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Erwin Chou Obituary

Erwin Chou Passed away suddenly in San Francisco, Monday, January 16, 2006, with family at his side. He was 53. Beloved son of George and Suet Fong Gong; devoted brother of Gary (wife Jane) Chou and Donna (husband Fred) Chung; loving uncle of Christine Chou and Derek and Dannelle Chung. A graduate of Stanford University with a PhD in economics, he was an economist for all of his professional life. He had his own consulting practice following stints with Price Waterhouse Coopers and the World Bank. Friends are invited to attend the Visitation at 7 pm, Tuesday, January 24, 2006, and the Funeral Service at 10:00 am Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at CYPRESS LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 1370 El Camino Real, Colma. Interment, Cypress Lawn Memorial Park.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Jan. 22, 2006.

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Jolanta Sander

January 28, 2006

My sympathy goes out to Erwin's family. Erwin was a colleague of mine during his tenure with the government. I respected Erwin for his intellect and always enjoyed his sense of humor.

Sychi Chou

January 24, 2006

I am deeply saddened by this shocking news. When I was working with Erwin, I always felt that his mind was going so fast that I can never keep up with him. His views on life had also brought me refreshing perspectives. I will miss him very much. May Erwin rest in peace.



S. Albert Chou

Linda Lee

January 24, 2006

Erwin and I were colleagues at PwC and serviced many clients together. He was one of the most creative transfer pricing economists I have worked with. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Jim Cigler

January 24, 2006

My deepest sympathy to Erwin's Family. This is a tragic loss. I had the honor of working with Erwin for many years at PwC. He always brightened my day with his wit, humor, energy and love of life. He will be missed sorely and remembered fondly.

Rich Johnson

January 24, 2006

Erwin's passing has brought great sorrow to many of us at PwC who had the honor of working with him. Erwin and I worked together for many years including his time at PwC as well as after when he went out on his own. His energy, sense of humor, and passion for life will be sorely missed.

Frederick Quattlebaum

January 23, 2006

Dear George, Suet, Gary, Donna and other family members: I was very sad to hear of Erwin's passing. Erwin was extraordinarily talented, and he possessed an intense passion for the challenges he undertook. It was a pleasure to work with Erwin at PwC and on a client after he started his own firm. My thoughts are with your family in this time of sadness. Warm regards. Fritz Quattlebaum

Steve Williams

January 23, 2006

This is quite a shock. I knew Erwin for a few years when he worked at Pricewaterhouse several years ago. He was lively, intelligent, and always enjoyed life. My sympathies to the entire family.

Fredericka Bunting

January 23, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of Erwin's passing.

Ahmad Shahshahani

January 23, 2006

With deep sympathy. I knew Erwin for years when he worked for gov't. He was a lively, interesting and very much educated person. The news is saddening and shocking.



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