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James Chew Obituary

CHEW, James
Went home to be with his Lord on July 9, 2008. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He was born Aug. 27, 1931, in Red Bluff, CA to Mr. and Mrs. Dick Chew. A science teacher for 37 years at James Marshall and River City high schools, he took great pride in training tomorrow's leaders. He also loved the outdoors and enjoyed working as a plant and entomology inspector for the California Food and Agriculture Dept. He was blessed with a rewarding life, good family, friends and life experiences. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara Chew, son Dr. Michael Chew (Alison), daughter Deborah Joe (Kevin), and three grandchildren, Matthew Joe, Amanda Joe and Emma Chew. In addition, he is survived by sisters Julia Chew, Hazel Wong, Janie Jung, brothers Dr. Kenneth Chew (Maegan), Christopher Chew (Jean), aunts Violet Dong, Nettie Ong, and uncle Joe Chew (Helen). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and their families. He was predeceased by brother Ed Chew. Visitation on Wednesday, July 16th, 4 pm - 8 pm at Andrews & Greilich Mortuary, 3939 Fruitridge Rd., Sacramento, CA 95820. Private services will be held. Remembrances in memory of James may be made to Chinese Grace Bible Church, 6656 Park Riviera Way, Sacramento, CA 95831, or Sutter Cancer Center, 2800 L St., Sacramento, CA 95816, or Asian Community Nursing Home, 7801 Rush River Dr., Sacramento, CA 95831.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Jul. 15 to Jul. 16, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for James Chew

20 Entries

Lisa Martinez

July 23, 2008

I just heard of Mr. Chew's passing. He was a great teacher. He will be missed. Class of 89

Sandra Andreotti

July 18, 2008

Thank you Mr. Chew for being such a wonderful teacher. All of your former students will miss you. Condolences to the Chew Family.
Wanda (Phillips) Bible class of 1958 Park City, Montana
Sandra (Phillips) Andreotti class of 1965 West Sacramento.

July 16, 2008

Thank you Mr. Chew for giving us your time and knowledge. Thank you to the Chew family for sharing him.

Randy and Diane Haugen
Class of 83 and 80

Gloria Pedroza-class of 83

July 16, 2008

It was a pleasure to have Mr. Chew as my high school science teacher. He was a wonderful teacher.

My condolences to the Chew family; please take comfort knowing he touched many lives throughout is wonderful teaching career.

Linda M. Cortez

July 16, 2008

My sympathies to the Chew family. Mr. Chew was one of my favorite high school teachers. I had an aversion to dissecting our lab "specimens" so Mr. Chew allowed me to "illustrate" the dissections instead. I'm still not a good "illustrator". Thanks for the memories Mr. Chew. You were a wonderful teacher.
River City Sr. High Class of 1987

Roxanne Sullivan

July 16, 2008

My condolences to the Chew Family. One of my favorite teachers and was a great influence on my life.
He was inspiration for the class of 75.
Mr. Chew had passion for students and his work... He will be greatly missed by all.

Terri Gully Villareal (class of '79)

July 16, 2008

Mr. Chew was a wonderful teacher. One of my all time favorites. I'll never forget his welcoming smile and sense of humor. He was loved by all students at James Marshall High.

Carrie Conlon

July 16, 2008

I was so sad to hear the news about Mr. Chew. He was such a kind, calm and wonderful teacher and it was a pleasure to be in his class. He touched the lives of so many. We have fond memories of collecting bugs, disecting frogs and viewing all those "creatures" in the jars! =) He will be deeply missed and never forgotten. My deepest sympathy to the Chew family.
Carrie and Jimmy Clausen Class of 81 and 79 (JC loved him)

Erin Martinez Snyder

July 16, 2008

My condolences to the Chew Family. Mr. Chew was my 10th grade BSCS Biology teacher - River City class of 1987. He was a kind man and memorable teacher.

Dennis Wieland

July 16, 2008

Mr. Chew created a lifelong interest in science for me. He was my teacher in biology and physiology more than fifty years ago. He was smart, educated, and kind.

Kathy Leibrock Dietz

July 16, 2008

He was a great teacher always a smile on his face and the patiences of a saint. I was lucky to have him as an instructor.
Class of 74

Kathy Leibrock Dietz

July 16, 2008

He was a great teacher always a smile on his face and the patiences of a saint. I was lucky to have to have had him as an instructor.
Class of 74

DAVID HEMM

July 16, 2008

WE LOST A WONDERFUL TEACHER.
I WAS A 1959 J.M.H.S GRADUATE.
IN MY SENIOR YEAR I WAS MR. CHEW'S PHYSIOLOGY LAB ASST.
WE PLAYED TENNIS MANY TIMES ALONG WITH MR. WAKLEY.

Carolyn Reynolds

July 16, 2008

Sorry for your lost
He was a great teacher when I
was at James Marshall

July 16, 2008

We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Chew. He was an amazing science teacher with the biggest heart and greatest source of inspiration to us.

With our sincere sympathy, may the Chew Family find comfort in knowing that your loved one touched the lives of so many others and gave them the gift of many happy memories.

Peace, Prayers, & Blessings-
Cynthia Facio-Ortiz (Class of 83)
Ernie Facio, Jr. (Class of 79)

Tammy Gauthier

July 15, 2008

My condolences to the family. Mr. Chew was my Science teacher at River City Senior High school from 1985-1986. He was a wonderful, kind, humorous and patient teacher. Anyone who experienced his presence was blessed.

Brenda Ayerdis

July 15, 2008

I was saddened to learn of Mr. Chew's passing. I never knew him personally, but I do know his sister, Jane Jung, and niece, Karen Jung of Portland, Oregon. Karen spoke of him often. My condolences to the entire family.

alma renner

July 15, 2008

mr. chew was a favorite teacher of mine back in the early 1970s at james marshall high.
may peace and comfort be with his family now.
GOD BLESS JAMES CHEW
sincerely, alma crosson renner
[email protected]

Wendy Sherman-Lopez

July 15, 2008

So sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Chew. He was my science teacher at River City High School Class of 1990. I remember that he used to offer us soda's, Squirt in the frig from the back. The only problem was some of his dead specimen's like worm & frogs where stored in that same frig. Most of us students would just tell him thanks for the offer, but no thanks!. He truely was a fun person. My condolances go out to his family.

Randy Carasco

July 15, 2008

I was so sad to hear of Mr. Chew's passing. He was a former teacher of mine at James Marshall High School Class of 1975. He was also our senior class advisor and a great person. I will always remember him as repected and liked by everyone. He was there to help others in need and put others before himself. I'am honored to call him my friend. My deepest sympathy and prayers go to his family at this challenging time.

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