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Franklin CHINN Obituary
CHINN, Sr., Franklin J., MD
Born to Ned and Leong See Chinn on November 19, 1925 in Sacramento, California, Franklin passed away peacefully March 10, 2014 at Mercy General Hospital. Following a tour of military duty as a flight surgeon, Dr. Chinn returned to Sacramento where he practiced Family Medicine for 59 years. Franklin was on staff and served on various medical committees at Mercy Hospital and Sutter Community Hospitals. He was also a Volunteer Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at UC Davis School of Medicine.
Franklin is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lily; children: Franklin Jr., MD (Carol), Susan Amaturo, MD (Lawrence), Bertram, MD (Margaret), Norman, and Rebecca Spears, MD (Colin, MD); as well as grandchildren: Courtney, Marissa, Franklin III, and Nathaniel Chinn; Lily and Lauren Amaturo; Helen and Norah Chinn; and Abigail Spears. He is also survived by sisters Florence Chinn Loui, MD of Honolulu, Carolyn Gan of Albany, brother Holland, sister-in-law Lily C. Chinn of Sunnyvale; and nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Allen, Leland, and Gallant; sisters-in-law Wilberta and Nellie Chinn; and brother-in-law Paul Gan, DDS.
A wake will be held on Thursday, March 20 at Nicoletti, Culjis & Herberger Funeral Home from 4-7 PM. Services will be held at Fremont Presbyterian Church on Friday, March 21 at 11 AM. Interment at Masonic Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to the ACC Nursing home; to the Chinn endowed scholarships at Los Rios Community Colleges, UC Berkeley, University of the Incarnate Word (San Antonio, TX), Jefferson Medical College (Philadelphia, PA), UC Davis Dept. of Family and Community Medicine; or to the charity of choice.
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December 20, 2014
Dr. Chinn was my father, Sam Fong's doctor and friend. My dad was Dr. Chinn's contemporary, b. 1923. During appointments they would chat about their favorite foods and current activities. My mother, Alice, always remembers how Dr. Chinn special ordered TWO eggs in his doong every year when the Church held their annual doong-making sale. My mom and I send our condolences. We just learned about Dr. Chinn's passing from the ACC newsletter.
Colleen Fong, Oakland, CA
Alice Fong, Castro Valley, CA
March 21, 2014
It was a pleasure to have known such a fine man. A very special thank you to him and Rebecca who took care of Henry and Maryellen Oyama. May Dr. Chinn rest in peace and may God give the whole Chinn Family strength as they live through this most painful time. Sincerely, Mickie & Rebecca Wolfing.
John Puente
March 20, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the Chinn family in this time if their loss. Dr. Chinn Sr. was our family physician for over thirty years. His kindness and gentle spirit will be greatly missed.
March 19, 2014
Sending our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to the Chinn family. Dr. Chinn was our family doctor from 1957 to 1983, when we moved to Arizona. He as a great doctor and a very kind person.
LaBerta Speer Waters and Tom Waters
Chandler, AZ
Lori Waters Schneider
March 19, 2014
He was a wonderful man and doctor, he was my doctor from birth to 18 years old; plus he came to my wedding! I will always remember him with kind thoughts. Sympathies to the family.
Fondly,
Lori Waters Schneider
tom petersen
March 18, 2014
The passing of a man whose personal and professional standards were a role model for many is a sad day indeed. His legacy will continue through his children and I suspect his grandchildren as well.
Don Zacharias MD
March 18, 2014
Dr. Chinn was a real role model for me on my arrival in Sacramento in 1980. I was sorry to hear of his passing but know his legacy will long endure. My condolences to his wonderful family.
Martha Kirk, CCVI
March 17, 2014
Dear Lily,
Dick let all the Sisters know of Franklin's death. Be assured of that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I have always enjoyed the little visits we have had a homecoming.
With sympathy,
Sr. Martha Ann
Betty Clark
March 17, 2014
So sorry for your lost. He was a great doctor,who was so proud of all his children. Always in our harts forever.
Lee Welter
March 17, 2014
Dr. Franklin Chinn's legacy reveals the tremendous value of a loving, devoted family. The world needs more like them.
Mary & Mark Leland
March 17, 2014
Sending our deepest sympathy, loving thoughts, and prayers for peace and comfort during this time of loss. We will miss Franklin's warm kindness and gentleman's grace each time we saw him! Much love to Lily and all of Franklin's loved ones.
Simon, Margie & Lisa Morales
March 16, 2014
Our deepest condolences to the all the Chinn family, our thoughts are prayers are with you during this difficult time. I will miss his gentle touch when my ears were hurting, he always fixed me right up. Rest in peace Dr. Chinn.
D McCarthy
March 16, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you during these difficult days. (Psalm 83:18)
Carri Green
March 16, 2014
My deepest condolences to Lily and the Chinn family. Dr. Chinn Sr. was my mentor, confidant and friend. I so enjoyed working for him and learned so many life lessons. Who I grew up to be I owe to him. May he rest in peace and his family find comfort in all the wonderful memories he leaves behind. He will forever remain in my heart and will be missed greatly.
March 15, 2014
I am in my Nineties,still in good health, thanks to 40 years of wonderful care from the Good Doctor; he will be missed,, a loving and caring man and friend.
Dick McCracken
March 15, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Lily and the family. Frank was a dear man and had a great sense of humor and generous to a fault. I loved "conspiring" with him on his surprises. The wonderful children are a legacy he was proud of. Peace be with all of you.
Jamie Stone
March 13, 2014
Only the fondest of memories come to mind when I think of Dr. Chinn. My condolences go out the Chinn family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Dr. Chinn was an amazing man who accomplished a lot in his life. He was a wonderful boss, all those years ago, and a wonderful man. I have so much respect for him, he will be missed greatly. May he rest in peace in the arms of his creator.
John DePiazza Jr.
March 12, 2014
My prayers,love and condolences to the entire Chinn family. May Frank Sr rest in peace with our Lord. I remember the nice lunch and sharing of memories we had the last time that Frank Jr and I were able to get all our parents together not that long ago. Dr Chinn was such a wonderful man, certainly an example of all I aspired to become in my life. I will miss him and hold his memory dear. Eternal light and rest grant unto him dear Lord.
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