Birth date: Jan 29, 1959 Death date: Dec 11, 2012
Tony Leow, of San Mateo, was born in Stockton, California. He attended San Joaquin Delta College (Business Administration Associate of Arts Degree – 1980) and California Bible College (Theology and Biblical Studies Degree – 1982) Read Obituary
One time we had a carwash fundraiser for our junior high fellowship and Tony asked whether we kids had eaten lunch yet. He then went to McDonald’s and bought hamburgers for all of us! That was so many years ago, but I still remember that act of kindness, taking the initiative to ask and get and pay for lunch for us.##imported-begin##Guest##imported-end##
One time we had a carwash fundraiser for our junior high fellowship and Tony asked whether we kids had eaten lunch yet. He then went to McDonald’s and bought hamburgers for all of us! That was so many years ago, but I still remember that act of kindness, taking the initiative to ask and going out of his way to get and pay for lunch for us.##imported-begin##Guest##imported-end##
I feel very blessed to have worked with Tony these past few years at Borel Eye Doctors. Some of my co-workers called him “father office”… personally, I referred to him as Papa Tony, but we all called him friend! The day of his passing, I went to pick up lunch for the office and came back to the door locked and lights off. The look on everyone’s face told me, but I still couldn’t believe he was gone. In fact, I don’t know if it has sunk in yet (I still expect to see him when I walk). We closed the office immediately that day, but no one wanted to go home. We were all in shock and didn’t want to be apart, so instead we stayed together, hugging, crying, silent, then finally smiling and laughing. We started talking about all of the funny things we could remember about Tony! We pulled our phones out and started showing pictures of him! In fact, we have a little area with multiple pictures that we’ve printed, so we can “see” Tony every day. Not only did I work with Tony, but Tina and Tony opened up their home to me and I lived there for a year. Anyone who knew Tony talks about his cooking. I had to endure smelling his cooking and knowing it wasn’t for me, but I’d (almost always) open up the fridge and find some yummy offering that they would leave for me to enjoy! My condolences to Tina, Michael, Matt, Stella, William, and the rest of the family! I know you have the joy of knowing that you will see him again, but please know that I have been and will continue to be praying for peace for you! I miss you Papa Tony!~Brooke##imported-begin##Brooke Northrop##imported-end##
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “When you spend so much time with your coworkers they become your second family.” Well that’s what we have become and he was the father of our family. I called him “Father Office” because he treated me like his daughter. He gave me great advice. He took care of me. I remember him letting me borrow his jumper cables and flares when I went on my road trip to Yosemite. He always said, “If you need anything, and I mean anything, do not hesitate to call me. I’ll pick up.” He always made me special pb&j and turkey sandwiches, not to mention the egg mcmuffins he brought us every saturday and how about those special meals he’d cook for each our birthdays! He was thee absolute best cook and above all, the best person to crack jokes with. He made work fun. I have never been around such a caring, humorous, and generous person in my life. He touched my heart and made me a better person. I can only hope to share all that he’s taught me with others. Growing up I never had a strong male figure in my life and I guess that’s why I admired Tony so much. He did so much for everyone and always had their best intentions in mind. Although I only shared two years of his life, I know that I am blessed to have known him for those few years. He will truly be missed. I think about him every day.##imported-begin##Delenia Garcia##imported-end##
It’s been my pleasure to have known Tony since he first moved out to the Bay Area to attend Bible College. In fact, he lived with me in our apartment in Daly City when he first arrived and I recall many fun and memorable moments. One time he went to relax in the sauna room and he fell asleep for about an hour. When he woke up, he was so dehydrated that his legs wouldn’t move. Typical of the gritty spirit in Tony, he rolled to the floor and crawled his way to the door. We laughed together about that experience among many others. I’ll miss Tony, but I know that we’ll see each other again in heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.##imported-begin##Chun Kung##imported-end##
We really miss our brother Tony. God has been good to our family as God gives us peace and comfort each day and moment. We thank our church family, family friends and all who have given so much to us during this time. Today is Tony’s Memorialat Fellowship Bible Church. It will start at 2 pm. We are grateful for this time to get together and share memories of Tony and how Tony impacted our lives. A time to encourage Tina, his boys, Michael and Matthew, William and Stella; and his mother and brothers. All those that loved Tony. May the memory of how Tony encouraged you to seek God be with you always.##imported-begin##Sandy Leow##imported-end##
