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Rose Luh
May 18, 2023
Today is the anniversary of my father's death. It's been 12 years and I don't usually remember it. But Legacy.com reminded me and I have been thinking a lot about him recently. I thank my dad regularly because he has allowed me to be generous to others. Last week, my generosity led me to buy a house. Why another house? Dad helped me buy the house I live in, and I also own the house they lived in (occupied by my cousin's daughter). This house is so that my favorite waiter can have a nicer place to live and he, not knowing my dad at all, has thanked him as well. The process of buying this house has been crazy and that is why Dad has been on my mind. My offer (out of 31 offers) was accepted on Mother's Day and I do want to thank Mom too. A big toast to my generous parents!!!
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Andrea Lui
June 24, 2011
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Andrea Lui
June 24, 2011
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Andrea Lui
June 24, 2011
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Andrea Lui
June 24, 2011
Andrea Lui
June 24, 2011
Raphael Lui
June 15, 2011
This planet is one good man less
Rosie Luh
June 14, 2011
Yesterday, we had the Memorial Mass for my Dad at St. Raphael's Church. I would like to share with you my "Remarks of Remembrance."
There is a fairly large printed sheet of Chinese writing posted on my parents' refrigerator door. It was my Dad who put it there. Since I can't read much Chinese, I've been told that it's an admonition to NOT get angry. I find this quite ironic--because you see, I have never, ever seen my Dad get angry. As is the case with most people, it's not due to the lack of opportunity. Let me cite a few.
Number 1: When I was in college at St. Louis University,I lived in the dorms and my Dad's office was within within walking distance. One weekend, I had plans to take the Greyhound bus to visit a friend. As is sometimes the case, I procrastinated too long and figured I'd miss the Greyhound if I took the regular city bus to get to the station. I rushed to my Dad's office and, yes, while he was in the middle of seeing patients, I asked him to drive me to the Greyhound station. I was so relieved that he didn't get mad and just did it.
Number 2: One time my parents had my sister's cat at their house. The cat jumped up onto the fireplace mantel and knocked down a jade statue of a bird. The bird's beak got broken. I was devastated. Dad's reaction? These things happen.
Number 3: A long time ago, some of Dad's colleagues put together an investment deal that was considered a tax shelter. Sometimes the outcome of these deals is unpredictable. I just know that many years later, the IRS sent a huge tax bill. Dad's reaction to that? Resignation and not resentment.
Finally, one day, while performing an orthopedic procedure, my Dad's partner rested his foot on top of my Dad's foot. Dad didn't say anything for 40 minutes because they were working on a maneuver that required focus and attention. Dad was a person who considered the welfare of others before his own comfort.
The other characteristic that I want to share with you is my Dad's generosity. Number 1: On our first trip back to China in 1978, we had to enter through Hong Kong. Since our relatives were very poor and even undergoing rationing, Dad bought enough stuff to fill 2 train-car loads to take to them in Shanghai.
Number 2: During one of those really lean years in China, someone unknown to Dad wrote asking for money. The only connection they had was that they had gone to the same university. But that little thread was enough for Dad to send the man money.
Number 3: One of Dad's classmates' daughters asked for a loan to buy a house in the U.S. It was a bit strange that the daughter approached my Dad herself rather then through her mother. He gave her the loan and of course, was glad that he was repaid. I know, however, that not all the loans he gave were repaid, but I also know that he wouldn't get angry about it.
Number 4: During my Dad's medical practice, because of circumstances with his partner, my Dad ended up during many, many more cases. However, the income from all his cases was put into the general pot and distributed 50/50 with his partner.
My Dad has supported many, many people, in many, many ways, including myself, so...thanks, Dad.
Lastly, I'd like to make a comment about my Dad's liking of words and language. Every year, I'd give him the 365 New Words Calendar. A big dictionary always sat close by and I have actually seen him reading it. So, it wasn't too surprising that I found the following books in his stash: A Dictionary of American Idioms, The Dictionary of Cliches, and Building a Better Vocabulary. What was surprising, though, was that I also found a tiny instructional pamphlet. Remember at the beginning when I told you about the sheet on anger, which in my opinion, Dad didn't need? Well, I don't think Dad needs this pamphlet either. The title of it is: How to Avoid Purgatory. But this is my Dad. For as good of a person as he was, he always wanted to be better.
Rosie Luh ([email protected])
Mike Burke
June 5, 2011
When I think about people who have passed, it's usually individual memories that spring to mind. I remember him giving me heel cups as a child to treat something or other, and then calling him for advice when I developed foot pain at age 30. I remember sitting with him and Rose discussing a chinese name for me. I remember him stopping on the way out of his wedding anniverary party to say hello. I remember him as a man of quiet strength, grace, generosity, and love.
Jean Baker
May 25, 2011
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and Bill. You will see your father's spirit in surprising ways every day!
