Sandra Eng Obituary

Sandra ENG Sandra Eng,78, passed on April 7, 2011 in Seattle, WA. Sandra was born on November 2, 1933 in Toisan village in Canton, China. She was born to Thomas T. Chinn, and Fong Ten Ng. She attended Broadway High School, and later married Wai C. Eng in Seattle, on June 24, 1954. In Sandra's early years she worked in her father's restaurant, then stayed home to raise her children, but helped at our family business, the Kau Kau Restaurant, as well as the Kau Kau BBQ Market for many years. She also managed the Korea Ginseng Center. She will forever be remembered, and missed, for her delicious cooking, amazing green thumb, and very, very generous heart to those she loved. Sandra was preceded in death by her sister Janet F. Chinn. She is survived by her loving husband Wai C. Eng, of Seattle; son Clifford Eng of Seattle; daughter Lynn Eng Chang (Richard) of Mercer Island; Grandchildren Justin and Kianna Chang of Mercer Island; sister Lori Chinn of New York, NY; and a brother, Ted Chinn of Renton. Sandra also leaves behind many extended family and friends. The Eng family would like to acknowledge: Swedish Medical Center; the NW Kidney Center, Special Care Unit; Providence Mt. St. Vincent; Washington Care Center; and Season of Life Adult Family Home for their loving care of Sandra during the last two years of her life. Donations can be made to any of these organizations or charity of your choice. A visitation, and reception, will be held at Sunset Hills Funeral Home, 1215 145th Pl SE, Bellevue, WA 98007, on Sunday, April 17, 2011 from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Funeral Services will take place on Monday, April 18, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Sunset Hills Funeral Home. Entombment will follow the chapel service at Sunset Hills Memorial Park. A luncheon will be served after graveside service at the Ocean City Restaurant, 609 S. Weller St., Seattle, WA. Online sentiments may be offered at www.sunset hillsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Apr. 14, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Sandra Eng

8 Entries

Arline Wong

April 2, 2019

Times fly. It has been eight years we lost Sandra. We still remember her and Wai Gor. They both were our role models still as of today. Your love and laughter will remain in our hearts.

Arline and Francis

Arline Wong

April 21, 2011

Wai, Lynn & Richard & Clifford,

We are so sorry to hear your loss. Sandra was a bright & warm heart person. She always remembered to send us clams & foods. Wai gor is just like an elder brother to us. I always remember Wai & Sandra kept telling the salesperson Charlotte to take care my portion of commission when they were purchsed the lot from Sunset Hill. Sandra always willingly to help others. Sandra, your smiling face will live in our hearts forever.

April 21, 2011

Dear Lori,
Our condolences for your loss! We can empathize!
The Fields Family

April 19, 2011

Dear Wai and Family Eng,
We are very sorry to her about Mrs. Eng. We will always remember her for her love of harvesting shell fish on your Hood Canal beach and working in your gardens. She was a very nice person.
Your neighbor's on Hood Canal,
Karen and John York

April 15, 2011

As my family has been lucky enough to have lived next door to Sandra and Mr. Eng for over 45 years, I feel a great loss. Her face always had another smile for all of us. She was always understanding and kind to my mother and I (and the rest of our extended family, when visiting). When my mom was sick, Sandra was the first to visit and offer her help. I have always thought Sandra was a blessing to be around and I will miss her, until I am able to be in her presence again. God Bless the family. Tom Fleck

Tony Chinn

April 14, 2011

Dear Sandra my Theen Day (big sister),
I am saddened to hear of your passing. We have not kept close over the years but you and Wai Gor (elder brother Wai)were very gracious when I asked for help about my family history. I am glad for the opportunity to have met with you and Wai Gor to learn about who was who in our families and to interpret the Chinese characters on various tombstones.
I think back to the 1950's when I, a pre-adolescent, occasionally visited your parent's house on Beacon Hill. Grandfather took me there by bus. My brother and sisters did not visit. I suppose they were older and I being the youngest was closest in age to your siblings Lori, Janet and Ted. To be honest, I was there because I loved to ride Lori's bike. She didn't mind sharing it with me. When I was there I felt like a guest, not as if I was any bother at all. You being much older did not play with us. You never scolded me. You were very nice to me. Consider this treatment in contrast to my older sister, "big" Jean, who was like a second mother to me. I felt I could never please her. To me, you and your mother, the adults in charge, were a real pleasure to be with.
When I wanted to go home to Chinatown, Wai Gor would drive me. Although this was a given, you or your mother would instruct me to ask Wai Gor directly. Of course he always said, "Yes."
I have always felt affection and respect from you. I hope you have felt mine in return. I offer my condolences to your family.
Sincerely, your cousin, small Tony

Linda Narancic (Jang)

April 14, 2011

Our deepest condolences and prayers to Sandra's family as well to our dear friend Lori. We'll always remember Sandra with her quiet demeanor and kindness and seeing her at the Kau Kau restaurant where we would purchase the best barbeque pork. She'll be missed.

Jack Landron

April 14, 2011

I'm a friend of Lori's. I didn't know Sandra but I've lost dear family members and it was difficult each time. I offer my sympathies to the Eng family while dealing with this loss.

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