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Jon Wei Chaun Fong
1959 - 2017
Jon Wei Chaun Fong
1959 - 2017
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BORN
1959
DIED
2017
Jon Fong Obituary
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Irma De leon
February 2, 2024
Love and miss you
Irma
Jon and I at my daughter's wedding in 2002.
Lori Berkemer
December 5, 2018
I just came across Jon's obituary last night. My heart broke into a million pieces. Jon and I met in 1984 at Pacific Hospital of Long Beach where he was doing his internship and I was an ICU nurse. We stayed friends for 20 years then somehow lost contact but he was always in my heart. Jon I love you and will miss you for the rest of my life.
We all here Johnny !<br />Me, Vicky, Yvonne, Maypo, May, Ofer, Sam ,Matt,<br />Cherry, Jonathan, Bryan<br />Kevin and Zoey.
maylee Abesamis
November 6, 2018
Our 2018 Wesco Heart walk in Honoring our cousin Johnny on Nov 2
maylee Abesamis
November 6, 2018
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maylee Abesamis
November 6, 2018
Hi Johnny, WE are all here to honoring you on Nov 3 Wesco Heart Walk.
Vicky, Jon, & Yvonne
Yvonne
October 21, 2018
My cousin Maylee is doing a heart walk with the American Heart Association through her work. She's walking to honor Jon since he died of heart failure. Please pass this on to anyone who knows Jon. Maylee, my sister Vicky, cousins May and Maypo, second cousins Samantha and Jonathan (and their spouses Matt and Cherry), and I will be walking to honor Jon. Ironically, the event takes place in Santa Clarita, where Jon lived, on our mother's birthday, November 3rd. Thank you. ♥
http://www2.heart.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app312b?fr_id=3477&pg=personal&px=11580044&NONCE_TOKEN=83D5B686098B486650B8A12CF5D91CA8
Michael Ostia
September 19, 2018
I knew Jon from my work as a travel agent. I was actually just looking him up because I haven't heard from him in a while and then I saw this. I am stunned and shocked. I can honestly say that he is probably one of the nicest people I've ever come across in my line of work. He was always patient and talked to me more as a friend than his agent. It didn't hurt that he had a great sense of humor either. A phone call with Jon is like a breath of fresh air. You will be missed Jon.
Michael Ostia
Kevin Livengood
July 24, 2018
I knew Jon on a very casual basis in high school (Cypress, of course). I played basketball and ran both cross-country and track and field. In his and my senior year, Jon turned out for track and field, but I can't remember exactly what he competed in. My senior year was fraught with injuries I didn't understand until later in life. Ten years after graduation from Cypress High, the first reunion was held for the Cypress High class of 1976. A very good friend from elementary, junior high, and high school had attended. I didn't attend, but my friend lent me the little program from the reunion (pre-internet). Jon had attended, and it said he was training as an emergency physician. My thought at the time was this is the only person from our class to become a physician, and that still holds. Flash forward the better part of thirty years, I'm looking at the provider schedule for the next month at a small critical access hospital in Northern California (where I'm the Director of Pharmacy), and the name Jon Fong is there for a few shifts in the emergency department. When he came in on maybe his first or second shift, I went down the elevator to re-introduce myself. I'm not sure Jon made the connection, but it was clear to him that I had indeed been there at Cypress High. His favorite story was when Ed Lessard came into Mel Komatsu's calculus class during an exam and Mel challenged Ed to be helpful in any way (Ed was a foreign language teacher and one of the assistant track and field coaches). Jon said you could not believe the look on Mel's face when Ed started talking about some very technical aspect of mathematics that applied to what they were being tested on. Jon told me great stories about Pine Junior High (I went to Orangeview), Los Alamitos General Hospital, Long Beach State, etc. At any rate, its truly heartbreaking to see that Jon left us as what I regards as still a young man. This whole experience is just one more grand example of things happening for a reason.
Jon, sister Vicky, and Mark Briggs, summer 1980 before COMP
Lisa Stojack
May 23, 2018
Jon and Lisa, Long Beach State Graduation 1980
Lisa Stojack
May 23, 2018
Fearless...
Lisa Stojack
May 23, 2018
Reno, College Trip
Lisa Stojack
May 23, 2018
So Jon... College ski trip
Lisa Stojack
May 23, 2018
Cypress High School Senior Picture 1976
Lisa Stojack
May 23, 2018
Summer academy year book, 1975
Lisa Stojack
May 23, 2018
High school year book, 1975, junior year
Lisa Stojack
May 23, 2018
40 Year Reunion, Cypress High School, 2016
Lisa Stojack
May 23, 2018
Jon and I dated in late highschool, and then on and off through college, and medical school for him and dental school for me.
