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Tina Tai-Yuen Kwan M.D.

Tina Kwan Obituary

Tina Tai-Yuen Kwan, M.D. 64, passed away on Fri., April 10, 2009. Beloved wife to Lok C. Kwan; devoted mother to daughter Leslie; loving sister to Wendy, Colin, and Pui-Yan; a favorite aunt to Pamela, Alvin, Carolyn, Ben, Thomas, and Adam; and great-aunt to Kalea, Koa, Hanna, Sydney, and Elijah. Tina was born in Chonqing, China, on February 28, 1945, and raised in Hong Kong. Upon graduating from Pui Ying High School, she attended Yuba College and U.C. Berkeley, and obtained her medical doctorate from Indiana University School of Medicine. She received pediatrics residency training from Children's Hospital in San Francisco and practiced pediatrics in San Francisco for forty years. Unfailingly generous and kind of heart, she will be dearly missed, and we wish her peace. Private family services will be held on Saturday, April 18, with a public memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to the San Francisco Chinese Hospital, 845 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Apr. 15, 2009.

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Joan Hilty

May 14, 2009

Tina and Tony have been like an aunt & uncle to me for many years; I am grieving for the loss of family. Tina was a lovely person and an inspiration to us all.

Gary Gin

April 30, 2009

Tina attended Pediatric Grand Rounds at CPMC regularly. At those meetings, she would share about her activities with such enthusiasm. Whether sharing pictures and stories about her work in a medical clinic in China or talking about setting up the pediatric clinic in the Excelsior area, one could tell that Tina loved her work and had a strong desire to give back to the community both here and abroad. Tina was an inspiring colleague and a wonderful human being. We definitely miss her.

Terri Slagle

April 28, 2009

Tina cared so lovingly for her patients and her smile was radiant. She will be greatly missed by all in the pediatric community. I hope your family finds comfort in knowing how many lives Tina touched.

Jodi Davi

April 28, 2009

I am so sorry for your family's loss. Dr. Kwan's passing is also a great loss to our medical community. She was a kind and committed colleague. Rest in peace.

Kathy Lewis

April 27, 2009

Tina was a physician of great grace and generosity. She worked tirelessly for the benefit of children. Her death is a terrible loss for all of us in her hospital community and to the children for whom she cared. She will be sorely missed.

April 19, 2009

Our PRAYERS and CONDOLENCES to the family. May she rest in peace.
Doris and Lena

Elena, Monica, Oscar & Edna Wei

April 18, 2009

We will never forget your generosity and hospitality to our family when we first arrive in San Francisco 24 years ago. Your kind advice throughout the years had helped our family through some tough times. You will be deeply missed and your family will always be in our prayers.

William & Felicia Wong and family

April 17, 2009

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Tina holds a special place in our hearts; we remember with great fondness her generous spirit. May your memories bring you comfort.

Fred Lee + Family

April 17, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughs of many are with you at this time of sorrow. My two son had seen Dr. Kwan for years,she was a kind and warm hearted person. She will be deeply missed by all.

Raymond Lum

April 15, 2009

She was my pediatrician many years ago, and I always respected her. She will be deeply missed.

Laura B

April 15, 2009

Your family is in my prayers.

Douglas Yung

April 15, 2009

On behalf of YEI Engineers, we extend our deepest sympathies for your loss, and in fact the tremendous loss to the whole community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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