Guest Book
Please help us celebrate the life of Dr. Su Min Chou by signing the guest book below. If you have any stories or personal experiences you would like to share, please do so below.
Please help us celebrate the life of Dr. Su Min Chou by signing the guest book below. If you have any stories or personal experiences you would like to share, please do so below.
We are extremely sorry for your loss and send our deepest condolences. Memories of SuMin will live in our hearts forever.
Dear Auntie Janice, Danny and Steven,
I will greatly miss Uncle Su Min — he was exceptionally warm, inviting and friendly to all of us cousins. And as we grew up and had families of our own, he never hesitated from embracing our wives, husbands and children.
Hannah and I will always remember the last time visiting Uncle and Auntie after Hannah’s conference in D.C. — this time we got to bring our baby girl Chloe, who absolutely enjoyed waddling around the table in the TV room, mesmerized by the huge TV playing the Chinese edition of the Summer Olympics. And Uncle, with his trademark SLR camera hanging around his neck, afforded Chloe the privilege of being featured in many of the photos that he took of us. We were once again the glad recipients of kindly hospitality from both Uncle and Auntie.
From watching the opera “Aida” on the big screen and listening to him give us the interpretations from Italian, to Chinese, to English, to enjoying a delicious German sausage sandwich and a pint of lager, to sitting around the kitchen table as Uncle recounted his amazing escape from China as a young man, I enjoyed every moment spent with him.
To this day, when I think of Uncle, I think of a soft-spoken gentleman, sitting at the kitchen table, with his eyes brightly lit, vividly describing sneaking onto a plane in great detail…what a thrilling adventure. I always told him that his life should be made into a movie so that his story could be told to the world.
I’m just glad that I was fortunate enough to sit down and have that conversation with him.
Your loving nephew and cousin,
Nikao
Uncle Chou had been a great friend of my dad, and a forever inspiration of myself wherever he was or will be. His passion and love for my family will be carried on, from generation to generation. It’s an honor to know him as a great friend, and respecting and loving him as a family relative for the rest of our lives.
He will be forever missed.
Mrs Chou, Steve, Danny:
Words can’t express how I feel right now. You guys have been family for me for so long, and Mr Chou has always been like a father to me. Through all my ups and downs in life your Dad was always someone who had a kind and wise word for me. I treasure the little connections we had, like our military service, and I still can’t believe that he won’t be taking pictures whenever I get married. I always respected that he was a man of few words and spent his time showing how he felt, instead of talking about it. Steve, he was so proud of the man, husband, and father you had become. I will miss getting our steak dinners. I hope to follow his example for the rest of my days. He was one of my Heroes. Love you guys.
Dr. Su-Min Chou was an uncle of mine. Due to the Chinese Civil War, our families withdrew together from mainland China with the Republic of China government to Taiwan in 1949. From childhood, we grew up together. We studied, played, joked and laughed – he was just like one of my brothers. With his sudden passing, it is difficult for me to express my sadness in words.
Uncle Chou was a kind, friendly, considerate and compassionate gentleman. He was very easy to approach, and thus, he made many friends in life. Some of his friends are still very close to my mother, the elder sister of Uncle Chou and a retired professor in Taiwan.
Uncle Chou was extremely good in calculus. Electrical Engineering was in his blood. He was both confident as well as competent professional in his extraordinary career. He was also an excellent Chinese Chess player. In my memory, I had never been able to beat him in our games.
Although I have many fond stories of Uncle Chow, the sadness of his passing has made it difficult for me to retell them at this time. May he rest in peace.
With Love from His Nephew,
Keh-Chuh Ting
Steve, Danny, and Mrs. Chou –
Mr. Chou was always very kind to me – while driving a carpool for volleyball practice, or while having a chat about gadgets when I was waiting for Steve to come downstairs to play. Please accept my sincere condolences for the sudden loss of your father / husband.
Arnold
Dear Janice, Danny and Steve,
We couldn’t believe it when we heard the shocking news. We were looking forward to having the “Utah Alumini Reunion Cruise” with Janice and Sumin so we can spend some time together. Frank always talks about the “dumpling dinner” he had at Sumin’s place when he first arrived Utah in 1965. We will miss him deeply. We are so, so sorry for your loss. Janice, please take good care of yourself. Danny and Steve please take good care of your mother and each other.
Hsu G E & Liu Ching
Dear Steve, Danny, and Mrs. Chou,
We were shocked and sad to hear the news about Mr. Chou’s passing. We offer our sincerest condolences.
