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Lily May Young Chan

Lily May Young Chan obituary, Sacramento, CA

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Lily Chan Obituary

Lily May Young Chan passed away on September 25, 2018 at the age of 89. She was born in San Francisco and raised in Oakland, CA. She briefly worked as a bookkeeper, hostess in her family's restaurant, and at Wells Fargo Bank. She married Gaing Chan, and moved to Sacramento in 1956. Along with her husband, she helped raise 6 children. Lily enjoyed cooking, gardening, knitting, crocheting, and traveling. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Dr. Gaing Chan, 6 children: daughters, Carolyn (Gordon Lee), Diane (Kenneth Lam), Patricia (Daniel Fong); sons, Martin (Lynn), John (Lianne), and Alan (Carol), 15 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Lily is also survived by her brothers, sisters, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation October 26th 5-8 PM; Celebration of Life October 27th 10:00 AM George. L. Klumpp Chapel of Flowers 2691 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento 95831 In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the name of Lily M. Y. Chan to ACC Care Center at 7801 Rush River Drive, Sacramento.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Oct. 19 to Oct. 25, 2018.

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Susan DeAnda

November 16, 2018

We the DeAnda Family,
Rolando, Susan and Children, are deeply saddened by the loss of such a kind and amazing woman that kept us all well for so many years.
Though no one enjoys being sick, Her laughter and joyful face made everything better.
Please accept our deepest sorrows and sympathies to your entire Family.
You are all in our prayers.

October 23, 2018

Chan Family: So sorry to hear of Lily's passing. She will always be a part of our Kiwanis Club through our Honorary Member Dr. Gaing Chan.
Our deepest sympathy to all her family.

The West Sacramento Kiwanis Club

Deepest Condolences Bouquet

Betty Lee

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

George L. Klumpp - Chapel of Flowers

2691 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95818

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27

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

George L. Klumpp - Chapel of Flowers

2691 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95818

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2691 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95818

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