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Adrian TEO Obituary

TEO, Dr. Adrian Hoon Tiong Dr. Adrian Hoon Tiong Teo, after a long struggle with cancer, passed away at home on December 25th. He was surrounded by family and friends when he returned to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Adrian was born March 7th, 1966 in Singapore and came to the U.S.A. to pursue his education. He met and married his wife, Tessa Clunies-Ross, while studying at Oregon State University. Shortly after earning his Doctorate from University of Minnesota, he joined the staff at Whitworth College where he taught and shaped the lives of both students and faculty for the last eighteen years. A committed family man and deeply devoted to his Catholic faith, Adrian, with Tessa, raised five amazing kids. Encouraging them to live their faith and pursue their passions, he dedicated his life to his family. A peaceful servant of God and staunch defender of life he led by example, lived with purpose, and inspired many by his faithfulness. He is survived by his wife Tessa and their children Rachel, Kevin, Ryan, Aaron, and Isaac. A Rosary service will be held at 6pm Friday, January 1st, at St. Thomas More Parish. Funeral Mass will be held at 11am Saturday, January 2nd, at St. Thomas More Parish. Online condolences may be expressed at hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Dec. 30, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Adrian TEO

11 Entries

Dollie Robin

January 4, 2016

My heart is breaking for all of the Teo family. Adrian was a phenomenal man of faith. His kindness, tender love of all people and his desire to bless all who came across his path changed my life forever. Thank you Adrian. It was an honor to know you. Thank you Tessa, you are so amazing.

Karen Brathovde

January 3, 2016

To Rachel and your family...I remember meeting your dad (and mom) on a number of occasions at Mead High School...such great people. Please know that I'm thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.

Mark Wheeler

January 3, 2016

What a privilege to have not only known Adrian, but to have been invited to break bread with him and his family, to go "camping", to celebrate baptisms and first communions, to pray with and to be prayed for by, to hear his testimony of faith and to watch him bear witness to that faith in good times and in hard times. Adrian, you and your family have blessed me deeply, and continue to do so.

Angela Fredericks

January 3, 2016

May God comfort your family in their grief. Adrian's beautiful and holy life is but changed, not ended, but we are all the poorer for his passing. Blessings to you Tessa.

January 2, 2016

May God bring His peace to Adrian's family. I am honored to have worked with him even if only for a short time.

January 2, 2016

Blessings and much love from Dennis and Charlotte. He was a wonderful man

Art and Maureen Schmidt

January 2, 2016

It was with great sorrow that we heard of the passing of Adrian . Our heart and prayers are with you Tessa and your precious children .We are saddened that we will miss the beautiful mass that will be celebrated to honor him and be with you as we are out of town.Adrian had such a strong faith and to see him with his family at mass was a gift to all of us . God bless you all who loved him so much we continue to keep you in our prayers

Roger & Miriam Deavney

January 2, 2016

Adrian was a spiritual pillar of the St Thomas More community and a constant inspiration to us. He will be greatly missed but we are confident that he is now with our Lord sharing the beatific vision.

Sister Mary Eucharista, SMMC

January 1, 2016

I thank God for the life of Adrian, and thank his family for letting us come and see him at any hour, for their hospitality, their warmth and love. Adrian was one of the sweetest, most generous, godly men I have ever known, and he is finally in peace. Love, prayers and deep condolences! I will see you all at the Vigil and Funeral.

Kristina Murphy-Willson

January 1, 2016

My deepest condolences in the earthly passing of Adrian. He was a man of deep thought, inner peace and devotion to both God & his family. He was an individual to be admired and deeply respected. God's comfort be to those who knew and loved him well.

Kirk N

December 31, 2015

Our deepest condolences to the family. We were saddened to hear of Adrian's passing, but know he's experiencing the fullness of God's glory. I admired Adrian very much, not just for his views on family, life and God, but his gentle demeanor and the sense of peace he exuded. He is missed greatly, and our thoughts and prayers are with him, Tessa, their children and extended family. God's peace be with you all.

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