Tony was more to me than someone who worked at Borel Eye Doctors with my wife Kelly he was a kind and generous friend. I experienced first hand his generosity and kindness when I was flat on my back at home from a serious injury. He constantly sent food home with Kelly for me to enjoy and always asked how I was recovering. I can not express in words what that meant to me. He always extended an open invitation to his home for Borel Eye Doctor gatherings where I got several chances to enjoy his hospitality and enjoy more of his world famous BBQ.It is rare in life that we come across someone who is so kind and generous and adds a smile to our lives and who puts others ahead of themselves. Tony enriched all our lives and I will always be a better person for knowing him. My heart and prayers go out to Tina and his entire family. I wish them strength and happy memories.Rest In Peace My Good Friend-##imported-begin##Darrin L. Haug##imported-end##
My husband Darrin and I wish to express our gratitude and respect for what Tony brought to our lives. In this life, we often spend more time with our co-workers than we do with our own immediate family. And with Tony, he brought our staff together in the true sense of an office family. This is a sentiment that is constantly reflected in many of our staff talks about ââ?¬Ë?Tony memoriesââ?¬â?¢, too. He had the special talent of great conversation, and always took time to engage each and every one of us. Tony truly cared about each and every one of us, and we knew it just by the little things. His acts of kindness are what I mean when I say itââ?¬â?¢s in just the little things like: offering to pick me up from the airport after my vacation so we didnââ?¬â?¢t have to pay for parking for ten days at SFO, or dropping me off at the local mechanic when my car was ready so I didnââ?¬â?¢t have to walk the four blocks to go get it. These things that Tony offered out of the goodness of his heart were always so sweet and just show how kind he was each and every day I worked with him. An especially touching favor he bestowed upon us comes to mind, too. My husband had a spine injury and was home laid up for several monthsââ?¬Â¦ each and every day Tony would ask me how Darrin was doing and to let him know he said hello and was pulling for him to get well soon. During that time, Tony on several occasions, thought enough of us to bring us some of his famous chili or chicken wings for me to take home to Darrin. Just so thoughtful, and boy did it cheer my husband up! Those are just a few examples of gestures Tony extended to me personally. They were always unexpected, greatly appreciated and speak to the type of man he was. What I learned from Tony was to always look at the bright side of life. He lived life with the most positivity, and when asked ââ?¬Ë?how you doin Tony?ââ?¬â?¢ more often than not his reply would be an enthusiastic ââ?¬Å?GREAT!ââ?¬Â Iââ?¬â?¢ve never known someone to always be in a great mood all the time~ before Tony. His smile and attitude was infectious, and you couldnââ?¬â?¢t have a bad day at work with Tony around. Tony holds a special place in our hearts, and will be remembered fondly. Our hearts go out to Tina, Michael and Matthew, Stella and William, his mother, his brothers, and his extended family. We will miss our Tony foreverââ?¬Â¦ Kelly Haug~ Office Manager and co-worker of Borel Eye Doctors##imported-begin##Kelly##imported-end##
Dear Tina, Michael, Mathew, Stella, and WilliamI can remember your Dad from before he was married to your Mom. We remember him as a go getter and very committed to doing the Lord’s work. He would share whatever he had with others to help in any way and to promote the work of the Lord. He was involved in every ministry at the church from teaching, being a deacon, being in many committees and overseeing many projects at the church. He was a considerate, compassionate person who you could call upon for help, ask for prayer, would give a hand in moving things. He was even a pall bearer at my Mother’s funeral when she passed. He loved to tease and always had a joke, funny comment, a jab that would get us laughing in our fellowship. We were always amazed at his ability to recall verses, doctrines, important lessons that had been taught to him when he was in Bible College. Tony was a pillar of faith and support in the church. You could count on him offering to help set up, bring food, clean up, and whatever else needed to be done. He would at a moments notice offer to cover a topic as he did for our current series. We have very fond memories of our friendship with Tony, the many camps, retreats, fellowship meetings, dinners, valentine dinners, the list goes on. You don’t realize how special and wonderful the person is until you recount what you have done together. We will greatly miss our brother in Christ but know we will be reunited someday in heaven. We Praise the Lord for our time together on earth and look towards eternity for an even greater time together and with our Lord!Love Kelvin and Ruby, Elizabeth, Alexandra, Victoria and Philip##imported-begin##Kelvin and Ruby Choi##imported-end##
The last time I saw Tony was the night before he & Tina were leaving for Tahoe. I can still see his smiling face and I will look forward to seeing his smiling face when we meet again in Heaven! Like everyone else, I enjoyed his cooking, sense of humor and gracious hospitality.##imported-begin##Della Chun##imported-end##
