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Violet Chan Obituary
June 29, 1928 - November 17, 2020
Sacramento, California - Violet Fong Chan of Sacramento, California passed away on November 17, 2020 at the age of 92. She was born on June 29, 1928 to the proud parents of Sam and Yee Yee Fong of West Sacramento. Violet's generosity, thoughtfulness, smile and laughter will be truly missed by her entire family & friends.
She is survived by her loving husband, Stephen H. Chan, four children & two grandchildren: daughter Stephanie Tsang & Herb, Grandchildren: Garrett & Travis Tsang; son Kevin Chan & Fern; daughter Lori Chan; and son Daron Chan & Denise.
Her surviving siblings: sister Audrey Ah Tye, brother Ed Fong-wife Priscilla, & brother Roger Fong-wife Florence. Her surviving sister in-laws: Janny Chan & Alice Wong. She was preceded in death by her brother William Fong & wife Marie, and brothers & sisters in law: Joe Chan, Raymond Ah Tye, Milton Wong, Mon & Lucy Chan.
Violet attended Lincoln School for elementary/junior high school. She graduated from Sacramento High School & Sacramento City College in Cosmetology.
Violet and Steve loved spending time together. At home, they enjoyed watching Kings basketball & SF 49er football. They enjoyed summer league bowling together. Both enjoyed annual trips to Reno, Lake Tahoe, or Las Vegas.
Violet loved sharing fun times with family & friends. Family fun included picnics & playing softball. Violet was a member of the Girl Scouts to support Stephanie & Lori and supported Kevin & the grandsons in the Boy Scouts. Violet loved her music. She attended many seasons of Music Circus productions.
Violet appreciated her caregivers who always did the best to make her life fulfilling each day.
In following with Covid-19 guidelines, there will be a private gravesite service with Pastor Ong presiding.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Violet Chan can be made to the Chinese United Methodist Church (2470 28th Avenue, Sacramento, 95822), Arthritis Foundation(https://www.arthritis.org/donate), or the Sutter Medical Foundation (https://www.sutterhealth.org/smcs/giving).
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Memories and Condolences
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Dr. Robert Chan & Family
December 12, 2020
Auntie Violet - With clarity, I remember my frequent stay-overs with my cousin Kevin, 1960 - 1963 ... at your 1st home off 24th st. Life was happy and highly organized, almost to military precision. Home was spotless, neat, and we always got 3 squares plus dessert. Violet always baked Jello Chocolate Pudding or Lemon pie ... great and yummy ! My mom (Lucy) although a great cook, never really served dinner dessert as a regular item, unless it was a family party.
At Auntie Vi's, I could always count on a slice of pie before BED every night ... something I looked forward to. Remember, this was 1960 before Bel Air or Jumbo had a bakery. So, this is how I remembered "staying at Auntie Vi's". Later in years, Cousin Kevin said that they only got dessert when I came over ... but he could have been joking.
But it was a wonderful memory ...
Virginia Wong
December 7, 2020
To my cousins - We will miss Auntie Violet as she was such a vibrant and energetic person and we are so glad to have met her and Uncle Stephen on their visit to Victoria BC years ago.
We have kept in touch and I will miss phoning her. She will be a shining star looking down upon us. With this covid virus we could not travel. Our family sends our deepest condolences and love to all. We will cherish fond memories of Auntie Violet. Virginia Dennis Albert and Beverley Wong
Cresta Adcock
December 7, 2020
She will be missed! I was one of her caregiver and she is very kind and caring even to the point of always reminding me to be careful and take care also. She even teaches me how to cook Chinese Food. She is like a mother to me as I lost my mothers year ago. I’ll be praying to you Mother. May you Rest In Peace and let perpetual lights shine upon you..condolence to all her children most God Bless to Papa Steve Mr Chan.
Joni Berriesford Anderson
December 6, 2020
My condolences to Steve, Stephanie, Kevin, Lori, Darren and families. Our families spent a lot of years being neighbors. I am sure Violet (your mom) will be missed.
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