Mark, Anita, and Austin
My dear colleague Danny Chou serves as a living reminder of Dr. Chou’s success as a father. Danny is beloved and respected by all who work with him and is one of the great gifts Dr. Chou has left to the world.
Dear Janice, Danny and Steve,
Su-Min is a great person and we are proud of to be his in-laws. I am still in a shocking mood to hear the sad news. I am here to pray for his peace and give my sincerest condolences.
Charles Yuen
Mrs. Chou, Steve and Danny–
Mr. Chou was always so welcoming to me whenever I would come to the house and visit. I will miss his warm smile.
Cynthia
Dear Janice, Danny and Steve,
Words seem so inadequate to express the shock and sadness we feel at the sudden passing of Su Min. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Su Min was such a gentle and thoughtful person. We only wish we had more chances to see him and to listen to his life story and his insights. He was a gentleman. We are so grateful to him for giving us Danny, our wonderful son-in-law-to-be.
Sang and Young Lee
May we address to Dr. Chou directly.
Dear Su Min:
As always, you were standing in your driveway, waving your hand for farewell while we were driving away from your home sometime this past spring. We never could have imagined that it would be our last farewell.
You showed us such a warm hospitality and friendship in your manner whether serving us in the restaurant or writing a Christmas card to us, telling us that you have one more reason to love the D.C. area when we first moved to this area. Such was your generosity that made others feel important in your life. We will always remember your kindness and gentleness in our memory.
We really miss you, Su Min !
Sang and Young Lee
Deepest condolences to Steven, Danny, and Aunt Janice,
My memory of Uncle Su Min began at a very early age, when our families vacationed together. I remember Uncle Su Min driving a van while Danny, Steven, and I played inside and listened to the latest Billy Joel and Pink Floyd tape. I remember I was amazed when I saw the large computer at my cousin’s home, the first time I’d ever seen one, and in retrospect Uncle Su Min always gave Danny and Steven all the tools, opportunities, and love to succeed. It was the first time I’d ever seen a word processor, and I was amazed.
During the rare occasions to meet later in life, I always felt Uncle Su Min had a sincere concern for me, for my career (which has always been turbulent), and my life. He is a uncle, father, husband, and person that will be deeply missed, and his memory and legacy will continue to live and prosper through my cousins, Danny and Steven.
Dear Mrs. Chou, Danny and Steve,
We are shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of Dr. Chou. Please know that we are thinking of you and wishing you peace in this difficult time.
Yun-Chi, Lih-Er, Su-Ping and Su-I Lu
You are GONE TOO SOON, we’ll miss you forever.
Dear Auntie Janice, Danny and Steven,
Uncle Su Min was a very special person. His intelligence, integrity, and passion for life were inspirations to me. I will never forget the times I’ve spent with him. I will especially miss being his bridge partner and discussing intricacies of the different hands. My wife and parents join me in offering our deepest condolences.
Dear Mrs. Chou, Danny and Steve,
We were very sadden to hear of your loss. We offer our deepest and most heartfelt condolences.
Dear Mrs. Chou, Danny, and Stephen:
We are very sorry for your loss. We hope that the words and thoughts of your friends and family will provide you with the strength and support to see you through the days ahead.
Dr. Chou achieved many things and made many valuable contributions to the world in his lifetime; we are most grateful for his accomplishments as a father. We are proud to call his son, Danny, our friend and we are certain he will continue to honor the memory of his father in his daily life.
To Mrs Chou, Danny, and Steve
I met Mr Chou only once at my parents’ home in DC late last year, but I remember being struck by how sincere and kind he was even on first impression. I am so sorry, and I offer you all the deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Hi Mrs. Chou,
It was 32 years ago when I first met Su Min at the Comsat Lab. He was such a kind and gentle person among few who I have met. He also talked sincerely and knowledgeably and liked to encourage younger people. I didn’t know we were alumni of Chiao-Tung Univ until today. He is a person I always respect and I will remember him forever. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Dear Mrs. Chou, Danny, and Steve,
(I considered editing my comment as I can see Eugene’s is similar, but I think the similarity of our impression speaks for itself)
I was only able to meet Dr. Chou once briefly, but I immediately got a sense of his kind gentle-hearted spirit.
Hearing what my parents have been saying about him gives me regret that I could not know him more.
I am thankful for the family he brought to this world and for a man like Danny who has always been there
for my sister. His father should be so proud.
Dear Mrs. Chou, Danny, and Steve:
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I met Dr. Chou one afternoon in summer 1999 during lunch at a restaurant in Torrance, California when Danny’s family was visiting Southern California. He was a very kind and great person. Please accept my deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Dear Janice:
C.J. told us this sad news from E. mail. We were very sudden and shocked to hear of your loss. We hope that the words of your family and friends will provide you with the strength and peace in this difficult time.
