Eva Chan Obituary
CHAN, Eva Y.
Born March 31, 1918 in San Francisco, Calif., Eva suddenly and peacefully began her journey to heaven from Sutter General Hospital on April 12, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. While she left behind many loved ones, Eva capped a long and eventful life with wonderful memories of her 90th birthday surprise party. Eva was a life-long avid bowler, and rolled a 516 series with a high game of 195 a few days before her 90th birthday. The long time Sacramento Area resident also enjoyed mahjong, fishing, trap shooting, and golf. Eva loved traveling, especially going with family on cruises and trips to Disneyland. She was proud of visiting Cal Expo with her granddaughter 35 out of the last 36 years, with the exception due to the birth of her only great-grandchild in 2004. Preceded in death by George T. Chan, her loving husband of 57 years, Eva is survived by daughter Gloria (Barry) Koyama, granddaughter Dena (Greg) Uding, great granddaughter Tiana Uding, and daughter Glenda (Steve) Spero and granddaughter Melissa (Josh) Levy, and numerous family members and friends. Private interment, East Lawn Sierra Hills Cemetery, Sacramento.
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Gloria
April 12, 2025
It's been seventeen years since you left us to join Dad in heaven. Your love of life and for your family lives on each day as we continue in your footsteps. Barry and I are still bowling and celebrate both you and Dads passion. We love and miss you everyday!
Glenda
March 31, 2025
Families are Forever
Happy Birthday Mom
Lots of fond memories
Glenda and Gloria
Glenda
March 31, 2025
Happy Birthday Mom.
Lots and lots of hugs
Glenda and Steve
March 31, 2024
Happy Birthday Mom
and
Happy Easter
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Glenda
May 14, 2023
Happy Mother's Day
Gloria and Glenda
March 31, 2023
Happy Birthday Mom
Families Are Forever
Gloria Koyama
December 16, 2022
Happy 118th Birthday Daddy (12/15/04)! You and your smile are dearly missed. Memories of you remain in our hearts, especially when we're bowling in your old stomping grounds! Love, Gloria & Barry
Glenda, Melissa and Steve
December 15, 2022
Happy Birthday Dad....120 years old
Glenda
May 8, 2022
Happy Mother's Day
Miss you and dad so much.
Glenda and Steve
March 30, 2022
Happy Birthday Mom
Glenda
March 25, 2022
Hi Mom,
I have been thinking a lot about you. I have been going through our family treasures upstairs and I found this picture of us today. Sooooo mannnny great memories.
Glenda and Steve
March 25, 2022
Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad
Glenda and Steve
January 1, 2022
Happy New Year Mom and Dad
Glenda and Steve
December 15, 2021
Glenda and Steve
December 15, 2021
Glenda and Steve
December 15, 2021
Today is dad's birthday 117 years old
Glenda
April 1, 2021
Mom, Spring has Sprung
A Very Happy Birthday Mom
Glenda, Steve & Melissa
March 31, 2021
Happy Birthday Mom
Glenda and Gloria
April 30, 2020
Glenda Steve Gloria Barry<br />Families Are Forever
Glenda and Gloria
April 30, 2020
Families Are Forever
Glenda, Melissa and Steve
April 30, 2020
Glenda, Melissa and Steve
April 30, 2020
Glenda, Melissa and Steve
April 30, 2020
Glenda, Melissa and Steve
April 30, 2020
Glenda, Melissa and Steve
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Glenda, Melissa and Steve
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Glenda, Melissa and Steve
April 30, 2020
Glenda, Melissa and Steve
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Glenda, Melissa and Steve
April 30, 2020
Glenda, Melissa and Steve
April 30, 2020
Glenda, Melissa and Steve
April 30, 2020
Happy May Day Mom and Dad, Lots and lots of flowers from our garden.
Our prayers are with you
Glenda and Steve and Tweeter
April 15, 2020
Lots to remember. Love you so much.
