Geoffrey P. Wong

In 1989, while working as a Deputy Sheriff, I stopped Geoff for speeding on I-80 near Fairfield. Something about the "CALBEAR" license plate got me thinking. When I saw his Driver License, I just started laughing. I told him to slow down and have a great day because I used to watch him on "Charlie Chan Theater." He laughed and said, "I didn't slow down cuz I didn't think you had jurisdiction!" Then I laughed, saying, "Anywhere in the state.! We shook hands and parted. Nice man. Very sorry to...

I met Geoff Wong (finally) while I was working at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe in 1983. I approached him and asked if he was Geoff Wong. He said yes, and asked if I was one of his law students. I said "no" I remembered him from "GWAT" Geoff Wong's Adventure Theater He laughed. The woman who accompanied him had no idea what I/we were talking about He explained the entire story to the two of us about how he came to host GWAT on KCRA -- and how he came up with these Gawd-Awful movies. He had created...

(Sometimes it seems crazy the things you remember.) I was in the Air Force for 4 years between 1972 & 1976 and spent my last year-and-a-half at (then) McClellan Air Force Base on the north side of Sacramento (Calif). As a reader of science-fiction since a child in Texas it was natural for me to gravitate to 'Geoffrey Wong's Adventure Theater' on a local Sacramento TV station. I believe that 'GWAT' was broadcast late Friday nights. When I think about those times I smile. (signed) Paul in...

This remembrance showed up in my inbox today, Feb 29, 2024. I certainly remember Geoff from our days at McClatchy. I didn't know Geoff was also at Cal, so our paths didn't cross. And being in SoCal after graduation didn't give me a chance to connect. Our best to the family. Ron and Judy Chong, Hacienda Heights. GO BEARS!

Christmas 2023. Jeff was my UC classmate, I always admired him, in 2019 upon my election as Member, State Board of Equalization for 4 southern Ca. counties(l0 million of us), we had lunch in Sacramento when I was in town for our meeting. Had no idea it was his final year. He was always upbeat. Great obituary salute to his life. I wish his family great memories and appreciation that he added to the life of so many. Mike Schaefer, [email protected] (photo with Gov. and 100 yo state...

It has been two-years since your death in October 2020, but the well-written obit by sister, Pink, still resonates when reread by me. Still miss your presence, Geoff.

Geoff and I “Saved the Delta King” in 1969 and I managed his campaign for Mayor. We were friends for years and I was surprised and saddened by his passing. A great guy and an even greater loss.

Even though Geoff and I were at Cal at the same time and even though we both worked in the law, I only got acquainted with Geoff in the last 5-10 years. That's not to say I wasn't aware of him. You couldn't live in Sacramento and not be aware of Geoff Wong, on television, on the waterfront, everywhere. He was bigger than life, a life force and once you met him, you were a friend. His greeting, huge smile and personality filled a room. He will be missed by all who knew him (and many who...

I had the wonderful opportunity to travel with Geoff and his soul-mate Lauren to Bali a few years ago and experienced his exceptional zest for life and loving soul. His roaring laugh and bright smile made you feel welcomed and special in his presence. Now as he has left this earth, he will be united in heaven with his Love Lauren, but he will also leave a void of human kindness .