Jon was a larger than life character. He thought big, dreamed big, achieved big, and loved big. The world was his playground, and it had no boundaries. So much to explore, do, be. He had only one speed full throttle. He was driven, unstoppable. He empowered others, through his own example, to excel in their own lives.
People were his first priority. His insatiable desire was to help, heal, love.
His genuine compassion, wise insight, and bright smile comforted, reassured, and elevated.
His skills as a physician were masterful and well honed; equally as powerful was his laughter, or laughter he incited in others. His playfulness amused, and wild pranks were show stoppers.
He could gently tune into your concerns, engaging his softer side, then a second later send you to the floor in a belly laugh after surgically striking at some vulnerable part of you. One time, we were bantering back and forth, one lining each other. Jon won, hands down, when he poked fun at my full smile, quipping, Why is it every time you smile, I want to throw you a sugar cube... Meanie! But very funny. It took guts to be around Jon...
Jon always seemed to be ahead of the game, multiple steps ahead of the rest. Maybe he got called up to the big league, made the all star team, playing for the Master Coach. Perhaps his love, help, and healing can now be optimized on the Other Side. I bet he'd thrive on the ability to help people even more profoundly. Last month my husband had a heart attack, and I get the sense that Jon played a part in saving him too many coincidences directed him to timely, essential treatment.
Jon continues. Look for him.
God blessed us with Jon. God bless Jon's forever love, Priscilla, his beautiful mother and sisters, and all his family and friends. And God grant us peace on our journey until we see him again.
Joshua Greenwald
May 9, 2018
What I will always remember about Jon will be the times we spent with him over Christmas. Yes, the Thanksgiving trips to Vegas were always filled with fun events like magic shows, food eating competitions, mango mojitos, and tracking down restaurants serving Bananas Foster. Jon would always come up with a new way to give his Mom cash, buy rounds of lottery tickets for Vicky, and set aside cash gifts for winning whichever new games he came up with. Even though Jon rarely participated in the games, he was always there egging everyone else on, upping the stakes, and laughing in delight as the rest of us competed for his unknown prizes. With Jon, Christmas as always a day meant for stuffing ourselves with food, unwrapping an onslaught of gifts he would be for everyone despite the secret santa rule, and playing games all day long. For that day of the year, regardless if you were 5 or 50, he made sure everyone was part of the fun and felt like a child again.
David Carlton
May 6, 2018
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Our last family photo with Jon on the last day I saw him in Las Vegas, November 25th, 2017. R.I.P., Jonny. I love you. ❤
Yvonne
April 19, 2018
It was Jon's birthday yesterday, April 18th, 2018. He would have turned 59. We celebrated by going to a restaurant where Vicky planned on going for his birthday because they have the best bananas foster, which is his favorite dessert. We gave a toast to him before having dinner. We love and miss him dearly. It's hard to believe he's been gone four months.
I haven't had time to print this guest book yet because we've been busy settling Jon's things all these months. It's incredible how much Jon was doing...he had laser facial offices in four locations, was writing a script, working as an ER doctor in Las Vegas and as an independent contractor, traveling in and out of the country for business, helping friends and family with their bio-identical meds, and spending as much time as he could with his 14-year-old daughter Priscilla in between it all. We never knew just how much he was doing until we found out a little at a time in closing out his accounts these past several months. It has been an emotional learning journey. He was an amazing person and doctor! The world is a better place because of him. ❤
A heartfelt thank you to each of you who wrote in this book and contributed pictures. It is truly appreciated and will forever be a part of his legacy and our memories. We will pass it on to future generations so they will know Jon and how loved he was loved by everyone. Thank you for your last gift to Jon.
If you know anyone else who would still like to contribute a memory or pictures of Jon before I print this book, please have them do so by the end of this month, April 30th. (You may also contact me at [email protected])
With love and gratitude,
Yvonne (Jon's baby sisterten years younger)
❤
Mark Hoffman
January 15, 2018
Mark Hoffman
January 15, 2018
Mark Hoffman
January 15, 2018
Mark Hoffman
January 15, 2018
I was extremely shocked and deeply saddened at the death of this wonderful man. Back in good old MLK days and after we were very close buddies taking many road trips to Mexico, Las Vegas and river rafting. I mentored him when he first arrived at MLK and got him his first three ER gigs at Kaiser,Pioneer and Desert Hospitals. I remember the day I found this giant book in the back room at Desert on how to Direct movies. I was pleasantly surprised that he hoped to become a director. One of our wildest adventures occurred when we got stranded in Ensenada during our cruise on the SS Azure seas(picture above). Another was with my wife Terry while all together on the Wilderness Medicine rafting trip with Donald Trunkey MD(picture above). Another great memory was when Jon dressed up as an ER patient with a fake plastic buttock hanging out at our Halloween Party. I was just looking up Jon to contact him when I found out this terrible news. If anyone would like to talk I have lots of other stories to tell.
