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Jenny Lam Obituary
1956-2018
Jenny Lam resided in Houston, Tx since 1977 and was born in Taipei, Taiwan on July 6th, 1956 to William and Wen-Ling Liang. She was taken from us on January 11th, 2018. She is survived by her children Michelle and Richard.
Jenny moved to America in 1972 to attend Tocca Falls High in Atlanta, Ga. She then began college in Los Angeles, Ca where she reunited with and married Bao Lam since the two met in middle school in Laos. Jenny started working at a Chinese restaurant but then moved up to secretary at Dresser Rand. She knew she had work hard to provide the life she wanted for her children. Through hard work and determination she would eventually come to own a chain of Subway franchises and properties.
Jenny was a beloved generous friend and daughter but above all she was the best mother. She always made sure the people around her were taken care of and happy. She will be missed beyond words by her family and friends.
Jenny's funeral will be held on Sunday, January 28th, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Winford Funeral Homes Northwest, 8588 Breen Road, Houston, Tx 77064.
If guests would like, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to 100 club (www.100club.org), American Bodhi Center (www.americanbodhicenter.org) or Texas Buddhist Association (www.jadebuddha.org).
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Memories and Condolences
for Jenny Lam
Mark Davey
January 19, 2023
Jenny was a wonderful neighbor and even a better friend to me and my family. We think of her often and hope she is resting in peace. Respectfully, Mark and Carmen Davey.
Mark Davey
January 19, 2021
Jenny was one of the kindest and most generous people I have every met. We were neighbors when our twin girls were born and Jenny, her mother and the entire family were very helpful with girls and my wife. I still have difficulty processing what happened to two wonderful people but trust my faith they are in a better place and looking down on Michelle and Richard.
Mark Davey
January 19, 2020
Jenny, you will always be loved and very much missed. Rest in peace. Your legacy will be carried on by Michelle and Richard.
Cristina Sanchez
January 28, 2018
Mrs. Lam,
The most sweetiest little lady I knew. I hate I couldn't tell you how much I appreciated you helping around the office or even having you there. You did so much!! Thank you for the Christmas gifts, bringing me lunch or at times enough food for my family, so I wouldn't have to cook dinner, thank you for the stories you told about yourself & Mr. Lam to give me advice, y'all were lovely people!!!! Y'all raised 2 amazing kids. May your beautiful soul rest in peace. You & Mr. Lam will be missed by MANY!!!
Chuck Nance
January 25, 2018
When I was 15.5 years old, I got my first job with Bao and his wife Jenny Lam. Until I left for college at 18, I worked at/managed their Marble Slab Creamery franchises. I've been searching for a word to describe them...and the one that keeps coming to mind is, lovely.
They were lovely people.
Over the years (although not often enough), when I would come home to Houston to see family, I would stop by to visit them. First, it was just me. Later, I brought my wife by to meet these people whose approval always meant so much. And the last time, I had the pleasure of introducing them to my son.
While I'm on the subject of family, I feel it's important to say something about Bao and Jenny's kids: Michelle and Richard. When last I saw them, they were small children. The adults they've become? I just know Bao and Jenny had to be so proud-though, they always were. Richard, Michelle, if you are reading this, I want you to know that as long as I knew them (and you), the sun rose and set in their world with you. Never were your names brought up that smiles did not accompany. Never did your grandparents bring you into the store to see them that their eyes didn't light up at your presence.
They were lovely people.
And it was not just me that Bao and Jenny were gracious toward. My parents and the Lams did their banking at the same establishment. From time to time they would run into each other, and NEVER did an occassion as this arise that either of them didn't make the effort to speak to my father and mother. I was a former employee that had not been a part of their lives for almost 30 years, yet Bao and Jenny made the effort to maintain a relationship with my parents. Dad always would tell me about these meetings, and every time, it made his day.
They were lovely people.
The circumstances of their passing has broken my heart, and shaken my soul. I doubt I'll ever get over it-nor do I think I want to. However, I've decided to deal with it as I think Bao and Jenny would wish. Paraphrasing Dr. Seuss, when thinking of them, rather than cry because they're gone, I choose to smile because of the people they were and impact on my life they made, when they were here.
They were lovely people.
Mark Davey
January 25, 2018
Richard and Michelle, we are so sorry for your loss and cannot express the shock when we saw the coverage of your parents.
Your family - including your parents, grandmother and both of you - were great friends to us when our daughters were born and through their early years.
Growing up as your neighbors, we watched both of you mature through college into bright, respectable adults. I am sure your parents were very proud of both of you.
Our heart goes out you, your family and friends. We never know why these tragedies occur, but please know you are loved and surrounded by love.
Sincerly, Mark and Carmen Davey
SSR
January 25, 2018
I am very sorry for the tragic loss of your parents. I saw your story on the news and I wanted to send you my condolences and to let you know you and your family are in our prayers. Praying for peace and strength. Take care of yourselves.
January 25, 2018
My condolences to family and friends. May the God of all comfort give you peace during this time.
January 25, 2018
While words fail to capture the pain of losing a love one, we look forward to the time when words will fail to capture the joy of our love ones returned to us. Our condolences.
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