G. Daniel Chow

1943 - 2018

G. Daniel Chow obituary, 1943-2018, Oakland, CA

BORN

1943

DIED

2018

G. Chow Obituary

George Daniel Chow

January 26, 1943 - July 17, 2018

On Tuesday, July 17, 2018, George Daniel Chow, passed away at the age of 75.

Dan, as he was known, was born on January 26, 1943 in San Francisco, CA to George and Bessie Chow. He attended high school at Taipei American School in Taiwan. He received his undergraduate degree from the MIT in 1964 and his Masters in Chemical Engineering in 1965, also from MIT. He then went on to earn his MBA from Stanford University, going on to explore many careers. He married twice; once to Judith Shepherd, with whom he had two children, Kate and Nick; and later to Sandra Goozee, with whom he helped raise another daughter, Gabrielle.

Dan was known to be a man of many passions, from music and art to food and soccer. Perhaps most recognizably, he had an incredible passion for literature, especially historical and science fiction. He was a regular visitor to many museums, like the Anderson Collection at his alma mater, and concerts, like those by the American Bach Soloists, where he volunteered. He kept spreadsheets of restaurants he wanted to visit and created delicious creations himself, as an excellent home cook. He played soccer for much of his life and when he couldn't keep up with playing, he stayed an avid fan. However, his favorite pastime was mostly to explore the used bookstores of the bay area (or wherever he was), where he would buy and sell books for his ever-changing collection. He imparted everything he learned on any of these subjects to anyone who spoke with him.

Dan was preceded in death by his father, George, and his mother, Bessie. He is survived by his first wife, Judith, his two children, Kate and Nick, his second wife, Sandra, his step daughter, Gabrielle, his sister, Cindy, and his half brother, Thomas.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Oakland Yacht Club at 2 o'clock p.m. Donations may be sent to the American Diabetes Association.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2018.
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Dear Chow Family,
We were hoping to see Dan at our Stanford GSB Reunion this fall, and discovered this news. He was a good friend to us while there, and since, though we lost touch with him. We especially send our condolences to Judith, Kate and Nick.
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David + Jane Otte

June 1, 2019

I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comforts give you the comfort you need during this time.

November 21, 2018

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