Mark Hoffman MD 714-315-4280
Stephanie Paliferro
January 8, 2018
When I first met Jon his hair was short with a small braid in the side. One day he cut it off. I asked him why. He said that he needed to have a more professional look. Jon was always professional. With or without the braid.
Jon always thought of others, and would go out of his way to help.
He taught me some techniques to balance the body, and whenever my jaw was out, he told me not to chew gum, he'd put a glove on, and fix it.
I will miss Jon... Even if you had not seen or talked to Jon in a while, when you did see and/or talk to him...it was like time had not passed or separated you and him.
Laura Solorzano
January 2, 2018
I worked with Dr. Fong at South Valley Urgent care and many years before at our other facilities. He was forever making us laugh and he was also very generous. Starbucks was always a must on a night shift. He talked about his daughter with so much pride and a evening never went by that he did not call her to check in. Every shift he worked he would go in the observation room if there were no patients and work out. He would pull the curtain and be in the corner with his weights.
We never worried if a really sick patient came in because after working with him you knew he was very experienced and could handle any situation. It was safer place when he was working.
He once gave me his seats to the Laker game, it was a pre season game and he wanted me to take my son. I offered to pay him and he wouldn't hear of it he wanted my son to experience the game and those seats, oh my gosh, my son still talks about that game. He was a good friend and a special person.
Andy Chic
December 31, 2017
Rest in peace, Uncle Johnny. I know you'll always be watching over your family from above. I wouldn't expect anything less from you.
Love always, your nephew and niece, Andy and Monica Chic
rumi lakha
December 27, 2017
Jon was a claasmate at the Medical School and we trained at Pacific hospital during Internship.He made us laugh at School with his sense of humor and Samurai Skit.Sincere condolences to his daughter and Family.He will be missed by many of us who are shocked and saddened by his untimely passing.Rumi Lakha
Sylvia Sonnenschein
December 25, 2017
Jon has always been close to my heart. We met at COMP, and shared great times together. Great memories were when he played the Samurai at COMP, and when he let me visit the ER set at Warner Studios their last season, and took me to a Lakers game, front row. I only wish we kept in touch more. He loved his daughter so much and he wanted me to meet her, but just never got the chance. I will miss him so much. My fondest aloha and farewell to Jon. I feel you have left us too soon.
Alfred Pascual
December 25, 2017
Alfred Pascual
December 25, 2017
Alfred Pascual
December 25, 2017
Alfred Pascual
December 25, 2017
Alfred Pascual
December 25, 2017
Alfred Pascual
December 25, 2017
Alfred Pascual
December 25, 2017
Alfred Pascual
December 25, 2017
Alfred Pascual
December 25, 2017
Life of the party
Alfred Pascual
December 25, 2017
Zoe Stuka
December 25, 2017
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Jon's passing. We met in fifth grade at Landell elementary school. Jon was always so friendly and had such a cheerful personality. He was kind and had a beautiful smile. I know he will be missed. I send my love and condolences to his family and friends.
De Anne Gonzales
December 23, 2017
You will surely missedMay God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Roman Lal
December 23, 2017
Jon was one of the few people I admired in medicine.he helped me through a difficult. Kind, caring, and a very genuine soul. I will miss him greatly.
Cypress friends on ski trip heading out to dinner
Mark Briggs
December 22, 2017
I was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Jon. I would say he is one of the best friends I ever had, starting from about 1968. He was always a top notch scholar and we teamed many times on school projects. Needless to say, his presentations to the class were not only technically excellent but filled with wit and humor that usually brought the house down.
We were roommates in college while attending CSULB. I remember Jon studying hard on all his Microbiology classes while I studied Engineering, but we did take time out to have some fun. Disco dancing, ski trips with friends to Lake Tahoe, family dinner at the Chow home, the first Star Wars Movie and plenty of Earth, Wind and Fire music were just a few of the key highlights. Jon also got me a job as a typesetter where he was an advertising paste-up artist.
After he graduated from COMP and we got busy with our new careers we managed to work in a trip to Hawaii, a Mexico Cruise with some of his doctor buddies as well as some comedy club shows, which is something he really liked.
My heart goes out to the Chow family and his daughter Priscilla. Jon's positive and caring impact on all of our lives cannot be understated. He will be sorely missed.
