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Florence Chan Obituary
Florence Chan passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Henry Mayo Hospital in Valencia, CA, ending her courageous four and a half year fight against cancer.
Florence was born on September 2, 1944 and grew up in Taipei, Taiwan. This was also where she met her husband, Steve. She moved to Los Angeles and married Steve on February 1, 1969. Florence and Steve moved to Valencia in 1977 where they raised their children, Debbie and Michael. She worked in the business services department for Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital for 18 years before retiring.
Florence was the heart of her family. Her first thought was always the happiness and well-being of those around her, which she contributed to with her warm smile, laughter, and kindness. Her favorite activity was talking with friends and family, whether on the phone or in person over a good meal. She was incredibly excited upon the arrival of her first grandchild, Madeline.
She is survived by Steve Chan, her husband of 46 years, her children Debbie and Michael, Michael's wife Jennifer, granddaughter Madeline, and her younger sisters Mei-Ping and Mei-Ling Chung.
A visitation will be held from 10:00a.m-2:00p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2015 in Chapel of the Hills at Eternal Valley Memorial Park, 23287 Sierra Hwy, Newhall, CA 91321.
The Signal, May 29, 2015
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Memories and Condolences
for Florence Chan
Marylyn Daniels
June 4, 2015
I can't begin to express how much Florence meant to me.
Florence always was happy with her life . I will always have
great memories. My prayers to her family.
Shu-Heng Wu Cheng
June 2, 2015
Dear Mei-Ho, You had always occupied a special place in my mom's heart. Because of Mom's current health, I would like to represent her to convey her love, admiration, and affection towards you.
For as far as I can remember, my mom, just like many other family friends who knew you, recognized and adored your gentle manners and kind heart. So much so that my mom frequently referred you as exemplary for her own daughters. Back in Taipei, she was most delighted when you visited her in her office from time to time before going back home in afternoon. That year when she was recuperating in hospital after surgery, beloved Chung Mama sent you, her college-aged precious daughter, to Mom's bedside because she knew that your special gentle touch and companionship could comfort her. It imprinted in my memory of you traveling long distance day-to-day in that summer from your home to hospital to spend time with her, and always with that sweet smile and serenity. Mom told me in many occasions that you lifted her spirit and helped along her recovery and she was forever grateful of your amazing kindness and cross-generation friendship. You warmed my mom's heart by continuing reaching out to her after her retirement to Los Angeles. You will always remain in her memory and her heart.
With fond remembrance and love,
Shu-Heng Wu Cheng (represented by Grace Na)
sally feng
June 1, 2015
Hi, Mei-Ho, we know each other since we were little. our parents are friends. My sister Jackie was your schoolmate in Junior hight and college.
Steve took my wedding photos and if I remember right, my wedding was your last public appearance before you had your daughter. Later, when you moved to NY, we took over your hollywood apartment at Ardmore Street with the whole nice furniture in it. And I have to mention that you and Steve are one of the fairy couple that I truly admire.
I'll always miss you, especially your sweet and charming smile with your 2 deep dimples shown on your face.
sally Feng (Northridge, CA)
Angela Lee
June 1, 2015
Dear Aunt Florence: Your brilliant smiles and gift for gab will always be in our fondest memories. I hope you are up in heaven smiling down at Debbie, Michael and Uncle Steve. You will be greatly missed!
Love, Angela and Ali
Paul Lee
May 31, 2015
Dear Mei-Ho,
You ar always so gentle, graceful, and sweet.
We will miss you!
Grace Na
May 31, 2015
Dear Mei-Ho, I feel so privileged and grateful to have known you and have you as a close family friend and my personal friend since childhood. Going back through the years, from Taipei to New York, then Caribou and LA, so many fond memories and images of you, as a young girl then a mom and grand mom, all re-emerged. I will always remember your lovely smile, warmth, graciousness, courage, and strength. I will miss you deeply and always keep you in my heart. With deep love,
Grace, George, and Katherine Na
Rehwa Lee
May 31, 2015
Florence and Steve Chan were one of the first neighbors I met in Valencia in the late seventies. I remembered being impressed by Florence's attractiveness. In fact, my then little daughter referred to Florence as the pretty auntie. As we became friends, I appreciated that her beauty in fact radiates from a sweet and tender heart. Although my own hectic life did not allow me to get together with the Chan's as much as I would like, our visits were always delightful filled with interesting conversion. In spite of her illness in recent years, Florence initiated e-mails to stay in touch. I am grateful for her friendship, and deeply touched and inspired by her courage and grace. Florence, a beautiful person inside and out, will be forever alive in my memory.
