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Betty Lai Kom Chang

1933 - 2014

Betty Lai Kom Chang

1933 - 2014

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BORN

1933

DIED

2014

Betty Chang Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 30, 2014.

Betty Lai Kom Chang, 81, of Kailua, Hawaii, passed away on September 27, 2014. She was born in Naalehu, Hawaii and was in Advertising Sales for Sun Press/Midweek Newspaper. She is survived by her husband, Harry Chang; children, Avery Chang, Vernatta Chan (Chang), Melanie Chang, Serena Chang-Gillern, and Willard Chang; 5 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held on October 16, 2014 at Borthwick Mortuary - Mauka Chapel. Visitation will be at 9am and service will begin at 10am.

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October 26, 2015

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Cloydred Lite

October 26, 2015

My memories of Mrs. Chang will forever be dear to my heart. May her spirit live long with us as the stars in heaven.

May 15, 2015

I loved the pictures it brought back sweet memories thank you for sharing Mrs. Chang was my moms best friend way back in the mid 60's she will be for ever missed.
Patti Mabrey

Mom, Mr. Fish and Carol Gillern

November 25, 2014

Mom at Palione Place

November 25, 2014

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Mom and sister in laws

November 25, 2014

Papa and Grandma <3

Keisha Gillern

November 13, 2014

Mom and Inga Langer

November 11, 2014

Celebrating 4th of July with dad's family

November 11, 2014

Mom's final resting place

November 11, 2014

Aunty Mary and Puanani

November 11, 2014

Lillian, Cilla and Melanie at reception table

November 11, 2014

Kailua Senior Citizens Club singing at mom's funeral

November 11, 2014

Lunch with mom at The Willows

November 11, 2014

Photo of dad that he sent to mom

November 11, 2014

November 10, 2014

This poem was printed in your service folder to All:
Come With Me
God saw she was getting tired
and a cure was not to be.
So He put his arms around her
and whispered,"Come with Me."
With tearful hearts
we watched her fade away.
Although we loved her dearly,
we could not make her stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
hard working hands laid to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the Best.

Mom...We Love You & Really Miss You! You Will Always Be in Our Hearts Forever! :)

Mom, me and Grandma <3 I love them so much. I miss you SOOO MUCH grandma, always.

Keisha Gillern

November 10, 2014

November 4, 2014

Vernatta Chan

November 4, 2014

Mom, I miss you very much. I look over my shoulder hoping to see you but I know that you are in a better place. Thank you for being an important part of my life and for everything you've taught me. I'm trying to follow in your footsteps while I cook and bake and I hope to be as good as you are. I remember when you would come by my office to drop off goodies for me and I enjoyed the goodies you brought for me. You are a caring, loving and generous person that any child could have. When I needed something you didn't hesitate to help me and I am grateful for that. I am proud to have you in my life and to be my mother. I love you and one day we will be together again.

Mary Kamaka

November 3, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to you, Harry, and the Ohana. We will miss Betty! I will miss our phone calls!
God bless and much Aloha,
Mary Kamaka & Ohaha

Leolani Kini

October 31, 2014

Aunty Betty, I hear your car pull up in my driveway. You say greetings to my dogs and they quiet, a little. Then you proceed to the backyard, open the gate and pick the ripe lemons. You know it's okay, even if I'm home resting. Next day I find a dish of something ono in the garage. I know it's from you and I'm grateful.

Peter Kai

October 26, 2014

Aunt Betty
Eddie Kai's Boys have great memories of knowing her in the 1970s. Kind and optimistic person.

October 25, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family of beloved betty Chang. I met betty at the Kailua senior club and cherished her frfriendship , her generous nature
And her famous recipes.
I will miss her and she will be forever be in my memory.
Florence Miyashiro

Betty and her tennis friends

Ruth Hirai

October 25, 2014

Monamae Kai Lucks

October 24, 2014

Dear Aunty, you are going to be deeply missed. I had not seen in you in many years but still have memories of family gatherings at your beautiful beach home. You and Uncle Harry were always so welcoming and never yelled at us if we forgot to wash off and dragged sand into the house! I can understand why daddy enjoyed trying to visit his siblings whenever he could. Our condolences to your family for you will be deeply missed but I am sure they will have fond and beautiful memories of your times together. Peace and love to you Aunty! Dear cousins, my heartfelt aloha to all of you and Uncle Harry during such a sad time.

