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Linlin Shih Obituary
In 1959, Linlin graduated from National Cheng Kung University in Tainan, Taiwan with a Bachelor's of Commercial Science degree in Accounting and Statistics. In 1964, she graduated from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, with a Master of Business Administration degree in Accounting. Her intellectual pursuits were matched by her love for hobbies that included reading, swimming, walking, sewing, watching classic movies, classic movie musicals, nature and travel documentaries. These activities reflected her gentle spirit and appreciation for the arts and nature.
She leaves behind her husband, Dr. Chia C. Shih; her daughter, Ms. Connie K. Shih; her brother, Dr. Chah Moh Shen; her sister-in-law, Mrs. Theresa Fang Shen; brother-in-law, Dr. Yoh Yuh Kuo; niece, Mrs. Sheau-ming Kuo Ross; and nephew, Mr. Sherwood Kuo. Linlin was preceded in death by her father, Mr. Z.D. Sung; mother, Mrs. F.C. Hung; and sisters, Ms. Lily Shen and Mrs. Ming-Ming Shen Kuo.
A Celebration of Life Open House will honor Linlin on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Westside Unitarian Universalist Church, 616 Fretz Rd, Knoxville, TN. The family welcomes friends to join them in remembering Linlin's remarkable life over brunch food.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, 136 Harvest Ln, Maryville, TN 37801 (https://secondharvestetn.org/ ) to continue Linlin's legacy of caring and support for the community.
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Patricia Vettori
August 3, 2024
What I remember about Mrs. Shih was each time I would come over, she would have some kind of food thing that she would offer me, usually something baked or maybe chocolate that she had hidden away. It was like she kept stores of sweets hidden away just for these occasions, and it always made me feel welcome (and also wonder how big their pantry was).
Or sometimes Connie and I would be at the movies, and Connie would open her bag and it would be full of treats her mom had sent for us to enjoy. Basically Mrs. Shih wanted to make sure we were never without (*note* we never were).
The other thing I will always remember is how cheerful Mrs. Shih was and her conspiratorial laugh as she ushered us out the door. It´s as if she was saying - "kids, go forth and have fun".
When I read the obituary, I never knew that Connie´s mom had gone to Cornell. She was always Mrs. Shih to me and I guess as a kid, you never think of "moms" as people who have separate lives to their kids. But I was floored to see she had studied accounting and statistics in college and held a prestigious Masters in Business Admin from Cornell. I take it she stepped away from her career to raise Connie, and looking at Connie, I´d say she did a stellar job!
Mrs. Shih taught us a lot about grace; grace in living with early dementia, a debilitating disease. And with the same grace that her mother had, without hesitation, Connie swapped roles with her mom in recent years, selflessly stepping into the role of caregiver, exhibiting the same patience and grace her mom (and dad - yes, you too Mr. Shih) have always exhibited.
Connie has grown up to be whip smart and an all around kind human being who can do anything she puts her mind to. And looking at Connie, I can see she has definitely grown into the same kind of exceptional person as her mom with that same grace, though of course, she is very much her own person too.
We will miss your smile and warm laugh, Mrs. Shih, but in some ways, it will continue to shine on through your daughter, Connie. May you rest peacefully now.
With love and condolences to Connie and the Shih family,
Patricia Vettori
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Fran Dotterweich
August 2, 2024
I loved Linlin so much! She was a great neighbor and friend to our Hiawatha neighborhood, and dear to my heart. My condolences to CC and Connie. Love from Fran Dotterweich
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