Justin Michael Tjan

On the evening of September 25, 2023, Justin Michael Tjan's beautiful heart
suddenly, inexplicably and oh so tragically, stopped beating. Born March 5, 2005,
Justin was only 18 years old and from the perspective of youth, was presumed to
live forever. He was working out in his home gym, eager to strengthen his less
than beefy body, when his heart betrayed him and, ultimately, all who loved him.
Justin was an active, curious, spiritual, empathic, sensitive, and bright young
soul. He had recently graduated from California High School and was in his first
semester of college exploring his future, yet uncertain of his place and his
enormous potential.
Justin will be remembered in the sound of a dribbling basketball on a hardwood
floor; in the rapid-fired, softspoken, sometimes off-color quip revealing his humor
and intelligence; in his love of all things film and Superheroes "before it was cool
to like Superheroes"; in his eerie and uncanny observations and sensitivity to
history, family, and relationships past and present; and he will be remembered for
his love of the scriptures, his sincere belief in the power of prayer and his
knowledge of a loving Heavenly Father.
Justin was loved by so many, not least of all by his grieving and adoring
family. His parents, Ed and Tricia Tjan, his sister, Julia Tjan, his brothers, Josh
and Jake Tjan, his Grammy, Pat Rodrigues, his Oma and Opa, Non and Tony
Tjan, are all devastated by their sudden and profound loss. Justin's family and
friends will mourn the young man they love and they look forward to reuniting
with him as an eternal family.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, October 7,
10:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
5025 Crow Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA
Buriel at 1:00 p.m.
Saint Michael's Cemetery
3885 East Avenue
Livermore, CA
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO THE American Heart Association.