Nancy Vazquez
May 24, 2011
As a close friend of Rosie's, I met Dr Luh on a few occasions, the most recent about 5 or 6 years ago during my last trip to St Louis. It was near the end of the time they lived in their house. I remember being impressed that they did walking rounds in the basement every day for exercise! I was also amazed at how he was able to beat Rose at tennis in his 80's!
He was a strong, peaceful, good man, generous and unassuming. I admired the way he lived his life, enjoying work, family, friends, travel, beauty, making a name for himself without drawing attention. What a wonderful legacy he has left his family!
My condolences to Mrs Luh, Rose, Cathy, Bill, Andrea, and Alex.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
May 23, 2011
Mrs. Luh I'am so sorry for your loss I know Dr. Luh will be truly missed by many.Will keep you in my prayers.Waited on you and Dr.at your special bank many years ago Hampton.
May 23, 2011
Dr. Luh was a pillar of the Chinese Community in St. Louis. He was kind, generous and hospitable as illustrated by the following examples. Many of his services to the community and his friends were performed without fanfare.
He opened his home to young professionals like me in the sixties to make us feel at home in St. Louis. My wife and I have enjoyed many a dinner in his home. Over the years, he has given medical advice and services free of charge to his many friends.
Dr. Luh made significant donations to the Chinese Society, the premier social organization of Chinese people in St. Louis, over the years when it was in financial difficulties.
On a personal level, I played tennis with him in a league for several years during his retirement years until his could no longer play. It has been said that you can know someone best, when you play together. I sure did. I found that, on and off the court, he was truly a gentleman.
St. Louis has just lost one of its finest citizens and contributors to the city in Dr. Andrew Luh.
- Roberto (and Mei) Lee
George and Nora Wang
May 23, 2011
Memories tend to fade away with our age. But my fond memory of Dr. Luh seems to grow otherwise with my age. My appreciation of his friendship, kindness, and gentility has been greatly deepened. On numerous occasions, Dr. Luh had touched my heart (and also my wife Nora's heart) by his generous concern and tender care. One occasion is especially worth to be mentioned here. That was in Aug. 1972, I suffered a painful slipped disk in Taiwan while I was there for a meeting. After a 14 hour flight I came back to St. Louis around 2 a.m. Nora picked me up from the airport and said that she had asked Dr. Luh to wait at his home to give me a cortisone shot. "How could you ask Dr. Luh to wait so long at this early morning?" expressing my uneasiness. But Nora said, "Dr. Luh offered to wait for you and to take care of your problem!" After one cortisone injection, I felt like a new man. I don't believe that any merciful and good physician in the world would do what Dr. Luh had done for me! And it was, like many other treatments he had done for Nora and me, free! Over the past 40 years of friendship with Dr. Luh and Mrs. Luh, Nora and I are so deeply in debted to their gracious and cordial feeling toward us. We want to sincerely thank him! God will bless them!
Margaret and William Chang
May 22, 2011
Dr. Luh is one of the best, kind, and caring orthopedic surgeon. He was always helpful. We enjoyed his friendship and playing Majong games with him very much.
May 22, 2011
Dr. Luh had a generous, gentle, and kind soul. He supported not only his immediate family as described in the obituary but also his siblings and their families. For many decades, Dr. Luh sent EACH YEAR a gift of caring and support to eight of his nephews and nieces and their families in China whose lives have been enriched by his kindness and thoughtfulness. We, Dr. Luh's brother's grandchildren (Mao Mao and Xiao Hong) and great-grandchild (Charlie) have been blessed by him who touched our lives before our journey to U.S. for a graduate study 20 years ago. In the past 2 decades, through his wisdom, generosity, compassion, and humor, Dr. Luh taught us to live not just a life, but a life whose meaning resides in the richness and happiness of others' lives. Dr. Luh, a great man, will forever live in our hearts.
The Xus (Mao Mao, Xiao Hong, and Charlie) (Irvine, CA)
Kathy Murdock
May 22, 2011
I wish I were able to come in to extend my condolences in person. It was too short notice this weekend and June 4th to 17th is our annual training. Please accept my apologies and know that I will be praying for all of you. I'm very sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Kathy (Burke) Murdock
Bob Fleming M.D.
May 22, 2011
Dear Anna and family,Andy and I were resident physicians at Desloge Hospital. I enjoyed his company,. especially being his partner in tennis at Forest Park and at St.Mary's Hospital courts.He was a good friend and an excellent tennis player.
Rita Burk
May 22, 2011
Mrs. Luh & family:
My memories of Dr. Luh are from his practice at the South St. Louis Orthopedic Group, where I was one of the employees (1974-1979). He was always so patient and understanding, both with the patients and with the employees. It was a pleasure to have known him and to have had him touch my life for those 5 years.
Rita (Lews) Burk
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