I met Dr. Chou several times during the period that I worked in your lab. I remember we inculded the member of lab all stay together to watch the wedding vedio of Shu-Jing and me in your old house at Potomac. It’s a great memory. Dr. Chou is a very kind and great person we always respect and we will remember him forever. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Dear Janice,
I am so sorry to hear your loss. I offer my heartfelt condolences to you & all your family during this difficult time.
Ida
As Janice’s post doctoral fellow, I have known Su Min for over 20 years. Although we did not see each other often, every encounter I had with him has left me with profound memories. From our trip to China, to the many visits I made to Washington D.C., I have come to know Su Min as a compassionate and honorable man.
I will always remember the hours he spent watching Korean dramas with my daughter to keep her company. And I will always cherish the wedding photos he so skillfully took and thoughtfully put together for me. Su Min provided me with tremendous support through my difficulties and I am forever grateful to have met him. He was my dear friend and he will be greatly missed.
Words could hardly express my shock and sad feelings; after many international calls and confirmed by Athena, I have to believe you had indeed quietly left us. You are a truly great & kind person. You always
have lots of passion and energy to help others, but you rarely bothered to ask for help. You always managed to complete things by yourself, just like the way you had left us.
We knew each other at AEPCO since 1992. We shared lots of areas in common. You once lived in my parent’s hometown for many years, and shared with me many things about that place, the dialect, food, even your amazing escape during the civil war. It made me feel like chatting with a member of my family, a big brother or fatherly like figure.
You always showed so much energy and passion to learn new things especially advanced technologies. As a result of your influence I learned to place more focus and passion on my job. We used to spend many weekends working in the field and trips to Taiwan. I still remembered how you helped me with my daughters when they were sick. You taught me how to raise kids with patience when I was a bit upset to take care of them alone while Tony was working in Hong Kong.
Every summer in the past decade we have come back to Maryland and spent a little time with you. Both girls are excited to see you because you always treated us to a nice restaurant. You always had new things to share with us and talked about how you had enjoyed retirement.
Last week, I tried to call twice. I thought you were out of town. Now I know you must be resting. I feel so regretful for not leaving my regards on your recorder.
Your sudden departure is a huge loss to us. We will always remember your kindness and warm hospitality to our families and my three sisters. You will always be in our hearts.
To Janice, Danny, Steve:
We feel very sorry on the loss of Dr. Chou, please accept our deepest condolences. My daughter, Stephany, & two sisters, Lijung & Liwen, are all in Maryland and available to provide support any way possible.
Lichuan, Tony, Stephany, Elaine
Dear Janice and Family:
My wife and I were very much saddened at the sudden passing away of Su-min, please accept our deepest condolences.
Su-min and I were very close at the Naval College of Technology, we played in the same basketball team. He will live in my heart forever.
H. C. Wang
I was shocked when I heard the sad news from our classmate Hung Chang Wang. I still remenber we were playing tennis at Naval College of technology with Prof. (fat) Chang. Su Ming is very active in sport at school. He not only played tennis. He also played volley ball and basketball and was pretty good at all of them.
I don’t remember whether it was in the late 70’s or early 80’s when I was visiting Washington D. C. on company business I had the opportunity visiting Su Min’s house and had a wonderful Chinese dinner together. That was the last time I saw him. Sorry I won’t see him again. But his images are always with me forever.
Dear Mrs. Chou, Steve, and Danny,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Growing up so close to your home in Potomac and going to school with Steve since kindergarten, I have many fond memories of Dr. Chou. He was always very kind to me — driving me to volleyball practice or to school (in his big brown and tan van). I also remember his allergies being so bad that he let me mow your lawn for some cash (while Steve was inside diligently studying his vocabulary cards!). I will also remember him to be a man filled with integrity and honor and always telling us to stand up for what we believed in. Many great memories. He will be greatly misssed.
Please let me know if there is anything Susie or I can do to help during this difficult time.
Dave Lee
Dear Mrs. Chou, Danny and Steve,
As a childhood friend of Steve’s, Mr. Chou always treated me well and I will always appreciate his generosity. During the time my family moved from Potomac to Africa (Kenya), you were kind enough to allow me to live in your home on my first visit back to Potomac during the summer of 1991 so I could take driver’s education courses and get my learner’s permit. I have fond memories of lively dinner conversations, listening to Mr. Chou’s interesting life stories or just watching TV upstairs. I also remember his good sense of humor and his hearty laugh. During that summer it was very strange for me to be back in Potomac, but not living in the house I grew up in just a few blocks away. But Mr. Chou treated me like I was one of the family and that meant the world to me during that difficult time in my life. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Lucio Maramba and Bob Sieber
To the Chou Family:
Our condolences. We really appreciate your kindness and generosity to my brother, Lucio, when he was growing up with Steve.