Mom's beautiful iris
Glenda
April 11, 2020
Happy Easter Mom, Your iris are blooming in the back yard. We love you soooooooooooooooo much. You're in our prayers daily. Our Eternal Family
Mom's Favorite Dish
Glenda Spero
August 7, 2019
Thinking of us at Jade Fountain....Sweet memories
Glenda, Melissa and Steve
May 1, 2019
Happy May Day Mom
April 12, 2019
Hi Mom,
I can't believe it has been eleven years since you went to be with Dad. I know in my heart, that you are in a better place and free from pain. I talk to you daily about things and rely on what you have taught me to make wise decisions. You were the most loving, caring, kind and generous person. I am so blessed to have you as my mother. I love you with all my heart. Thank you for looking after me and my family.
Love,
Gloria
Glenda, Steve and Melissa
March 31, 2019
Happy Birthday Mom. Lots of hugs and kisses
Glenda Spero
February 3, 2019
You are in my daily prayers....Love you so much. Mui
April 12, 2017
Hi Mom,
It has been nine years today that you went to be with Dad. I know you are at peace and free from pain. I miss and love you everyday that passes; and I talk to you and Dad all the time. I know you are there for me whenever I need you. Love, Gloria
Let's Eat...Yummy
Glenda and Melissa
May 8, 2016
Happy Mother's Day Mom
Today Melissa and I went to Jade Fountain for lunch
Glenda & Steve
March 31, 2016
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear Mommy,
Happy Birthday to you.
Happy Easter Poe Poe & Gung Gung
Melissa
March 28, 2016
Happy Easter Poe Poe & Gung Gung! Lots of Hugs and Kisses, Melissa
We know you are at peace with Dad by your side.
Glenda & Steve
February 13, 2016
Happy Valentine's Day Mom
We totally love you sooooooo much!
White Roses for 2015 Mother's Day...Love You So Much...You're Always in Our Prayers
Glenda and Melissa
May 11, 2015
Barry
May 10, 2015
Happy Mother's Day Mom. You'd be very proud of your daughter, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter. They're all loving and caring just as you were!
Gloria
May 10, 2015
Dear Mom, I want to wish you a Happy Mother's Day, I think about you all the time and all the wonderful memories we made together. I miss you very much, but know you are with Dad and are together once again. I love you.
Woo Sisters
Glenda Spero
April 7, 2015
Glenda & Steve
April 1, 2015
You light up our life.
April 1, 2015
Glenda & Steve
March 31, 2015
Glenda & Steve
March 31, 2015
Glenda & Steve
March 31, 2015
Glenda & Steve
March 31, 2015
Glenda & Steve
March 31, 2015
Glenda & Steve
March 31, 2015
Glenda & Steve
March 31, 2015
Happy Birthday Mom
We love you sooooooo much.
Crown Beach
March 25, 2015
Glenda and Steve Spero
March 25, 2015
Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad. We love you both sooooo much!!!!!
2014 Mother's Day - Melissa & Belle
Glenda & Melissa Spero
May 20, 2014
2014 Mother's Day - Glenda & Belle
Glenda & Melissa Spero
May 20, 2014
Barry & Gloria
March 31, 2014
HAPPY 96th BIRTHDAY Mom! We constantly think about you and your loving ways. We're doing our best to live by your examples and honor your memory. Every year the memorial azalea tree (...from Barry's SMUD colleagues) blooms on your birthday and reminds us of your vibrant spirit.
Love Always and Forever!
Gloria * Mom * Glenda
Glenda Spero
March 30, 2014
Happy Birthday Mom! I smile when I think about all the good times we spent together. Your bulbs are growing beautifully in our front and back yard. The rose bushes are budding and blooming. Thank you for all the wonderful memories.
Gloria * Mom * Glenda
Glenda Spero
March 30, 2014
Glenda and Steve
May 1, 2012
Happy May Day, MOM
All your plants are growing beautifully in our yard. Thank you for shining down on them and us. Love you soooooo much.
Glenda Spero
May 8, 2011
Glenda Spero
May 8, 2011
Glenda Spero
May 8, 2011
Missing Mom & Dad sooooooo much
Glenda & Melissa
May 8, 2011
Happy Mother's Day
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
By Mark Twain
Dena & Tia
April 2, 2011
Hi Poe Poe.....
