Timeline

Born in Zhong Shan, China.

Immigrated to Hong Kong via Macau with brother Hon.

In Hong Kong, he attended high school and, upon graduation, technical school.

Along with Hon and his family, immigrated to U.S. There they joined parents and siblings Tim and June in Sacramento, CA.

Attended Sacramento City College. In the summer lived in San Francisco and worked as a waiter in Chinatown. Transferred to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Graduated Cal Poly with degree in electrical and electronic engineering.

Moved to Goleta and worked as an engineer for Burroughs, a military contractor.

Married Shelley Wong in San Francisco.

Moved to Oxnard and worked as an engineer for Raytheon, a military contractor.

Son Edmund born.

Moved to Poway (San Diego) and began working for the U.S. military (Navy).

Daughter Michelle born.

Moved to Carlsbad (San Diego).

Son Bryan born.

Received MBA from National University.

Moved to Del Mar (San Diego) and started a computer company with colleagues from work, Maverick.

Returned to working for the U.S. military, managing defense contracts (Marines, then Navy).

Moved back to Carlsbad.

Retired.

Welcomed son-in-law Joe to the family.

Welcomed daughter-in-law Amy to the family.

Became a grandfather, grandson Brendan born.

Granddaughter Mia born.

Granddaughter Naomi born.

Welcomed daughter-in-law Wenschel to the family.

Passed peacefully surrounded by family.