JJ and Nick Conneally
(Maramba)
I’m very sad to know that Su Min has passed away. In the early 1950’s, we were classmates at the Chinese Naval College of Technology and both of us were key members of several of our college teams playing basketball, vollyball, baseball and duplicate bridge together. We, indeed, shared many happy moments and enjoyed ourselves in those seemingly worry-free good old days.
In the last 40+ years, while residing in Seattle and traveling abroad quite frequently, I have contacted Su Min occasionally by phone and have visited him several times while I was in Washington D.C. for conferences and other engagements. I treasure our friendship dearly as I consider him a very honest and intelligent friend who has lived a caring, gentle, meaningful, and productive life of his choice.
I will always remember him and offer my condolences to the loved ones of his family.
With deepest sympathy,
Gregory Yingnien Tsang
Our deepest condolences. We will be praying for your family. He raised an amazing family and I’m sure he will be greatly cherished.
When I first visited Salt Lake City 43 years ago in April. It was Mr. 周 woke us up so early in the morning and wanted to show us around the city. I thought to myself who is this person, he is so sweet and 酷. Since then every time I saw him he was always smile. I will always miss him.
Janice, If you ever need anything I can do. just give me a call. 301 984 7327 or my cell phone 240 418 8521.
I am so sorry about your loss. Since he loves you so much I am sure he wants you to take care of yourself too.
Dear Janice, Danny and Steve,
After attending Su Min’s funeral service yesterday, we wanted to share with you how touched we were. The service in memory of your beloved husband and father was one of the most moving services we have attended. The remembrances given by Danny, Steve, Janice’s sister, colleagues and friends during the ceremony and later in the reception were powerful testimonies of who Dr. Su Min Chou was. Even though we could not understand some of the remembrances given in Chinese, we could still feel the love and respect they have of Su Min. We could tell that he had touched so many people’s lives.
It was truly a privilege for us to have known Su Min. As you said, he must be watching over all of you from heaven. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sang and Young Lee
Dear 劍音:
We are so shocked and grieved about the sad news. 周哥哥 was the best friend of 大哥 and almost another brother to 陳樞. I had heard a lot of wonderful things about him before I first met you two in Salt Lake City. We were fortunate to see you more often when we lived in New Jersey. The picture of your family on the website brought back fond memories of fun times when our kids played together in your house in D.C. and in Atlantic City. 周哥哥 was always a caring big brother to us; he not only tenderly took care of you and your boys but also warmly attended to everyone around him.
After we moved away from the East Coast, careers and busyness of daily life kept us apart. We are so glad we had the opportunity to see both of you in D.C. four years ago and again last year in California.
There is not much we can say at a time like this, but hope that you can find some comfort in your many special memories of him and in the thought of the happy years you two shared.
We will miss him very much. We hope to see you, Stephen and Danny when we visit the Bay Area.
Thinking of you and with the deepest sympathy,
陳樞 & 承洛
Dear Aunt Janice and cousins Danny and Steven,
We were so saddened to hear of the sudden loss of our uncle Su Min. He was a wonderful, gentle man and I enjoyed seeing him at our all-too-rare family reunions. He will be missed and hope that he will now be with my mother.
Terry has fond memories of the time he and Steve (my brother) went to D.C on a road trip and uncle Su Min and aunt Janice graciously opened their doors and allowed them to stay at their home for the duration of their stay. Terry always remembered that uncle Su Min and aunt Janice were generous and hospitable.
Some of my memories of uncle Su Min include the time when he brought his family (before Steven was born) to Toronto for a visit and together, we visited places such as Ontario Place and the African Lion Safari and had such great fun!
A few years ago, he and aunt Janice came to visit again, upon hearing that my mother was gravely ill. He had become quite a good photograher and took many pictures of the family, including many of our daughter Lexie. We will cherish those photos. I regret that he never met our second daughter, Abby. I’m sure she would have loved uncle Su Min!
Your niece and cousin,
Grace
Dear Dr. Chou and family,
Although I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting you or husband, I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of knowing both your sons for almost 10 years now. While I’ve known Danny well for quite some time I’ve recently gotten to know Steve better as well this last year. I can say without doubt or hesitation that you and your late husband have done a fantastic job of raising 2 terrific sons who are intelligent, kind, caring, and always willing to helping other people out. Children often turn out based on both how the parents are as people and how well they were raised by parents so it’s a tribute to both of you that Danny and Steve are such great guys and ones that I’m very proud to call my friends.
