Eureka, California
1922 - 2019
BEN GIM CHIN SR.
Longtime Eureka resident, Ben Gim Chin, Sr. passed away peacefully Monday, May 20, 2019, at the age of 97. Born in a small village in Taishan, Guangdong, China in 1922, Ben arrived in the U.S. when he was just 12 years old. Adopted by his grandfather after his...Read MoreOur family went to Chins and Canton many times over the years. My parents owned Al Johnson Chevron and always wanted to patronize other businesses his customers owned. We always enjoyed the food and the friendly service your family had. We always felt welcome. A lot of childhood memories there. Thank you for being a part of the community.
Our deepest sympathies to your family. He will be missed.
Anita Johnson Sessions
May 30, 2019
Many Memories, Grade school. clear back to the Canton days. My buddy Jerry Arnold's Mom Myra worked for Ben and Mary for years. We would go there after school sometimes and Ben and Mary treated us like family. then jr.high and high school hanging out at Chin's with Ben jr. Thank you Ben for sharing your parents with us and keeping CHIN'S going. My first stop when I come back to town to visit. I'am sorry for your loss Ben, I know it hits hard even when you know it's coming. Gods speed Old...
dean harrison
May 26, 2019 | Longview, WA
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Alan Smith
May 25, 2019 | Logan, UT
My Condolences for your loss
Jeremiah Burgess
May 25, 2019 | Eureka, CA
What a nice man Ben was. Mary we have such fond memories of dining at Chin's, you and Ben always made us feel like family. Linda and I will never forget the time when Ben came over to our table with a big smile on his face and picked up our little daughter Stacy and rushed her off to the kitchen to show her to the staff! Please accept our condolences and know that we will always remember him with happy thoughts.
David and Linda Shamblin
May 24, 2019 | Sacramento, CA
Great Man and Great Family! Have a lot of good memories of Chin's. Very sorry for your loss.
Chuck & Diane Williams
Crescent City, CA
Chuck Williams
May 24, 2019 | Crescent City, CA
Mary and family, sorry to hear of Ben's passing. My sympathies. Dolly Cluver
May 24, 2019
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
May 24, 2019
Mary and family: So very sorry to read of Ben's passing. He was such a special and wonderful man and I always enjoyed eating at both the Canton Cafe as well as Chin's. We ate at Chin's a lot over the years and always enjoyed seeing his big happy and wonderful smile and being greeted by you so often. My condolences to you and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. I will be unable to attend the service, but will be there in spirit. Love to all of you.
Kay Reckord Ames
May 24, 2019 | Eureka, CA