Yuen Wah Chan

August 14, 1918 - January 13, 2020

Chan, Yuen Wah of Kennewick died Monday January 13, 2020 at the age of 101. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on January 22, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Parish of the Holy Spirit, 7409 W. Clearwater Ave, Kennewick. Cremation will be on the same day. Yuen Wah was born on August 14, 1918 in Guangdong Province, Samshui District of China. She married Lee, Wu on May 12, 1941. He preceded her in death. She was a teacher by profession. She left her teaching position to raise her nine children. Yuen Wah enjoyed playing mah jong and watching television especially old movies. Her favorite film star was Clark Gable and Jackie Chan. Going out to dinner or dim sum with her family was always a treat. Just before she passed she said, "Why am I going to the doctor, I rather go to dinner." Dessert was also her favorite, she always ate her dessert and ignored the main dish. She is survived by her nine children; Cecil (Patty); Raymond (Pam); Cindy; Daniel (Patricia); Benson (Sou); Tom; Margaret; Mable (Eric) and Janet (Bernard). She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff of Parkview Estates in Kennewick, they made her stay for the past two and a half years so wonderful. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to the charity of your choice.