Sansan Szema
May 31, 2015
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in this hour of sadness on the loss of your beloved wife and mother. Florence had one of the warmest souls we have ever met. She was a gentle, loving, and caring person. She also had an incredible positive attitude and outlook on life. We believe all who knew her have loved and respected her. This was a great loss for all of us. We will miss her beautiful smile , her great conversation, and the time we spent together. There is nothing one can say that can ease your sorrow, but time will heal the wound. May you find comfort in the fond memories of your many good years together. Kuo-Yen & San-San
Grace, George, and Katherine Na
May 31, 2015
Dear Mei-Ho, I feel so privileged and grateful to have known you and have you as a close family friend and my personal friend since childhood. Going back through the years, from Taipei to New York, then Caribou and LA, so many fond memories and images of you, as a young girl then a mom and grand mom, all re-emerged. I will always remember your lovely smile, warmth, graciousness, courage, and strength. I will miss you deeply and always keep you in my heart. With deep love,
Grace, George, and Katherine Na
May 31, 2015
Hi Florence,
It is very saddened to have lost the opportunity to meet you again. We are believed that you are now in a better place. Your smiling face, cheerful and decent disposition always remind us of you. Your quality of life the past few years is nothing you would have wanted.
You should be consolabe because of your beloved better half and filial children.
May your soul rest at peace, heaven!
Clement and Lydia
Alan & Gloria Lan
May 30, 2015
My dear friend Florence: You are in God's place now. You went ahead of us and left your family and friends in a hurry. You will always live in our hearts. We will always remember your kind sweet laugh with lovely dimple, and your patience in listening to us on the phone. Tears can not say enough how we miss you. All the past memories will not be forgotten at all.
Lorna Yin
May 30, 2015
Mei-Ho, I miss you, you will be in my memory forever.
May 30, 2015
Florence, my dearest friend,: Your sweet smile with the charming dimple;your perfect personaliaty with the beautiful face will be in my heart forever....... your 54 years old friend Marisa Chao
May 30, 2015
In memory of our beloved Florence,a friend & sister for more than half a century. We gave her away to Steven at their wedding and watch the Chan family grow.Surrounded by her husband,children and grandchild Florence has lived a rich life. Her sweet smile,care & love have touch many lives.Though we miss her physically, she will live in our hearts forever. We pray for her peaceful rest in heaven. Love, Alfred and Julia Wu , Bill and Jeanette Chow
Cecilia Chao
May 29, 2015
I am so sorry for you loss. You are such a dear friend and I want you to know that you and your family are thought of and I will hold you in my heart. Be encouraged and know that God holds her in his arms and peace is her covering. God bless you. With Love Cecilia
Cynthia & Nathan
May 29, 2015
Dear Aunt Florence,
I have so many fond memories from all the summers we visited you. Among them are your wonderful laugh and your love of epic romance movies. You will be missed. Always in our hearts,
Shek & Julie
May 29, 2015
Dear Florence: You have lived a full life, having a loving husband, two wonderful adult children and an adorable granddaughter. You had been a great fighter for the last four and half years. We all miss you and your sweet smiles. Shek & Julie
Jennifer Chang
May 28, 2015
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Angela Feng
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Ludy Antonino
May 28, 2015
My heart aches for you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
May happy memories carry you all through this sorrowful time.
She will be deeply missed.
May 28, 2015
Thanks for the memory, Dearest Florence, your friendship was the most precious thing I ever cherished.
For more than 50 years, we have been through so many happy times together. In Taipei, in New York, in Main, in LA. Trips to Mexico, to New York,
to Las Vegas. Attending weddings and above all, your 70th birthday party....
Your marriage with Steven is the most enduring and endearing love affairs. I sincerely hope he can live through this hard time.
I miss you. You will always live in my heart.
Ancelina Chang (New York)
Angela Feng
May 28, 2015
I'm very sorry for your loss, May God give you and your Family strength at this time. I will be there to say good-bye to my dear friend Florence, I miss Florence so much and I cannot remove her from my heart. See you then!
Angela Feng
May 28, 2015
I'm very sorry for your loss, May God give you and your Family strength at this time. I will be there to say good-bye to my dear friend Florence, I miss Florence so much and I cannot remove her from my heart. See you then!
Angela Feng
May 28, 2015
Cecilia Chao
May 28, 2015
Hi, Florence: I do not want to say good-bye. I say: See you again!
Miss you so much! With Love Cecilia
Tina
May 28, 2015
Florence was a wonderful Lady such grace and poise I worked with her
at Henry Mayo for 6 years and When I think of her I think of her beatiful
smile she would walk in a room and it would light up..She will be missed by
her family here at Henry Mayo..To her family thank you for sharing her with
us
Angela Feng
May 28, 2015
TA YU PERRY LUNG
May 28, 2015
I KNOW THERE IS NOTHING FOR ME TO SAY THAT WILL MAKE YOUR LOSS EASIER. I AM PRAYING FOR YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF LOSS. PLEASE KNOW THAT WE ARE ALL TININKING OF YOU. YUYU
Maria Lee
May 28, 2015
Florence is such a loving and caring person who was always concerned about her family and friend's well-being and comfort them with encouraging words or good advices even during her illness. We mourn the loss of a life-long best friend in this world but her spirit and beautiful smile will forever be in our heart until we meet again in eternity.
Jennifer Chang
May 28, 2015
Jennifer Chang
May 28, 2015
Jennifer Chang
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Jennifer Chang
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