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Woodrow Chan Obituary

Woodrow Wilson Chan At 91, died peacefully at home Monday, December 14. After a lifetime on the East Coast, Woody headed West in 1980 where he found his passion at Self Help for the Elderly. He is survived by the families of his son Roger and daughters Carollyn Philip, Debbie Larkin and Naydine Muschel. His son Woody, Jr. preceded him in death. Woody served with the US Army 407 Service Squadron in World War II. A visitation will be held at 11 AM with a Funeral Service at 12 Noon on Tues. Dec. 22, 2009 at HALSTED N. GRAY-CAREW & ENGLISH, 1123 Sutter St., SF. Interment Private Complimentary Parking 415-673-3000

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Dec. 20, 2009.

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December 22, 2009

Nay and I were the lucky ones to have had so much time with you since June. We'll try to carry forward your easy-going manner and easy laughability. Are the angels calling you "uncle Woody" yet? You're loved always, no. 2 daughter

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