Tia and I think of you daily. Whenever she sees a panda, she thinks of you, too. :-) Sure wish you could have attended "Grandparents Day" at her school.....you would have loved to see her perform. She's growing up so fast.
We miss you so very much!!!!!
Gloria & Barry
March 31, 2011
Dear Mom,
Happy 93rd birthday today! We're dedicating tomorrow night's bowling to your memory. We miss you, as do your bowling friends.
Love always and forever.
Glenda & Steve
March 30, 2011
Hi Mom, Tons of your treasured plants are growing everywhere in our front, side and back yards. When we look outside we see your living plants flourishing everywhere. They make us smile and happy. All of your house plants are thriving too. Enjoy another birthday and anniversary celebration with Dad. You both are always in our thoughts and prayers. We love you bunches.
Dena
April 5, 2010
I hope you had a very happy birthday and also a happy anniversary. We all think about you every day. I went through my closet and found a bunch of goodies you bought for Tia but never had the chance to give her. She loves the stuffies and other toys. We love and miss you sooooooooo much!
Melissa visiting Poe Poe
July 21, 2009
Eva's 90th Surprise Birthday Party - Oakland CA
July 20, 2009
For Poe Poe with all my love, Melissa
Melissa Levy
July 20, 2009
Taking care of those we love.
When I was a Sophomore in high school, my mom helped out a lot with the caring of her father. She'd drive back and forth weekly to care for her father. The drive wasn't bad only about 2 hours depending on traffic. I remember she would come and go at odd hours to avoid traffic. Her father had Alzheimer for at least 2 years, I can't remember but it seemed like forever. I can't remember all the details I just remember she wasn't home much. For my birthday she baked me a cherry pie, I don't recall her baking a pie from scratch any other time. Maybe she baked to relieve stress.
This past year my Maternal Grandmother passed away, she lived a few exits away from us. So for the year before she passed away, I became really active in helping her, driving her to bowling every Wed., I also went with her to her doctor's appointments and was her advocate, she wouldn't speak up when she went to the doctor. I went and I made things happen, it was a success in that sense, she got the best care possible to her with me by her side, then she stayed with us when her electrical power went out and then for several days when the phone lines were down, I'd take her to her doctor's visits, and then near the end we didn't know at the time, but she got really bad psoriasis so the week before her big 90th surprise party. I went over everyday to massage her scalp to get rid of all the dead skin and her legs. It was a success and she looked beautiful for her 90th birthday.
She passed on about a week later..
Her birthday is on March 30th and we had a HUGE surprise birthday party for her in Oakland. Then about a week later she got sick and wasn't able to walk. I went over there to pick her up for bowling and was running late and thought I missed her. If I miss her, she would have driven on her own. I went inside to double check and found her in bed. She said she couldn't walk it started the night before when she returned home with her friends. She couldn't get out of the car. Well I stayed with her that day. I had to work that night so I called Josh and asked him to come stay with her while I was at work and then I'd come home right afterwards and then he could go home. He was great. He didn't question me, he just said, yes. She wasn't eating much, but before I left she was in the mood for Chinese food so I called Josh and on his way there he picked it up for her. I went to work and came back and he went home.