Cloydred Lite

October 21, 2014

I first met Mrs. Chang through her daughter Serena. I was active duty military and Mrs. Chang showed such love and kindness towards me as if I was one of her sons. I will always remember our picnic at Fort Derussy with Serena, Mel, Vern, Keisha and Dayton, Korean foods, good times, and she sure know how to bake some island goodies. Real Ohana I learned from Mrs. Chang. I will miss her deeply her laughs were always so real and uplifting.Gone with God and a bright star in heaven.
Respect and condolences to the Chang family.

Robert Gillern

October 18, 2014

Mrs. Chang, My memories of you are clearly that you were a kind and generous woman who always give of yourself freely to those who were in need whether they were family or not. You will be truly missed. Rob Gillern.

Caroline Gillern

October 18, 2014

I had the pleasure of meeting Betty several years ago when she visited me in Pennsylvania with my daughter-in-law Serena and granddaughter Keisha. We had a wonderful visit and she truly was one person I immediately gravitated to and loved. She will be greatly missed.

Gina Chung

October 17, 2014

Your daughter and I became best friends, way back in 1976
Every weekend spent at your house “surfing the waves” and hanging out …
oh, how I miss that house.

You tried to teach me how to grow herbs and flowers, and even gave me starter plants
but, it was easier to pluck from your garden then keep asking for another starter plant since 1976.

Through the years you tried to teach me…
How to bake your famous cookies and gave me tips on how to cook
But, reality was, it was easier to bake for me than teach me since 1976.

Holidays you filled me up with yummy lemon bars, pear cookies, and oh those delicious meals.
So, every time you baked or cooked you had baggies or jars filled to the rim waiting for me.
With every bit I took, I said you are the best cook ever, since 1976

Those times when Mr. Chang would sit Serena and I down and ask “what are you going to do with your life”? We would look at each other and say “enjoy high school”?
Then, the 1 hour talk would start and we would look for you to rescue us way back in 1976.

Through the years, you filled me up with laugher, you filled me up with happy memories and most of all you filled me up with love and kindness since 1976.

Charles Hoo dong, Charlene Paniku Ohana

October 17, 2014

Our deepest sympathy the the family.
A mothers love is something that is cherished in each one of you, in its own special way....
It was a pleasure to have finally meet my cousins. My father is Betty's older brother.

Karen Kim

October 15, 2014

Betty was a special friend to all the MidWeek gang, always bringing in her wonderful homemade goodies. Aunty Betty was always a caring person, concerned about everyone's well-being, offering "cures" right and left. I will miss her forever.
Karen Kim

Collette Kuriki

October 13, 2014

Mama Chang..You were a dear and special person to me and I thank you for being like a Mom to me. I will always remember your kindness, your generosity and your warm smile. I will truly miss you and will forever remember the wonderful memories as well as the fun times we shared together. You were an awesome cook and baker. Thank you for sharing your cooking tips and receipes with me. You taught me how to make the most delicious cookies ever. My Kailua Ohana says thank you for teaching them how to make kim chee, takuwan and pickle mangoes. Also, thank you for teaching me how to make leis while you were visiting Avery and me in Maui. It was fun picking flowers, making the leis, talking story and watching Korean dramas. Mama may you rest in peace always. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I love you and farewell till we meet again.

I miss you grandma <3

October 13, 2014

Your Birthday this year... June 25, 2014 -- Assagio's Restaurant -- "I am glad tot have spent this day with you Grandma <3"

Keisha Gillern

October 11, 2014

Hey Grandma... Gosh do I miss you so much... But I wanted to let you know that you are the person who taught me to be the nicest person I can be, even when things around me weren't the best. You are the most giving person I have ever known, and I thank God everyday that I got the chance to know you and be close to you. You're the example of a person who is beautiful inside and out, and I'm so proud to have you as my grandma. You're the best cook too, hands down haha and when me and mom taught you how to text made you 10x more adorable haha. I miss the touch of your skin, your smell, and especially you being there in person... But I know that God had a plan for you. I know that you are in a better and more peaceful place, watching over all of us as we live our lives day to day. You are like a mother to me and I couldn't be more grateful to have grown up with you by my side. Now its my time to make you proud and I will do that... You are my inspiration and I love you <3.

Serena Chang Gillern

October 11, 2014

Mom... I Thank God for giving me such a Wonderful Mom & best friend. I will Always Remember Your Smiles that lit up the room because you were such a kind, friendly, loving and giving kind of Mom. I love the memories that You Always seem to do & know everything. I Thank you for all you have done for me & my kids. I will Always Cherish the many Laughs & Good Times we shared together. Mom, You will be in My Heart Forever. I Love You Always Mom. :) I know thru life's journey I will see you again.
John 3:16 (NIV) For God so loved the world that he gave his one & only Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

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