Cynthia Tao

1949 - 2017

Cynthia Tao obituary, 1949-2017, Clayton, MO

BORN

1949

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Kriegshauser Mortuary-West Chapel

9450 Olive Blvd

Saint Louis, Missouri

Cynthia Tao Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 11, 2017.

Cynthia Tao-Fong, of Clayton, now at rest and with the Lord on August 10th, 2017. Daughter of predeceased John and Linda Tao, beloved wife of James Fong, dear sister to Alexander (Debra) Tao and Michael (Diana) Tao, God mother to Stella Sung, cherished aunt/Godmother to Marcus (Elizabeth) Tao, dear aunt to Amber (Dan) Spraul, great aunt to Maria & Gavin Tao and Daniel Spraul. Dear niece to William (Anne) Tao, Michelle (Michael) Smith, Henry (Sherry) Tao. Cousin to David (Mary) Tao, Richard (Eliot) Tao, Peter (Helen) Tao, Anthony Tao, Jinee (Charlie Baxter) Tao and dear friend to many. Cynthia was an alumna of Washington University and Chief of Engineering at Veterans Administration in Saint Louis before she retired. Cynthia was an avid tennis player and skier. She enjoyed traveling the world and was always interested in discussing world affairs. Cynthia also had a great love for her dogs; DumDum, Bridget, Nicky, Oreo and Tollhouse. Her family and friends will miss her beautiful smile and warm personality.

A Memorial Service will take place on August 19th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Bellerive Gardens Cemetery Chapel/Mausoleum, 740 N Mason Road, Creve Coeur, MO 63141.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network www.pancan.org
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August 20, 2017

Anne & Eddie Ip

I met Cynthia and James when I moved to St Louis 1970. We had fun studying at Washington University. It was my first time far away from home. Cynthia and James were both nice and friendly to my brother and me. I still remember the great fun we had spending the weekend at Cynthia's home. I also had fun playing tennis with James and Cynthia when I visited St Louis after attending my son's graduation at Indiana University. Cynthia, we will miss your wisdom, smile and friendliness. May you rest in peace.
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Anne & Eddie Ip

August 19, 2017

Pasy & Albert Ip

We met Cynthia at Washington University in St. Louis in 1970. She is witty, caring, humorous and a lot of fun with. For me (Albert), I had the opportunity to take a few Applied Mathematics courses with Cynthia. While I studied very hard, I didn't notice that she had to and we came out with the same grades. While we moved to New York, San Francisco and then Hong Kong, our friendship with Cynthia and James was maintained. Our fondest memories were the reunions in Boston and St. Louis, participated by Ivan & Theresa, James and Cynthia. They were memorable moments and full of fun. Cynthia will be dearly missed, her smiling face, wisdom and friendship but will always be in our hearts. May she rest in peace in heavens with her parents.
In deepest sorrow (s)

August 19, 2017

We met Cynthia in St. Louis at Washington University over 40 years ago and grateful to know her and call her our friend. We are fortunate to have share many good times with her and James together, and we will cherish those memories. Her warm personality, smile, wisdom and friendship will be sorely missed. May she rest in peace with her parents in heaven.
Ivan & Theresa Wong (H.B.,CA)

August 19, 2017

Marcus Tao

I will miss my Aunt Cynthia. I have great memories of her. The times that we went skiing in Colorado, the family dinners together with Grandma and Grandma and celebrating the holidays. I will miss her very much.

August 14, 2017

Alex Tao

Cynthia was my only and dearest sister. I am grateful for the time that we had together in this life. It is a comfort to know she is with our parents now. Debbie and I will miss her greatly and we share our deepest sympathy with James, her husband and all those who loved her.

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