Kwan Yu Chen

CHEN, KWAN YU, 76 Gainesville - Kwan Yu Chen, Professor Emeritus of Astronomy, passed away peacefully at Haven Hospice, E.T. York Care Center, on November 26, 2006. He was 76. Born in Shanghai China, Dr. Chen has lived in Gainesville for 42 years and taught at the University of Florida for over 30 years, He was a dedicated researcher and teacher who helped establish the University's first observatory. Dr. Chen is survived by his wife of 45 years, Ellen Chen; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Chen and Jeff Anderson; a son Richard Chen; a son and daughter-in-law, Alan Chen and Diana Xue; and a granddaughter Sarah Ellen Anderson. Survivors also include four brothers and two sisters-in-law, K.C. Chen, Kwan Wei Chen, Lawrence and Pat Chen, Kwan Shei and Ann Chen; and two sisters, Kwan Lin Chen and Patsy Wang. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 1, 2006 at 2:30 pm at the Baughman Center (Meditation center) by Lake Alice, 982 Museum Road, University of Florida Campus. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Haven Hospice, E.T. York Care Center, 4200 NW 901st Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606. For Further Information Williams-Thomas, Downtown (352) 376-7556