Damon H. Lim

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Damon Lim Obituary

Damon H. Lim At home in Redwood City, September 20, 2006, after a short and courageous fight with brain cancer. Damon received his BA degree from Stanford University, his MBA from the University of Michigan, his J.D. degree from Hastings Law School and his LLM from NYU. Damon had a great love of life, he loved the ocean and the outdoors; Damon was an avid wind surfer, backpacker and pursued woodworking as a hobby. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend Celebration of Life Services, 2:00p.m. Sat, Sept. 30, 2006, at the Tiffany Chapel of Cypress Lawn Funeral Home, 1370 El Camino Real, Colma, CA 94014. At his request his cremated remains will be scattered in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Francisco at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his loving memory to Kaiser Redwood City Hospice.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Sep. 25 to Sep. 27, 2006.

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Vincent Lum

May 20, 2007

I would only classify a few people as not having followed the crowd. Damon was one of them; he was his own person. I noticed this from junior high through high school. And if I recall correctly, he chose to complete his studies at Stanford in less than four years. He simply made his own mark in life.

Sarah Tan

October 11, 2006

I would like to personally recognize and thank Damon’s wonderful health-care professionals who brightened our days and encouraged us so much. In particular, Sela, our wonderful live-in Aide, provided wonderful daily care. Evie, Charlene, and Shirley, from Hospice, kept us all going when they brought rays of sunshine and hope on many cloudy and dark days. I know I speak for Damon when I simply say, “Thanks so very much for being there for us.”

In the autumn of 2000, Damon’s neighbor introduced us. I am shy by nature, and English was somewhat of a struggle, so our very first conversation caused Damon to laugh. When he asked me how I got to the U. S., I said, “I fly.” He was really asking about my visa, but I did not understand, and he gave me his wonderful, bright smile as he explained what he truly was asking.

Our relationship blossomed and grew to a comfortable, committed life we both enjoyed so very much. From backpacking to teaching Mahfan (dog) how to swim, Damon taught me how to laugh and play and feel completely at ease in his company.

In September of 2004,while I was visiting my family in China, Damon freely expressed how meaningful and precious our relationship was to him. He wrote, “Alas, life without Sarah is a life without comfort and love.” Little did we realize how that would be put to the test.

On my birthday in 2005, Damon wrote the words I will always remember, words that seemed to describe our love so well. It began, “If I know what love is, it is because of you.”

I say those words, now, to him and to you, because we learned together, he and I, how to love completely, and with deep satisfaction.

How difficult it was to experience all the pain of the past seven months! Although Damon may have had a reputation for being demanding and impatient on occasion (!), his attitude and cooperation throughout his struggle was the exact opposite. He never ceased assisting, whenever he could, in his care, and he inspired me with his courage, strength, and humor.

He felt compelled to show his appreciation for his care and made Sela cry when he personally thanked her. At first, Sela thought he may have meant “Sarah,” but he said, “No, you!” He was frustrated with his inability to articulate words, so he took every opportunity to give me a kiss as I cared for him. It was his way of acknowledging his appreciation, I’m sure.

Damon’s caring heart was so evident when he watched an interview with Tiger Woods shortly before his death. Sela wiped tears from his cheeks as he listened to the emotional story of Tiger’s own personal loss.

His last conversation, on August 30th, demonstrated his unfailing good humor.
That morning, as Sela and I were busy bathing him and getting him ready for the day, I remarked, “You are like a King with two servants on either side of you, attending to your every need.” Sela chimed in with “You are a Prince, and we are taking care of you.”
That night, before going to bed, Sela said, “Goodnight, Prince,” and Damon replied, “Goodnight Queen,” and they both had a good laugh.

It gives me comfort to know Damon still had a wonderful sense of humor and was able to laugh right up to the very end. He never spoke again.

If Damon could speak to us right now, I think he would remind all of us to appreciate each new day and the people we care about. As we experienced the Valley of the Shadow of Death for many days and nights, we learned the only real comfort, in the end, is knowing we are loved and appreciating the relationships God brings into our lives.

As he sought out my hand day after day, in order to feel my presence and comfort, I can only say “Thank you” to him for teaching me what love is.

Brenda Sterling

October 3, 2006

I met Damon in 1992 and he became an extraordinary friend -- so full of energy and intelligence. My life is better for having known him and feels so empty now that he is gone. My heartfelt sympathy to Damon's family for their loss of this gentle soul.

Gloria Clavecilla

September 30, 2006

Marian and family,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May you find comfort in keeping his memories close to your heart. Damon was a very special individual and I'm glad we shared some special times with him during his younger days. I can still remember him coming to Sacramento to spend the weekend with us. We will miss him very much.

Richard & Rima Yee

September 26, 2006

Dear Marian and family,

Our deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. It has been a honor to have met and known Damon during his life, we will miss him and his great smile. May he rest in peace.

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