Steven Yam Wong's Obituary
Steven Wong aged 80, of Union City died in Fremont, CA on Monday Sept. 12th, 2016 from complications related to Alzheimer’s Disease.He was born on April 11, 1936 in Canton, China to Chin Po Wong and Lum Shui Wa. He married Elaine Ng Wong while in China and came to the United States in 1968.His was the life of an immigrant and, through sincerity, honesty, and hard work, he became a true success. He spent his entire career as an inspector for the County of Alameda and after retirement ran a successful construction company. He only stopped working this year, when driving became impossible.He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Elaine Ng Wong; his three children Evan Wong and his wife Leng, Peggy Wong Schuerholz and her husband Keith, and Stella Ivy Wong and her husband Tyler; four grandchildren, Allison Wong, Colin Wong, Eloise Brennan and Grant Brennan and numerous loving relatives. His dedication to his family and friends, his courage, and his kindness remain a part of the lives of the many people he touched.A service will be held Sunday September 25th, 9:30am at Skylawn Memorial Park in San Mateo, CA. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org.
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