Rest in peace my brother, Jon, you left us too soon.
Joe Sachs
December 22, 2017
When we hired Jon to work on "ER" back in 1998, it was a no-brainer. Of the forty applicants, he rose to the top as an emergency physician who had recently written and directed an independent feature film. After nailing the interview with grace and style, he spent a week watching all 90 previously-produced hours of the show on VHS tape - a tribute to his commitment and dedication. Jon was a great physician, an artistic film-maker, a brilliant teacher and most importantly a warm, wonderful man who won over the hearts of everyone on set for eleven years. Whenever the seas got rough, his equanimity and humor kept the ship on a calm and steady course. Two days before his funeral service, the Lakers retired Kobe Bryant's jersey into the rafters of the Staples Center. This week, we retired Jon's jersey. If you look up into the blue skies you'll feel his gentle spirit and loving smile.
Yvonne Chow
December 22, 2017
Lighting a candle for Jon, too.
Love you, Jon.
Sis Yvonne ❤
Las Vegas after dinnerwhen Jon challenged us to finish an entire dinner plus a whole dessert for $100! I think my sister won and my nephew was close
Yvonne Chow
December 22, 2017
Hi All,
I haven't read all of your posts yet but I am realizing that I would like to be able to respond to some of you. Please leave your email information before you submit your message (it will not show up here).
And I just realize that you can add a photo to your entry too, so if you have any photos with Jon, please post them.
Thank you and have a blessed Christmas and New Year. ❤
Yvonne (Jon's sister)
Maypo Chic
December 21, 2017
Dear Jonny,
One of my oldest memories of Jonny is when I first moved here from Hong Kong. I always wanted to learn how to ride a bike. So one day in our house in Cypress he had a bike waiting for me in the driveway and he pushed me and told me to just keep pedaling. I still remember the exact decline of the road. After a couple more tries I finally got the hang of it! That
Ivan Wu
December 21, 2017
Jon was one of my early role models when I started my career in emergency medicine 15 years ago at Kaiser Bellflower. Not only was he a bright doctor, but he was generous, fun-loving, well-rounded, and personable...the kind of guy any rookie doc would look up to. I will miss talking Kobe vs Jordan, entrepreneurship, show biz, fitness and life with him. I feel blessed to have known him.
Gabe Sachs
December 20, 2017
Such a beautiful service today. We were lucky enough to have Jon as our med tech on our show The Night Shift. He truly made our show better all around. His humor, practical jokes and enthusiasm helped make our set a great place to be. Jon knew exactly when to crack a joke to break any tension and always swung for the fences with funny ideas or suggestions to make the show better...like when he adamantly wanted to do an entire episode.....to a Kanye West song...like a big music video Jon? YES! Think about it...who has done THAT before? The last time I saw Jon was a few weeks ago when we went to lunch and he wanted some help with a show he wanted to write. At one point Jon said that he wanted to make sure I knew how funny the show was going to be and to prove it....he wanted to put on a costume right then and there. I said; "Jon...please don't put on a costume at lunch...we're at a restaurant"...."but Gabe...I want you to see how funny this character is going to be" ...he proceeded to put on a shower cap and kept it on as we ordered. This was Jon. He wasn't afraid or embarrassed and like a kid, he enjoyed every minute of watching my reaction and knew that I would crack up sooner or later... and he was right. He brought the entire costume...but I Assured him (pleaded) that I got it and Jon started laughing as well. Jon also knew my hatred of Cilantro and would go out of his way to eat as much of it around me as possible. One of his daily rituals was to get a bowl consisting of a cup of raw green onions, raw mushrooms and 2 cups of Cilantro. He would always offer to make me a bowl....with a smile. He also LOVED candy and we all knew that if we were having a craving, he would be able to point us in the right direction. There was a time during season 4 where I had severe stomach pain to the point that I could barely move. Everyone had their ideas of what it was but Jon wanted me to get tests and it turned out to be Kidney stones. It was weeks of excruciating pain but Jon was there every step of the way to make me feel better and to make sure I understood everything that was going on. I will always be grateful for all the personal care and help that he gave to me during that time. I had a great doctor and a friend who truly cared about my well being. I was thankful for Jon in so many ways. We were emailing the day before he passed. I was giving him a friendly nudge to see how his writing was coming along. He was enthusiastic about it. Jon, you were taken too soon. You touched so many lives and we were all lucky to have known you. Wherever you are, I know that you are telling a silly joke and making people smile.
