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Betty Quan Obituary

Betty Fong Quan Peacefully passed away May 18, 2006 at her home in Piedmont at the age of 54. Born in Ventura, CA, to the late Howard Lem and Jane Dock Quan, Betty was the beloved wife of the late James Ton Yee and the loving sister of the late Henry Quan and the late John Quan. She is survived by her beloved children, Jane Yee and Liam Yee; sister, Louise Quan Leach; brother, Ray Burke; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Betty will be remembered for her strength, grace, love of family and friends, and passion for a life of love, humor, song, and dance. In addition to pursuing a challenging career in nursing, Betty was also a vibrant community member, active in her children's schools, the Center for Asian American Media, Piedmont Asian-American Club, and Families with Children from China. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Celebration of Life on Monday, June 5, 2006 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Avenue, Piedmont, CA. Private Interment at Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Center for Asian-American Media (c/o Yee Family Children Fund), 145-9th St., Suite #350, SF, CA 94103.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 26, 2006.

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IJQ

February 10, 2023

Stumbled across this page looking for info on my family... I really wish I got to meet you.

Ginny Walker Mapes

May 26, 2006

My dear friend, Betty ~ I am so sorry to learn of your passing. You were a 'breath of fresh air' as a nurse educator colleague at SMMH. Always taking on a challenge and doing terrific work, you could always be counted on.

Staff and colleagues loved you and will continue to do so; patients benefitted from your work in so many ways.



Your lovely children have wonderful memories of their great & gracious Mom & Dad. The world is a better place because of you.



My fond regards & remembrances, Ginny Walker / Temecula, CA

Lynn Dow

May 26, 2006

I knew Betty from serving on the Med-Surg Conference Committee with her - what a delight it was to work with her and what a role model she was as she went through her husband's illness followed by hers.

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