My family and I are so very sorry for your loss and your letter to your late husband brought tears to our eyes for it’s kindness, simplicity, and candor. We wish you our deepest condolences and sympathies during this very difficult time and look forward to having the opportunity to meeting you in the near future.
Sincerely,
Rebekah and Louis Bunya
Danny, Steve, and Dr. Chou,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of your father and husband. Like the Bunyas, we have known Danny for many years now and consider ourselves lucky to have him as a friend. We’ve also played volleyball with Steve and have enjoyed his blog from afar now that we’re in Boston. We wholeheartedly agree that children are often a reflection of their parents and from this we can only assume that Mr. Chou was a wonderful man. Danny always spoke warmly and fondly of his father and we are so very sorry for your loss.
Dr. Chou, your tribute to your husband was simply beautiful. It brought tears to our eyes to read about the love and friendship you shared for more than 40 years. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time, and we’re sending much love.
Deepest condolences for your loss. I don’t even know how many years I’ve known Danny, and I’ve gotten to know Steve and Soojung through him as my friends as well. My thoughts go out to you.
Dear Steve, Danny and Mrs. Chou,
I had the privilege of meeting your father/husband on several occasions when he came to visit the Bay Area, and I will always remember him for his sense of humor, his love of technology and his pride in his family. In fact, I was able to see him at his proudest at your graduation and wedding, Steve, and I know he’s smiling knowing that you, too, are a father now.
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.
Yuji
Dear Chou Family,
We are deeply saddened by your loss. This website and the remembrance notes left here are beautiful testaments to the love that Mr. Chou had and shared in his life.
Our thoughts are with you,
Ben & Kirtine
Dear Chou Family:
We are saddened by your loss. Please accept our deepest condolances. I worked with Dr. Chou in our days in AEPCO. We also played tennis together on evenings. He was a perfect gentleman and delightful to partner with both at work and at the tennis court. On the tennis court, he taught me soft touches and impossible angles. We will miss him much.
Our prayers are with you.
Lester and Stella Lee
Dear Janice, Danny and Steve,
It comes as a great shock to us when uncle Chou’s life is so suddenly abridged. In our minds, he’s always been healthy, vigorous and constant. It was not long ago we played tennis together and he made me run all over the court. How life can change in so few a days.
When he was in L.A. last, I asked him where he’d like to go. Thinking he would choose Universal Studio, Hollywood, or at a minimum the beach, do you know where he chose to go? “Fry’s Electronic” was the place he spent a WHOLE DAY. He loves what he does. How many people can say that for a fact.
Uncle Chou has been a mentor to many and an exemplar to all. He escaped China with nothing. Everything he has, he earned with passion, fortitude, and good humor. He shall dwell in our hearts and in our remembrances of him for a long time to come.
Respectfully yours,
Ken Ting
Dear Chou Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. The website is a wonderful tribute to Dr. Chou and his fulfilling life. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Edison and Phyllis
Dear Dr. Chou,
I can still remember having dinner with you and your husband several years ago while I was working with you at the NIH. He seemed a gracious man, and reading your tribute, I was touched at the memories and years you have shared with him. Please accept our deepest sympathy,
Shirley and her mom
Dear Janice, Danny, and Steve,
We are so shocked and saddened to hear of Dr. Chou’s death. He was such a thoughtful and caring man and meant so much to Marco during the time they worked together and beyond. We are thankful we had the opportunity to spend time together recently. That will remain a special memory. Dr. Chou provided unquestioned support during a really difficult time in our lives which we value and will never forget. We are sorry we didn’t learn of his death in time to attend the funeral and pay our respects. We will miss him. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Danny, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Although I never had the privilege of meeting your father, the kind words on this page reveal he was a great man who touched many lives. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Dear Auntie Yang, Danny and Steven,
I’m sorry for your loss. My years growing up here are full of many memories of my family spending time together with yours. The time spent as a child growing up in MD with your family is still vivid in my mind. Uncle Chou was always sucy a kind and gentle person to be around as I remember him. Even in recent years when I saw him he still had the same calming presence. I spend just as much time growing up with Danny and Steven as I did my cousins. Always, somewhere there, Uncle Chou was nearby making sure we were staying out of trouble. It is hard to imagine my childhood without thinking of him. No doubt, my brother Gwokang probably shares the same experience.
I do believe that my life has been better as a result of knowing Uncle Chou. Like so many people here on this page, my thoughts are with you in these sad times.
Gwoping