Josephine C. Yen

I took the wheelchair picture of October 12, 2013. It is like yesterday. Auntie Josephine told me many stories of her younger days from 1920s to 1940s in the old Shanghai. All wonderful memories. We will love you and miss you always, Auntie Josephine.

Josephine Yen was characterized by refined culture, manners and kindness. My family went to see her and she told my kids stories and cultureal things. We have a profoundly good memory of her. She will always be in our memory.

I met Josephine Yen thirty years ago. She never stopped charming me with her personal youth stories from 1920's to 1940's and giving me advices even weeks ago. My whole family truly appreciates her for the loving and caring she gave to my family. All I can describe Josephine is she was so gentle, generous, kind and charming. My family and I will deeply miss Josephine. May her rest in heavenly peace.

We were always encouraged by Andy and Josephine through their gentle, encouraging presence at Calvary Church. May the Lord continue to bless their children's children in Christ for generations to come.

Dear Jennifer and family,

I knew your dear grandparents for many years at Calvary OPC in Glenside. They were particular friends of my parents. Andy sang in the choir with us most of that time and Josephine always had a smile for everyone. Thank you for posting the pictures and story of their early life. May our Lord comfort you in this great loss.

When Andy and Josephine could no longer attend worship services at our church (and theirs)we all missed them so much. On the occasions when I visited them, they were so gracious, interested in my family and in the broader church family. They had great love for Christ's church, and were always happy to know that the Word was faithfully going forth.

My deepest condolences. I know from her granddaughter Jennifer Betit Yen how much of a special lady and a rock for her family she was. Seeing the kind of person her granddaughter Jen is, Josephine Chuch Liu Yen has left a great legacy.

Jennifer,
Your grandmother sounds like an incredibly loving and compassionate woman. I wish I had the privilege of knowing her, but I can see that the love and kindness she had lives on in you. I am so honored and grateful to have you as a friend in my life. Thank you. I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Give love to each other--and to yourself. For love is the only thing that is real, and connects us all.

All my best,
Chen