Trent Erney
December 20, 2017
John will be sorely missed. I knew him since 2010 when he worked his first shifts at High Desert Medical Center (old facility). I always tried to convince him to take more shifts. Jon, however, had his priorities in order. He always worked hard but he worked to LIVE and enjoy life to the fullest in a completely responsible manner. Jon demonstrated in words and actions that Priscilla was his main priority and kept his life outside of work separate.
Before we converted to an electronic medical record Jon had the most legible and concise medical charting. He developed a spreadsheet template identical to our progress note and typed every patient progress note (and prescriptions) into his laptop. Jon brought his own small printer to complete the note. After demonstrating he had sufficient security measures in place Jon l's charting was green lighted.
The clarity and conciseness of his medical documentation stood out. In retrospect, very similar to a well written script.
Trent Erney, M.D., M.S.
Deborah Greaney Donovan
December 20, 2017
I was blessed to work with Dr. Fong on ER. He was always a bright light on the set with tons of jokes and an easy going personality. He throughly enjoyed the process of telling stories and helping to make it look accurate medically. I always enjoyed working with him. He had a calming presence and a fun vibe. I am sending love and prayers to all of his family. Huge hugs to all of you. Love, Deborah
Gabe Sachs
December 20, 2017
Such a beautiful service today. We were lucky enough to have Jon as our med tech on our show The Night Shift. He truly made our show better all around. His humor, practical jokes and enthusiasm helped make our set a great place to be. Jon knew exactly when to crack a joke to break any tension and always swung for the fences with funny ideas or suggestions to make the show better...like when he adamantly wanted to do an entire episode.....to a Kanye West song...like a big music video Jon? YES! Think about it...who has done THAT before? The last time I saw Jon was a few weeks ago when we went to lunch and he wanted some help with a show he wanted to write. At one point Jon said that he wanted to make sure I knew how funny the show was going to be and to prove it....he wanted to put on a costume right then and there. I said; "Jon...please don't put on a costume at lunch...we're at a restaurant"...."but Gabe...I want you to see how funny this character is going to be" ...he proceeded to put on a shower cap and kept it on as we ordered. This was Jon. He wasn't afraid or embarrassed and like a kid, he enjoyed every minute of watching my reaction and knew that I would crack up sooner or later... and he was right. He brought the entire costume...but I Assured him (pleaded) that I got it and Jon started laughing as well. Jon also knew my hatred of Cilantro and would go out of his way to eat as much of it around me as possible. One of his daily rituals was to get a bowl consisting of a cup of raw green onions, raw mushrooms and 2 cups of Cilantro. He would always offer to make me a bowl....with a smile. He also LOVED candy and we all knew that if we were having a craving, he would be able to point us in the right direction. There was a time during season 4 where I had severe stomach pain to the point that I could barely move. Everyone had their ideas of what it was but Jon wanted me to get tests and it turned out to be Kidney stones. It was weeks of excruciating pain but Jon was there every step of the way to make me feel better and to make sure I understood everything that was going on. I will always be grateful for all the personal care and help that he gave to me during that time. I had a great doctor and a friend who truly cared about my well being. I was thankful for Jon in so many ways. We were emailing the day before he passed. I was giving him a friendly nudge to see how his writing was coming along. He was enthusiastic about it. Jon, you were taken too soon. You touched so many lives and we were all lucky to have known you. Wherever you are, I know that you are telling a silly joke and making people smile.
Paula, Ignacio & Jaison Saavedra
December 20, 2017
Jon came into our lives through his beautiful daughter Priscilla about 9 years ago. Our children attended the same preschool and Priscilla was our son's first crush. Priscilla, like her father, is a kind soul with a good heart. She and Jaison became good friends. Over the years, my husband and I spent time with Jon at our kid's bday parties and school events. It was always a good time talking with Jon. He was a generous man, spoiling our son with a load of gifts every birthday Priscilla shared with our son, inviting him to birthdays with Priscilla where my son had so much fun! Jon always had a smile on his face and exuded positive energy. His love for Priscilla always shone through. His physical presence will be greatly missed, but his positive effect on all of us and the world at large will live on in our memories of his love, humor, and kindness; he will live on in Priscilla, who guided by his love will bring joy to many and accomplish great things.
Thank you, Jon, for being such a special individual! We will miss you, but will remember you well and hold you dear to our hearts always!
Barb Connett
December 20, 2017
You will be missed! What an amazing person! Energetic, made every laugh and smile. Helped everyone, especially the medical students! Always took care of everyone else. Worried more about us than himself.
Whenever we were out for an alumni event or conference ... at 10:00pm sharp he would excuse himself and call his daughter. Often sharing their conversation with us. A Very Loving Father!! Always talked about her and proudly showed pictures.
