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Charles Sie Obituary
September 12, 1934 - February 27, 2013
Charles, the son of Xie Cheou-Kang and Yuan Foo was born in Shanghai, China, and passed away peacefully in Los Angeles, California. Charles studied electrical engineering at Manhattan College and received his Ph.D. at Iowa State University pioneering Phase Change Memory. Charles became VP of Engineering at Xerox, being the first Chinese American to do so. He was very active in Asian American issues and was a founding member and Vice Chairman of Committee of 100. After retirement, he was a visiting professor at Nankai University and a special advisor to UCLA School of Engineering. He was instrumental in incorporating the study of Chinese language to the Palos Verdes School District. Charles is survived by Maureen, his wife of 55 years; his three children, Michael, Kathleen, and Angela; two brothers John and Francis; and four grandchildren.
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for Charles Sie
teresa sun
March 24, 2013
I always remember Charlie's hearty laugh. He is a good friend and caring Asian in USA issues. A generous fellow. Our condolences to Maureen, Michael, Angie, and Kathy and the family.
Jesu and Irene Marrero
March 8, 2013
Humanity has lost a vibrant soul. Charlie was a wonderful citizen of the planet. His technical background never interfered his humanitarian approach to problem solving.
Charlie Yang
March 5, 2013
Very very sad to learn Charlie Sie suddenly left us. I was meeting him one week before and he even invited me for a lunch together last week. I felt that I couldn't even breathe when I was told the shocking news by Maureen. Still do not want to believe he has left us. Charlie Sie, you are forever living in my heart!
Walt Sargent
March 5, 2013
A deep loss for so many of us. I worked with Charlie at Xerox for many years and continued our friendship after we left the company. All who knew him professionally had great respect for him as the consummate engineer. But for me, it was his passion, humor and exuberance that most enriched my life. Maureen and family, know how much goodness and joy Charlie gave to all who knew him.
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
March 5, 2013
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
Charlie at Jiu Gong Mountain in June 2012
Lucy Zhou
March 5, 2013
Charlie at Jiu Gong Mountain in June 2012
Lucy Zhou
March 5, 2013
Charlie at Jiu Gong Mountain in June 2012
Lucy Zhou
March 5, 2013
Charlie at Jiu Gong Mountain in June 2012
Lucy Zhou
March 5, 2013
Charlie at Jiu Gong Mountain in June 2012
Lucy Zhou
March 5, 2013
Charlie at Jiu Gong Mountain in June 2012
Lucy Zhou
March 5, 2013
Charlie on the way to Jiu Gong Mountain in June 2012.
Lucy Zhou
March 5, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived: Charlies's passion for science and technology, and his generiocity to help people will keep him in our memories forever. We will miss you, Charlie. RIP!
Charlie Delivering the Opening Keynote Speech at LEAP Kickoff at UCLA on February 23, 2013
Yutao He
March 4, 2013
Charlie had always been a great mentor and advisor to the very end. Most recently, he graciously accepted our invitation and delivered an inspiring and well-received opening keynote speech, A life of Learning and Surviving in Corporate America, with a full-house audience at the inaugural CESASC LEAP Career Development Forum at UCLA on February 23. (http://www.leapcareer.org/speakers/charlie-sie). He shared frankly his personal journey as a successful Chinese American, advocated energetically CESASC and importance of community dedication to all the audience, and garnered immediately many young followers on the spot. After the event, he called me on February 26 to express his strong encouragement, constructive suggestions, and insightful outlook on the LEAP future.
Charlie set a prominent example for all Chinese Americans, humble yet courageous, smart yet diligent, passionate and caring. His passing away has been a terrible and unexpected loss to Chinese American community. He will be missed. My sincerest condolence goes to Maureen and the family.
Tom Rauscher
March 4, 2013
I had the great pleasure and privilege to work for Charlie at Xerox in Rochester. His energy and enthusiasm were infectious, and he was dedicated to the company and the people who worked for him. “I'm from Missouri,” he used to tell me, i.e., show me what you can do. His challenges to us made working for him an exciting time in which we accomplished a lot. What a great leader!
Peter Wing
March 4, 2013
Charlie instantly enriched all who met him. His unmatched talent, enthusiasm, and energy were perfected by his kindness and quest to be even better each day. No goal was too high; no obstacle too great for Charlie. He lead by an example of greatness through humility. No doubt he honors God in Heaven now as he did when we were blessed to have him with us. Thanks for sharing your wonderful gifts so generously, Charlie. I look forward to sharing many more adventures together with you in paradise.
Ian Woodward
March 4, 2013
My heartfelt Sympathies go out to you for the loss of our dear Charlie. I was an associate of his for many years under Dr. Arnold Miller where I got to know of his keen sense of feel between Customer Needs and Technical Feasibility where our friendship blossomed and grew.
Cleve Yu
March 4, 2013
Charlie was a great mentor while I was working for Xerox. He was a catalyst in affecting positive change for the Chinese American community within the company. From Charlie, I learned the art of diplomacy, compromise, and compassion. He will be missed. RIP.
Ron Kurimsky
March 3, 2013
I worked very closely with Charlie at Xerxox. He was clearly one of the brightest, passionate and hard working people in the entire corporation. He had a very kind heart and an energy which inspired his entire team. I will miss him dearly. My deepest condolences to Maureen and the entire family.
daniel shih
March 3, 2013
our greatest mentor
Joseph Sun
March 3, 2013
I will always remember the way Charlie pursued his interests with such dedication and passion.
Jack Weissberg
March 3, 2013
I'm very sorry for your loss, and I'm sure Charlie was a big, bright figure in your lives. I worked under Charlie at Xerox - I think of him often as he was an amazing role model and one of my favorite people in the company. He will be missed.
Jeremy Wu
March 3, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Carter, Charlie, and Jeremy in Wuhan, China, June 2012.
March 3, 2013
Peter Wu
March 3, 2013
Dr. Charles Sie is a role model for all of our follow engineers, especially for the oversea Chinese electrical engineers. He is always so enthusiastic, compassionate, and is ready to help all the people around him. He would go out of his way to help you only if you ask. Personally, Dr. Sie had helped me tremendously. My appreciation for Dr. Sie is beyond words. It is my honor to know Dr. Sie and I will remember him forever.
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