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JOHN JOE Obituary

A longtime resident of Sacramento, John passed away at Sutter General Hospital August 3, 2012. John was born in Canton, China January 15, 1920 to Joe Hing Chow (Henry) and Bow Lin Joe. He attended Sacramento High School and later served in the United State Army as a radio technician. After the war he joined his brothers in the grocery business. Later he became an account tax auditor with the Franchise Tax Board until his retirement. He leaves behind his former wife Ann, stepchildren Ricky and Jamie, brothers, Robert (Dorothy), Stanley (Corrine), sister-in-law Paulyne, brother-in-law Harry, sister Elaine Lim (Larry) and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by second wife Jenny Chan, sister Annie Chang, nephew Jayson Chang, cousin Charles Chan, brothers Earl, Peter and sister-in-law Beverly. The family wishes to thank Ann for her compassionate care and devotion to John. Internment will be private.

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Published by Sacramento Bee on Aug. 10, 2012.

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August 11, 2012

Our prayers and thoughts are being sent from Texas during this difficult time for you and your family. Sincerely, Cheryl Foster

August 11, 2012

Dearest John, so glad you came into our lives. Things wouldnt have been the same without you. You will be missed dearly. Love Jamie Walter.

August 10, 2012

Uncle John, we will miss you alot. You were our family photographer and took countless photos of all our weddings, red egg and ginger parties, and birthday parties. We're so thankful that you were a part of our lives. May you rest in peace. Now you're back with Auntie Jenny, and that give us comfort.

Ronnie, Boni, Alex, Sabrina, and Dareyn

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August 10, 2012

I will always love you John and will forever remember your smiles with the children. Now you are in Heaven with Jennie, hand in hand. I have tied a little red ribbon around the "love letters" and sending them back to you and Jenny. I am so happy to have found them because now I know how much you loved each other.
God knows that you loved family. I know you loved me too.

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