You will be SO VERY MISSED ;(
Tom Garrigus
December 20, 2017
I had the great pleasure of working with Jon on ER and The Night Shift. He brought insight, compassion and a sense of humor to work every day. He made us all better and has left us way too early. Rest in peace, Jon. We will miss you.
Gloria YangAu
December 20, 2017
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. I am here for you. Please let me know if I can help in any way.
Barbara Debates Sumpter
December 20, 2017
I have known Jon since elementary school. We went to Jr high and high school together. I remember Jon as a very intelligent and very funny person with a great smile and very funny person. He was taken too soon he will be surly missed. My prayers are with his family.
Richard Pitts
December 20, 2017
Dr Fong was a student of mine in medical school. He did,what was considered at the time at COMP, a "choice" rotation with me in emergency medicine at Canyon General Hospital. Jon was super energetic. He was instantly liked by everyone. As with most students, I lost track of Jon over the years until a Western University fund raiser where Jon was the hit of the night after showing a video featuring him and one of the stars of the TV show "E.R.". Next was typical of Jon. As my wife and I were leaving, he left the limelight to seek me out. He said, "Dr. Pitts, Dr. Pitts- you are the reason that I chose to do emergency medicine". Needless to say I was very proud of all that Jon had accomplished. But typical of his way, he went out of his way to thank me. Jon is, was and always will be a class act. I am honored to know him. He will be in my memories always. Richard Pitts, D.O.,Ph.D., VP & Sr. Medical Director Saint Joseph Heritage Health.
Jarrod Johnson
December 20, 2017
Jon was a great man, doctor, and friend. I only knew him for the last 2 years but in a short time he touched and blessed my life and many others. I worked with Jon in Mesquite, NV. At Mesa View Hospital. In fact I was waiting to see him walk through the doors to the ER to relieve me on my shift, only to find out later that day that my dear friend and colleague had so suddenly passed. I was excited as always to get to sit and talk with him for a while like we usually did when changing over shifts. He was a great inspiration to me and very generous with his help for me. He was a great doctor with all his patients. He had a love for life and wanted to make it better for everyone around him. He shared his knowledge of some cutting edge medicine with many and had taught me much, while still being a great conventional medicine ER doc too. He took me to Albuquerque with him this year to show me what his TV job on "The Night Shift" was like and it was so interesting. Jon had always such a great energy about him and would make any room he was in a brighter place. I will miss him dearly as I was looking forward to working with him more closely in the future. I know he loved his daughter, and I could always hear the excitement in his voice when he would call her in the mornings. I hope that all of his friends and family can find some peace and happiness in remembering a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jarrod Johnson, DO "JJ"
Wendy Spence Rosato
December 20, 2017
Dr. Jon was always such a great guy to work with. So calm, funny, and easy going. May all these beautiful memories of him be everlasting. Love and comfort to his family, friends, and all of our ER family. He will be missed.
Dee Johnson
December 19, 2017
A great guy, so kind and giving. A real shock and a tremendous loss. Much love to his family.
robert nesbit
December 19, 2017
Ruby, David, their daughters and Jon's daughter,
We express our deepest and sincere sympathy. Jon was a great nephew, doctor,and outstanding father. I personally shall remember how he strived to be very successful in life.
As a father I recall how he danced with his daughter at Dianne and Brian's wedding reception.
GOD BLESS - SINCERELY,
Uncle Bob (Robert) Nesbit and Family
Yuji Okumoto
December 19, 2017
So sorry to hear of Jon's passing. He loved the Lakers more than I, which is saying a lot. I will remember him for his humor, his dedication to his work, and his laugh. RIP, Jon. I will think of you every time I watch the Purple and Gold play.
Marynell Jelinek
December 19, 2017
Jon and I were residents together at MLK. Jon was a great ER doc- smart, energetic and a lot of fun to work with. He always kept his composure and his humor in spite of the madness of South Central in the late 80's. He led a full and exciting life with medicine and show biz, but spoke with greatest joy about his daughter, Priscilla. I'm deeply sorry he had to leave us all so soon.
Diane Dworzack
December 19, 2017
Dr Jon Fong was a pleasure to work with and know. There is a special place in heaven for people like him. We will miss his smile and his great stories. Our patients will miss his compassion.May the good Lord bring peace to his family.
Lilian Li
December 19, 2017
It was destiny that you were here and completed what you set up to do in this world. It certainly was a pleasure to have met you. Wishing you will still be a healer in the afterlife.
Raymond Lee
December 19, 2017
Jon,I will miss your wit, your creativity, and talents. Being in Samurai D.O. with you was a highlight of my COMP experience.
