Tschon Namru Ombadykow

Tschon Namru Ombadykow

formerly of Howell

Tschon Ombadykow passed away on December 8, 2012 in Fairbanks, Alaska. He was born in Liege, Belgium on Aug. 13, 1949, to a family of Kalmyk Mongolians who had been displaced from their homelands during WW II. He immigrated to the U.S. with his family at age six, and grew up in Freewood Acres in Howell, N.J. Tschon lived his life true to his name, as "Tschon" in Mongolian means "wolf." After moving to Philly, Tschon roamed through Vermont, Virginia, North Carolina, Boston, Nevada and Arizona. In the early 90's, Tschon found his way to Alaska where he settled in Fairbanks, married and raised a family. He worked in construction at the University of Alaska, using their library to pursue his passion for history and culture. He will be remembered for the many humorous stories of his life experiences. Forging a 63-year life of laughter, compassion and knowledge, Tschon was more than a father, a brother and uncle to his family, he was a teacher who encouraged everyone to be "students of life," to pursue their dreams and passions.

Tschon is survived by his daughter, Dolma; son, Alex; sisters, Ketty, Rolma and Gerel; brothers, Zeren, Dava, Jigmid and Telo Tulku Rinpoche. He is further survived by a loving family of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends too numerous to name. He leaves behind his former wives, Stephanie Jordan and Cyd Redfield, with whom he remained good friends.

A religious service to bid him best wishes as he journeys on to his next life, is planned for Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 at Nitsan Buddhist Temple. Service starts at 12:00 pm followed by a reception. Donations may be made to: Nitsan Buddhist Temple, Inc., 186 West 6th St., Howell, N. J. 07731.