Need to inform you that Daniel Cheung, Ying Wah's husband passed away in Spring.
Now all three of you can meet and enjoy in heaven.
Miss you often!

Sandra

August 9, 2022
August 9, 2022
Dear Margaret,

I think about you often .
The days we were together with Ada back stage visiting Auntie Bike when she had her Opera performance!
Those memories brought back so much Happiness and Joy!
Life was always Good and Pleasant when we were together!
Love you always ❤️❤️
August 5, 2022
August 5, 2022
I think of you often, Margaret. Especially when I wear your jewelry. You are truly missed. I miss our birthday celebrations and monthly dinners. You were definitely the glue that kept us together. Always in my thoughts ❤️
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An Amazing Woman and Dear Friend

September 8, 2018
Margaret was former District 47 Governor and Region 8 International Director for Toastmasters International.  Margaret was an amazing leader and dear friend. I had the good fortune of being her secretary (administration manager) from 2003 - 2004 when she was District Governor. Under Margaret's leadership we finished #6 in the WORLD. That was the year TI went digital so all the old systems were broken. We were flying blind and still finished #6 in the WORLD. She motivated and inspired her team while creating 12 new clubs. She called them her babies. Margaret was the ultimate energizer bunny.
While serving as International Director, Margaret earned her PHD from USF in occupational health and safety. After her term in Toastmasters she started a non-profit "Better Trainers" to fill a gap in the Toastmasters training. She had a passion for training and educating and she knew being an effective trainer required different skills then public speaking. "Better Trainers" met monthly enabling members to practice training techniques. Her target audience were people tasked to train without formal education in training. She wrote a book "The Incidental Trainer" full of helpful tools for non professional trainers.

Her most recent years were spent working as a college professor at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI. When she wasn't working, traveling to NY for treatments or visiting Florida for "Better Trainers" she was traveling the world ticking off items on her bucket list. She had a LONG list. She was in Greece a few weeks before her passing. Margaret had a reputation of hardly sleeping. You could find her online all hours of the day and night. It was hard to keep her still. She made the most of her final years and passed with grace and dignity. 

Margaret will be forever missed by her friends, family and colleagues in Toastmasters. She gave so much to our organization. I personally miss her dearly.

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Christmas with Margaret

December 23, 2021
Not only did Margaret make birthdays special,  she always remembered us at Christmas too. We would get together at one of our favorite restaurants to have a holiday meal together and exchange gifts.  She seemed to always find the perfect gift.  She put a lot of thought into each gift and each person which made it extra special.  Merry Christmas Margaret! I'm reminded of you often as I see the things you've given me over the years.  They mean a lot. 
August 21, 2021
Dear Cathy,

Thanks for sharing your story about Margaret celebrated friend's birthdays.
She was so Happy that Auntie Bike and her shared the Same Birthday date, except Auntie Bik' s was in Lunar calendar!

Happy birthday Margaret

August 21, 2021
Margaret always remembered everyone's birthday and made sure we celebrated BEFORE or on our birthday.  She said it was bad luck to celebrate after.  Margaret gave the most thoughtful gifts too.  She was so generous.  Birthdays aren't the same without Margaret. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARGARET. Forever missed.  

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