Back to Grandma, we noticed that her legs were all swollen and we didn't think too much of it, we thought it would go away. Well it persisted. We had an appointment next week to go to the doctor so we thought we'd just wait it out. Well then she had this horrible sore that got worse and worse so I made an appointment for Fri. I called my Aunt and she met us at the house on Fri and we all went to the doctor. I think from there they sent us for x-rays and another test, I can't remember what it was called but it was to look for blood clots. Well I had to call for that 2nd test and make an appointment, they didn't have one until next week. I explained to them that I needed one now I explained to them that the doctor thought she may have a blood clot and that was why her legs were so swollen and she couldn't walk and I didn't want her to die waiting for the exam. I can't remember the exact details, but it was something logical and polite. Well they took us in and they told us the result would be to us next week. I let them know that we also need to know the results as soon as possible. By this time I had been at her house since Wed and I needed to get home so I talked to her and let her know that she will probably have to be living with someone from now on and she had her choice of where to live, my aunt's, my cousins, my mom's or our house, she choose our house. She bowls weekly and was really down about what if she would never be able to walk again. I told her we would still go bowling, and said she couldn't do worse then the blind guy on her team and we laughed about that and if she had to she could bowl in a wheelchair, she said she'd seen it before. Then the other thing she does is play mah jong every week. I told her that wouldn't change either. They sit most of the time anyway, what's the difference if she brought her own chair. Then the issue was going to the bathroom. I asked her how often does she really go, well only once half way through when they take a break, it's a really intense game. Well I told her I'd stay with her my work was portable all I needed was my laptop and I could do it in the other room. Then during the break we could wheel her to the bathroom I can help her up and that would be that, nothing would really change. She wouldn't miss out on anything. We had some good laughs talking about that. Also my job was flexible and she was on the way home from Josh's work so either Josh or I would be able to take her and pick her up for all her usual activities. So it was settled. I also gave her the option of if she really didn't want to live with anyone she could live in a care physicality, I had to give her all the options, and I know she really didn't want to be a burden on anyone and she enjoyed her independence. Well she still opted for our house.
Well, after the doctor on Friday we came back to my house and she was tired so she took a nap, then a few hrs later the doctor called and we needed to bring her right away to the ER she had a really bad infection and they were going to treat it. So I went to wake her up and before we left I suggested she eat something before we get there and they tell us she couldn't eat, you know how hospitals are. Josh heated up the left over from the Chinese restaurant, the dou foo and rice, her favorite dish and gave her some BBQ chicken he had just made, she loves his BBQ chicken it's her favorite dish when she comes over. Well, to our shock she gobbled it all up. Josh had a friend over so I told him he might as well stay at home we'll probably be awhile so took off. We talked the whole way she was awake and alert and we had lots of good laughs. It was great. When we arrived my aunt and uncle were there (my mom's sister and husband who live in the Sacramento area who were her primary care giver till I moved closer to her, my mom lives in Walnut Creek, a 2 hr drive about so her sister did most of the help with her mom. My mom was coming up every weekend to spend time with her mom and I would see her too.)
She was admitted to the ER and they ran some more tests and then they told us they thought she had this flesh eating disease and she had 8 hrs to live or something to that effect. It was a shock from just a week ago she bowled her all time high for the year 195. She had the top score of the women on her league now she was going to die. I called my mom the news and told her the news, she and my dad drove right up. Soon as they admitted her they gave her some drug so she was lifeless. It was like she was gone soon as they gave her the drug. I had just driven with her to the hospital and she was tired but we laughed and chatted now it was like she was gone. I went to the cafeteria to find something to eat. My aunt and uncle were there and I had just spent the last several days with her and we had a great time together I let them have the time with her alone. My mom came and my cousin came and Josh came and when everyone was there they took off her breathing mask. She never wanted to be hooked up to machines, but they put the mask on her while they were going their tests and she would only live a few minutes longer once they took it off. Well I was with the nurse as her table outside my grandma's room looking in the window and everyone else was gathered around her and the nurse said she lasted significantly longer then the norm once they took the mask off her. It was really unusual. My mom and Aunt held her hands and said there good byes, they weren't ready to let her go. It was really sudden on one hand.
We had it all planned out that she was going to move in with us. I was planning on putting in rails and all that stuff people need. On the other hand she was 90 and she had lots of aches and pains over the years and was in constant pain, but didn't like to complain about it. I was grateful that I spent so much time with her the year prior to her passing. We have no regret with her. I was sad to see her go, but happy that she only suffered the worst of it for 3 days. I was grateful to have all those laughs with her as we drove to the doctor and hospital. We laughed so hard we cried. It was good. I want to go that way, not all the aches and pains that lead up to it but die fully cognate, not having to wear depends with Alzheimer's. Yes I miss her, but she's in a better place now, free from all her aches and pains, she really didn't want to be wheelchair bound.
Dena
July 7, 2009
Still thinking of you......Tia mentions you, Roxie, and Uno ALL the time and fondly talks about how you three must be getting along. :-) It really warms my heart to know that she remembers you and had to great fortune to spend her first 3.5 years creating memories with you. We love you SO much!