Thank you.
John Branch
December 18, 2017
I remember working with Jon when he was an intern. He was always competent, had a great sense of humor, and was considerate of his patients. He also blazed a trail for osteopathic medical graduates to obtain residency positions in emergency medicine.
Nardine & Alice Mikaeili
December 18, 2017
I remember when our homes were done and we all moved into our new homes it sure was exciting, I remember it just like it was yestetday, so one day when I got home notice lots of cars on my street told myself wow nighboor next door moved in and already throwing a party and on top of that I was not invited and to top that off one of his guests was parked on my drive way; so here I go storming next door to complain, when the front door oopened I was greated with great big smile of Jon, that I am sure every know, after talking for a while I was ready to leave then I realized that need to copmlain about something, then I told Jon and from that moment on we have been good friends and nighboors.
May you rest in peace my good friend Jon my famlies pryers go out to Fabi, Diago, Ohara, and princess Pricela and at the same time Jon's Mom and the rest of the family.
JEFFREY REINER
December 18, 2017
I have fond memories of Dr. Fong. He literally saved a few of my shows with his intellect and creativity. We shared a deep love for the Lakers and he generously shared his tickets. I used to love watching him hit the craft service table. Gonna miss him
Constance & Chiboola Malaambo
December 18, 2017
Dear Family,
We were shocked and saddened by the news of Jons death. We have known and worked with Jon for close to thirty years. In all of his endeavors he strived for perfection from being a physician to a movie producer to a technical advisor to martial arts and all his other entrepreneurial endeavors. And he was always certain of his beliefs how to treat patients; the art and physics behind the Kung Fu San Soo; wanting a biological child (and so happy when she arrived),not being satisfied just to be Sifu; to producing his movie.
We shared some wonderful conversations, trips (Las Vegas), and many ED hours. And although I did not speak with you regularly since retirement, I knew if I needed anything, I could call you.
Jon, I/we will miss you.
Connie Malaambo and Chiboola Malaambo
Annette Thomas
December 18, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Fongs passing he was a good doctor and so nice to all his patients and always a pleasure to work with. I will miss him at South Valley. I enjoyed watching his face when I would bring him My Chocolate cake he loved that cake!
Cynthia Chao
December 18, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to teach, Dr. Fong. I appreciate your insights on where is the best place to practice, " where you are having fun doing what you do." You will be missed by many.
Cheryl Lomeli
December 18, 2017
He was a wonderful giving guy. He would come and work at my salon monthly for a few years,and was so knowledgeable . Everyone loved him. He was so generous with his Lakers tickets at times taking a few of my friends and even wanting to treat them to refreshments after supplying front row seats! I lost touch with him but I was so sad to get the call notifying me of his passing. My prayers and thoughts to his family. My heart hurts with this news.
Esodie Geiger
December 18, 2017
There aren't enough words to express my sincerest condolences to Jon's family. In his work, and in play, Jon had a passion for life. A zealous spirit such as his lives on forever. My heart holds you in its arms. Much love.
James Huang, DO
December 18, 2017
I was stunned and saddened to learn that Dr Jon Fong passed away. Jon is a terrific guy, a great physician, and a blessing. What a loss to our profession. I will miss him!
Dale Carrison
December 18, 2017
From being the first DO in the Emergency Medicine Residency at MLK, to teaching us - Class of 87 - differential diagnosis. His great sense of humor and such a special man. He recently was getting my EM residents the opportunity to see how a medical advisor worked on TV sets. It was my pleasure and benefit that he had stayed in touch with me over all the years.
You will be sorely missed my younger brother!
April Chapple
December 18, 2017
Jon, going to miss you. gone to soon. Thank you for sharing your knowledge on the set and your generosity when it came to sharing your passion with life..and the Lakers. Front row seats was a great experience and is a memory among many that I will cherish. You will live on in our hearts and minds my friend.
Mark Woods
December 18, 2017
Jon was a warrior for justice, compassion and well-being. He has moved into a higher dimension that very few dare to venture...His abrupt and tragic loss is as powerful as his impact on this life and we will painfully miss him...RIP my brother!!
Dan Merges
December 18, 2017
I worked w Jon at JCF ER in Mariposa. What a wonderful guy and great doctor. I am so sorry for his loss. He left this world too soon, but did a lot of good for many people while he was here. Dan Merges, MD
Sheri Brinkman
December 18, 2017
Dr. Fong was a blessing to have. He'd pick up shifts just to help fill the ED schedule. He'll truly be missed by everyone at Mesa View Hospital.
