Dad passed away at 8:56 am, 3/11, 2016. Dad you leave in such a hurry. From the day you felt pain in the right arm and pelvis, it's merely a little over two months. You won't even wait for April's planned trip to Shanghai. If given chance again I would like to spend more time with you, just playing Chinese chess or playing cards with you, or sit and chat with you.
Dad was born during anti-Japan war in 1937. His dad passed away due to illness 40 days after he was born. He was raised by his widowed mom alone. At 12 years old he was sent to a cigarette factory as apprentice until at 18 years old when he entered Hangzhou railway bureau.
The childhood hardship did not stop him from achievement in life, rather gives him the virtue: moderate, diligent and prudent. Dropping from school early did not conceal his wisdom. His skill in Chinese chess is among top tier in the amateurs. He has achieved "Marshal" ranking while playing against computer chess game in recent years while living with us.
Continuous self learning and improvement overcome hardship in work, especially there were lots of written reports and articles due, and culminated in managing a group of about three hundred people.
Dad is a dutiful son. Ever after moving to Shanghai for work he move her from Hangzhou to live with him and take care of her until she passed away in the age of 87.
Dad is a good husband. They always love and support each other. When mom suffered rheumatoid arthritis 10 years ago he took a good care of herever since.
Dad is also versatile. He is good at cooking, sewing, and bonsai.
Dad is also a good father. With careful planning given meager wages he never let us feel poor. Our family always have some saving, although fairly small in nowadays standard. When I came to US as a foreign student dad supported me with all he had.
Dad is a fortunate man. He never have to worry about his son and daughter's school work and career. Coming to the states and living with us after retirement is the happiest period of his life.
In 2014 we moved to the house with folsom lake and sac valley view. The sunny bedroom and the specially made kitchen and sun room plus the scenic backyard give him the enjoyment of living in the estate. In the backyard, there are deer, turkey, rabbit and raccoon visiting frequently, and birds chirping everyday in the morning. Dad always said its natural oxygen bar.
In dad’s final days in hospital, he was baptized and become a Christian. He is blessed to find a home in heaven.
Dad we love you. We regret you leave us so early.
Wish everything is okay with you in heaven!