FREDERICK Q. WONG

Frederick Q. Wong, D.D.S. On October 29, 2010, Frederick Q. Wong, D.D.S. peacefully passed away with his family at the age of 84. Born to Chu Poy Wah and Dick Yuen Wong. His brothers Phillip, Edward, William Wong and sister Jane Huie and granddaughter Jane Ann Wong predeceased him. Upon his return from the Pacific Theater, WWII, he enrolled in San Francisco City College where he met his bride, Lani Chang. From there he attended U.C. Berkeley and UCSF, School of Dentistry. Upon graduation in 1958 he started his private practice and also taught at UCSF, School of Dentistry until 2006. He loved his profession until his retirement. He was active in organized dentistry throughout his career. He has been honored with fellowship in the ACD, ICD, ADI, PFA, and OKU honor society to name a few. His passion besides dentistry was spending time with his family (especially his grandchildren), traveling, hunting, fishing and telling jokes. He is survived by his wife Lani Wong, three sons, Kenneth (Judy), David (Marla), Jeffery and four grandchildren Terri, Samantha, Chelsea and Kevin. His many friends and extended family throughout the world will miss his smiling face, kindness, positive outlook on life and great humor. Fred will be remembered by his "let me tell you a joke". A viewing will be held at Green Street Mortuary, 649 Green Street, San Francisco, November 12, 2010 from 6:00-7:00 PM. and Memorial service will be on November 13, 2010 at 1:00 PM. Donations may be made to Hospice by The Bay, or The American Cancer Society.