Joe Chan

1951 - 2017

Joe Chan obituary, 1951-2017, Spring, TX

BORN

1951

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Brookside Funeral Home - Champions

3410 Cypress Creek Parkway

Houston, Texas

Joe Chan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 7, 2017.

Peter a.k.a Joe Chan was born on April 19, 1951 in Taishan, Guandong (Canton), China. He came to the US in 1973.

On August, 27, 1977, he married Terry Chan. They were married for nearly 40 years. They raised three loving children, Jane, Gloria, and Alan, two grand-children, Marykate and Evelyn.

He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on August 6, 2017 at his home after a long battle with cancer.

Visitation will be at 6 to 8p.m., Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Brookside Champioms Funeral home - 3410 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston, TX 77068

Memorial services will be at 9 a.m. to 11a.m. Friday, August 18, 2017 at Brookside Champions Funeral home - 3410 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston, TX 77068


Burial will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetary.

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August 22, 2017

Loria Fontenot

Dear Chan Family
I'm sorry I couldn't attend the funeral, I had work getting the schools ready for school. I will always remember working for you guys. My condolences to the Family.

August 22, 2017

Bonnie Chang

Jane, Gloria, and Alan -

I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember your father from all those times I hung out at your house in high school - especially his booming voice and his great laugh. I can't imagine what you and your family are going through. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

August 17, 2017

Gary Toenges

Dear Chan family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Peter, was a great guy I liked him very much.
I wish I could attend the funeral however I am no longer living in Houston.
Please convey my deepest condolences to all who knew and loved Peter.
Sadly,

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