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Dr. Thian Lai ""Dr. T.L. Tan"" Tan

Dr. Thian Lai ""Dr. T.L. Tan"" Tan obituary, Washington Township, MI

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Thian Tan Obituary

TAN, DR. THIAN LAI "Dr. T.L. Tan"; May 15, 1933 to October 6, 2013; age of 80. Survived by his beautiful loving wife of 50 years, Mary-Ellen; his five children: Rose-Marie Prasatek, Stephen Tan, Stewart Tan, Suzanne VanOphem, Stanley Tan and nine grandchildren. Thian Lai lived a prosperous and generous life. He shared his love and compassion with everyone he came across, not only in his family life but with his patients that he cared for throughout his 40 years in medicine at Crittenton Hospital. His unselfishness touched many lives in Rochester, Michigan and around the world. He will truly be missed. May he rest in peace and his loving memories flourish for an eternity with all who crossed his path. Visitation Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday, 1 to 9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 VanDyke at 25 Mile Rd. Prayers Friday 6:30 p.m. Instate Saturday 10 a.m. at SS. John & Paul Church, 7777 W. 28 Mile Rd. until Mass, 10:30 a.m. Interment Christian Memorial. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at
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Published by The Oakland Press from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, 2013.

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Raymond Stevens Jr. MD

August 8, 2024

Knew Dr. T. L. Tan for over 30 years as we worked together covering each other. Gracious doctor who understood the complexities of medical practice as his admirable gentleness became part of my ability to see the whole patient and not just their illness. He is truly missed. Raymond Stevens Jr. MD

October 12, 2013

Dear Monique and Stewart, We pray for many blessings to you and your family and may he rest in peace. love Al and Marilyn Neumaier

jerald, cheryl colleen wynne

October 10, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. A mass of rememberance will be said in your fathers name.

October 8, 2013

A really nice man and a real gentleman! Best wishes to family J.Tom

Bobbie & Richard Aust

October 8, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to all the Tan family. We knew Dr. TAN as his patient and as an elementary teacher of two of his children. Dr. Tan was a wonderful man.

October 8, 2013

Rose Marie, So Sorry to hear about Dr. Tan. My prayers for you and all your family. Enjoyed working with both you and Dr. TL at Crittenton. Sandy Miller,RN

The Wujek-Calcaterra Family

October 7, 2013

May we continue to honor and respect all the lessons we have learn; acting as living symbols of a loving spirit. You are in our prayers.

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