Li Ming Chu

Death date: Apr 1, 2020

Li-ming Kuo Chu 1937-2020 Reno, NV and Belmont, CA Li-ming (83) was born in the town of Lungien in Fujian Province of China to Shao-Ying Kuo (father) and Shu-Yeih Kuo (mother). Her siblings are Siang-Wen (deceased), Li-Ann, Ba-Ho Read Obituary

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Peg Farrar

280w ago

I was a colleague of Li Mings's at UNR. She was also a founding member of the UNR chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the nursing honor society. I remember a time we got in two Asian baby mannequins for teaching, and she was very upset that they were naked. Within 10 minutes, they were both dressed with diapers, clothes, hats and swaddled in blankets! They often were in her office, keeping her company. I would love to talk to her son or daughter about honoring her at the Nurses of Achievement Dinner in Reno. Peg Farrar [email protected]

Kathleen Shane

284w ago

I saw Li Ming's beautiful face starring at me from the Reno newspaper. I immediately recognized her. I was sadden to learn of her passing. We were neighbors for 40+ years. Anne Meier and I took her to lunch right before she moved to the Bay Area. Now as time moves foreward we have lost Anne too. As a neighborhood grows older it is to be expected, but very heartbreaking. Her neighbors all send the warm wishes to the family. I will always remember the Chu family, especially every time I see an orchid. All my Love Kathy Shane

Sue Alvey

285w ago

Dear Diana and all of Li Ming's family,
We loved being with Li Ming at Rosener House. Beneath her beautiful smile was a sneaky grin and we all enjoyed sharing little jokes with her. She loved music, a good party and was was always ready to go for a walk in the park. Li Ming will be missed by her friends and all of the staff. Our sympathies to you, her family, on behalf of Rosener House. Warmly, Sue Alvey, Director

Mon-Wei Parkin

285w ago

姑妈 “Gu-ma” and “Goo-Dieh”, David and Diana were the only extended family my sister and I grew up around in Reno. They filled my childhood with wonderful experiences and memories.

We spent so much time at their house. I remember the smells, the tastes, the sparkly ceiling, the chairs we would eat meals in, the banter of Auntie, Uncle and my parents in the living room on those green couches next to the piano.

As an adult I would think about her often and I’m sad to say I didn’t get to see her much after I moved away from Reno after college. I treasured her, as she was a rare link to my father’s side of the family. She was a tiny and mighty woman that we were so lucky to know and be inspired by.

Joanne Sanchez

285w ago

Oh I just saw the obituary in the Reno Gazette Journal about Li-Ming. I am a retired RN who worked at St Mary's Hospital when Li-Ming was there. She was a pleasure to be around, so kind and positive. What a loss. My heart goes out to her family.

Patricia Burgess

285w ago

Dear Diana and David and family members,
I am sending my love and sympathy to you in memory of my dearest friend , Li-Ming. We were friends, colleges , and great shoppers; we even engaged in a few mischevious activities, not that we would admit to. We spent many wonderful times together both at work and social gatherings, many of were attended by my family and friends who also mourn the loss of Li-Ming. She had a great life which she shared with friends, students,family and all who knew her.
She will always be in my heart .
Love to you all
Pat Burgess

Pa-Yu Kuo

285w ago

Profound memories with deepest sympathy to the loss of your mother. We all have grown up together in different ages under her joyful TLC, she will be always in our heart. I feel we will be hand in hand together celebrating her wonderful life with us forever. Rest In Peace, big sister. Take care yourself and the family, David and Diana, Uncle Tony and the family.

Ching Bledsoe

285w ago

Dear Diana, Roy, Kylie and Joshua,

The seeds of friendship (over 52 years) planted over almost my lifetime in the U.S. have rooted deeply in my heart. We are so happy to have had George and Li-ming and all of you in our life. We’re so sad to hear or Li-ming’s passing. She was there in my garden, in our window box, in front of the recipe box that we shared so many times (meals) together, so many houseplants—orchids, garden tips and joy and awe.
In the late evening in late October we are all in their sunroom admiring that night-blooming cereus, the scent of fifty or sixty flowers just intoxicating our hearts for such a magic evening. Then we have delicious treats together to witness the opening and closing of such beauty of Asian treasured flowers (the fish are swimming in the pond).
Li-ming, your sauteed sea bass, your dry-cooked pork ribs, your pecan pie, etc., were so mouth-watering, so delicious. I miss you. I wish I was able to come visit you in California. Old age stops our ability to travel. We’re so lost, so sad, so lost for words. We’ll always remember you. Those were the days of summer, the springs in or life.
Take care, Diana. She was so proud of you and she was so lucky to have such wonderful care and love from you and Roy. We’ll miss her forever.

Love, Ching

Please keep in touch. We love in our life. You’re so, so special in our life.

Bruce Bledsoe

285w ago

Li Ming was a wonderful friend. I can’t tell you how many times we got together, often at her and George’s house—for dinner, to see that rare flower bloom once a year, to see how their garden was doing, or just to visit. She was always warm and upbeat, with that wonderful smile—always interested in others, always gracious and warm. We could talk to her about anything. None of our joint friends go back further, from our dating days to our wedding and on through the years, and none was closer.
And of course she was a terrific cook, overloading our plates with one memorable dish after another. It was part of the way she expressed her joy in others, through those dishes whose names I could not begin to name but vividly recall over the years.
Sometimes after dinner, or even during it, she, George, Ching, and sometimes others would start talking in Chinese to each other, and I always thought that was great, that they trusted me enough—were comfortable enough with me—to not have to always speak English, but to go back to a familiar place for a while.
I have always been impressed with the people who have the courage to come to a different land with a different culture which they might never be totally part of. They come often for their children, for the better life that they believe that their children can have. But, like Li Ming and George, they become very much a part of that culture, or rather they become people of two cultures, twice blessed. And that is how I thought of them—how much richer they were than me, with just the one culture. So I admired them for this as well as for all the other traits that I envied—no, not envied but rejoiced in.
I was so sad that her last years were difficult, but she had many wonderful ones before that, and those are the gifts that we must rejoice in for her, because she deserved them.

Celia Bishop

285w ago

I have such fond memories of family gatherings with the Chu family during my childhood. Whether it was sharing family meals at Christmas or taking a long road trip to Yellowstone in 1976, I remember the excited conversations and laughter of our parents, while we children played, ate, and explored together.

When I left Reno after college, it was always nice to see Mr. and Mrs. Chu when I was in town. They always enjoyed sharing life milestones, inviting my new husband to join their Christmas banquet the year we were married, and later meeting our daughters. I share a photo from the last time we got together in 2000 when my entire family flew into town for my parents' 40th anniversary. The Chus have always felt like family, and it was natural that they were there as well.

5 years ago, I had the pleasure of visiting with Mrs. Chu again. I was in town taking care of my mother while my father traveled to visit a friend out of town. Dad told me Mrs. Chu had recently moved back to Reno, so my brother and I took the opportunity to have lunch with her. After lunch, Rick returned to work, and Mrs. Chu invited me back to her home. We had a lovely afternoon catching up, sharing stories, talking about the past and the future. This was especially pleasant as I had not been able to talk to my own mother in that way since her illness. The memories of childhood came back. So much had changed in our lives, yet Mrs. Chu was still the warm hearted, lovely mom I remembered. I will always remember her with much love and take comfort in the thought that she is with Mr. Chu.

Sending warm thoughts to David, Diana, and their families,
Celia Hsu Bishop

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