Darryl Chin

1949 - 2012

Darryl Chin
April 7, 1949 - May 14, 2012
The Family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and all the staff at DMC. Once again, the Chin Family stood at the bedside of their dear loved one and watched in awe as dedicated professionals gave their all to help facilitate a miracle. This time it was The Lord's will that Darryl depart this mortal life.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Kathleen Chin (McConnell) and their "miracle baby" triplets (DMC NICU graduates) Thomas, Michael, and Claireen Chin.
Darryl was a "hands-on" man who loved to serve others. His motto was, "It's all about service." He was a classical pianist, who was recently learning the art of accompanying the ballet. He so loved working with the artistic director and dancers of the Juline Regional Youth Ballet. During the past four years, he enjoyed the privilege of volunteering in the AG Dept. at Hughson High. He spent the last 17 years accompanying, on piano, the children's primary at church.
 By profession Darryl was a mechanical engineer and tool and die maker. He termed himself a "gear-head" who worked in the field of aviation maintenance and repair/precision machining by day, and by night he studied all things mechanical (namely cars, especially fast cars!)
He received a BA in Psychology from SJSU. He was a life-long learner, and continued his math and science education at MJC, U of U, and Stan State. He was a man DRIVEN to continue growing and learning, but always had to remind himself to slow down and be patient. His favorite Zen saying was, "Don't push the river; it flows by itself."
A memorial service will be held Tues., May 22 at 7:00pm at the LDS Fine Av. Chapel, 2618 Fine Av., Modesto (corner of Floyd and Fine). In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation in his name be made to, The Juline foundation for Children, PO Box 577661, Modesto, CA 95357. dance@juline-foundation.org
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