Glenda Spero
December 19, 2008
Mommy, Mommy, Mommy
I love you and miss you :(
Dena
October 28, 2008
We miss you soooo much and think of you each and every day. I love you, Poe Poe!!!!!
Rosemarie Mirsepassi
May 12, 2008
It was a pleasure to have known Eva and bowl with her on the Friday Night Mixers league at Country Club Lanes. You could always tell that she was enjoying herself by the ever-present smile on her face, and she spread that enjoyment to everyone around her. Even though she was the senior member of her family's team, Eva held her own with the best of them, winning her share of quarters each night. My deepest condolences to Eva's family. She will be missed.
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Jim Ferry
April 25, 2008
What a rich full live Eva lived. What an example to those who are getting old and can use you to set some alive and well and active goals.
Cheryl Atkinson
April 22, 2008
My prayers are with you and the family at this difficult time. What wonderful memories you all can call on of this sweet, full of life, spunky, generous woman.
Lori & Pete Ghelfi
April 21, 2008
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May you find comfort and peace in your wonderful memories...
Susan May
April 21, 2008
Our prayers are for you to find some peace with this loss to your family.
What great times you got to spend with her...and what a legacy she left behind in a good friend like you Dena..!!
Our sincerest sympathies...
Eric & Susan May
Deanna Denton
April 21, 2008
My prayers are with the family. After watching the video of the 90th birthday celebration and the beautiful photos of her, you will always have wonderful memories of her life and the time you spent with her.
Kirsten Moran
April 21, 2008
We enjoyed spending the day with you at Princesses on Ice. How wonderful that Tiana got to share such a fun day with her great-grandma.
Lori Buford
April 21, 2008
Dena, my sincere condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary, Serge, and Rey Jimenez
April 21, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Heather & Chris Wilson
April 21, 2008
We are grateful you were a part of giving us our good friend & neighbor (Dena). Dena has many fond memories with you.
Julie Myers
April 21, 2008
I didn't get to meet you here on earth but I look forward to getting to know you in Heaven.
Alicia Wong
April 21, 2008
My deepest condolences to you and your family. May the memories of your grandmother tickle your heart and bring a smile to your face during this difficult time. From the birthday video, you can tell she touched and enriched the lives of all who knew her. She will be greatly missed.
Jackie Schwartz
April 21, 2008
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Cousins Steve, Jackie & Jake
Linda Slavik
April 21, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. She will live in your hearts forever.
Richard Sandoval
April 21, 2008
"A Silent Tear"
Just close your eyes and you will see
All the memories that you have of me
Just sit and relax and you will find
I'm really still there inside your mind
Don’t cry for me now I'm gone
For I am in the land of song
There is no pain, there is no fear
So dry away that silent tear
Don’t think of me in the dark and cold
For here I am, no longer old
I'm in that place that’s filled with love
Known to you all, as "UP ABOVE"
My deepest condolences to the her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace.
Samantha O'Boyle
April 20, 2008
Eva,
I was blessed to have known you! I will always be greatfull to you for making me feel loved and welcomed into your magnificent family heritage and culture! You will be remembered with love! What a remarkable lady you ever were! Love you!
Samantha
Tina Woo
April 20, 2008
My summers were spent with Auntie Eva & Uncle George. My favorite memories were cooking dollar size pancakes in the morning with Auntie Eva, picking fruits & vegetables and playing in the sprinklers on those "hot" summer days! Auntie loved to fish, but didn't eat fish. She would always cook or bring me my favorite "black bass" whenever she or Uncle George had a good catch.
Another cherished memory will be when Auntie Eva took Dena & I on a cruise (Dena do you remember?!) We had the best time, speed walking on the deck after breakfast, getting all dressed up for meals and taking those day trips to the different islands.
I could go on and on about my time with Auntie Eva ... or should I say "time out" in the food pantry!
I am so greatful we all could celebrate your 90th birthday and I will dearly miss you Auntie Eva, say "hi" to everyone for me. Love you!!
Tina & Ray
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