Demetrius Navarro
December 18, 2017
I am shocked and saddened about the news. Jon was a dear friend and the reason I am director today. He called me "My Brother From Another Mother". I will miss him dearly. Que Dios te bendiga mi amigo.
Jeff Judah
December 18, 2017
I am stunned and still find Jon's passing hard to accept. I will always remember Jon for his kindness, loyalty, energy, quirkiness, the way he ate potato chips and chocolate, and an overwhelming obsession with the Lakers. He had many passions and we could talk for hours about anything. But most of all Jon spoke of the love for his daughter. He was a wonderful man that we will all miss.
Arthur Albert
December 18, 2017
I am heartbroken by the news of Jons passing. I sat next to him for 8 seasons of ER and consider him one of my best friends. He was one of the most brilliant, kind and generous men I have ever known. He was loved by many and will be sorely missed.
Al Pascual
December 18, 2017
You came and went from this world like the Ninja you always wanted to be.
It was a pleasure having the common denominator with you since medical school of the martial arts.
You sparkled our classmates with charisma and wit as the Samurai DO.
Then you sparkled the world as an ER Physician and as a film writer, producer and technical adviser.
I will miss our periodic get together at conferences and Laker games, but I
will forever smile at the memories of you as my friend.
God bless your daughter and family.
Stanford Ishihara, MD FACEP
December 18, 2017
I knew Jon as a friend and fellow passionate Lakers fan, as well as one of the medical consultants to the TV show "ER". He was also instrumental in convincing me to go to work for Kaiser, one of the best decisions of my life. He will be missed. Heartfelt condolences to his family.
Thomas Horowitz
December 17, 2017
Jon was an intern and I was The Chief Resident. Needless to say he was excellent at medicine and a handful to have on service. Be it changing his name tag to Fongstein, moonwalking at night thru the ICU and "boldly going where no intern has gone before"; he was that wonderful modern Hawk-eye that medicine need to stay human!
John Adams
December 17, 2017
We are truly saddened by the loss of a dear friend, Dr Fong. Dr Fong was more than just a friend; he was an amazing and kind person. His passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of everyone who knew him. Dr Fong's memory will always remain deep within our hearts. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with the family. With deepest sympathy, Dr John Adams and Family
Ming-Na Wen
December 17, 2017
My condolences to Jons family and loved ones. I am shocked and saddened by the news of his passing. Jon was an absolute joy on the ER set. He was always incredibly kind and patient in guiding us, actors playing docs, through countless medical procedures. He made us look damn good as doctors!
Thank you, Jon, for being such a generous mentor and for your great sense of humor.
I will always cherish all the fun we had together and your friendship. RIP, Jon. You will be dearly missed.
Love,
Ming-Na Wen
Virginia Johnson, DO FAAO
December 17, 2017
I am so saddened to learn that Jon is no longer with us. He was always the life of the party and a great friend of the osteopathic medical profession. His presence could light up the room. He will be sorely missed.
Nicole & Harry Terzian
December 17, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Gregory Hsu
December 17, 2017
I am so saddened to learn of Jon's passing. I got a call from his sister from Jon's cell phone as she was going thru his contacts. A great story of Jon's kidding around. He & I were at a medical conference and we were at a table of medical students. I kind of look like the bad guy in karate kid part 1 and so with Jon kicking me into this "play acting" we showcased me as this actor and Jon the a legit producer of TV & movies. We had a ball of fun & laugh so hard with our antics.
You are already missed Brother.
Gary
December 17, 2017
I had worked with Jon at Kaiser and when he left was certainly a sad day. He looked out for the younger physicians and advocated for a better environment for physicians, staff, and patients. I wish that I had stayed closer to him, he will be missed.
Stephen Cragg
December 17, 2017
Dr. Jon was such a positive force on and off the set. Such a pleasure working with him, and learning from him.
Cathy Burr
December 17, 2017
So sorry to hear about Jon. He was great to work with and always had so much energy and such a positive outlook. He will be missed. Prayers to his family bless you all during this difficult time
Tony Eng
December 17, 2017
Saddened to hear about Jon. A wonderful friend, a talented man, and a warm human being. He will be greatly missed.
joseph jeppson
December 17, 2017
Jon was great to work with. It was always fun to be around him and talk about life, family, etc. Very sad to lose such a good guy.
Laura Ceron
December 17, 2017
Jon, a great guy!..., always had the best attitude and energy. So young, this is shocking and so sad, my respects to his family.
Parminder Nagra
December 17, 2017
I am so saddened to hear this news. My thoughts are with his family. I have such fond memories of Jon. Im so glad I got to laugh with him. Thank you Jon may you RIP
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