Steven Way Leong
Steven Way Leong
Leong, Steven Way
March 14, 1919 - December 25, 2009
Steven was born in Watsonville, California, grew up in San Francisco, and resided in Los Angeles. He died peacefully from complications of Parkinson Disease in the home he hand built in 1950.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Ella; daughters Marsha (Shigeru), Lucinda (Perry); grandsons Ryan Jhono, Asher Nelson; brothers Dr. Edward Way, Dr. James Way; and many nieces and nephews.
During his youth in San Francisco, Steve made lifelong friends with whom he joined the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 3, and together participated in a variety of sports, an interest he maintained throughout adulthood. With a partner in the fifties, he was national tennis Chinese doubles champion. Golf became his top favorite in later years.
After graduating in 1941 with a B.S. in mechanical engineering from U.C.Berkeley, a government assignment took him to Luke Field in Arizona to train the first groups of Chinese Air Force Cadets in World War ll. Designing airplanes at Douglas Aircraft in Santa Monica followed, then 32 years at Bechtel Corporation, ending as Manager of International Operations.
In retirement, he volunteered in various civic projects, and mentored friends in golf.
Service is private. If desired, donations may be made to Friends of Chinatown Library, 639 No. Hill St., LA, CA 90012, or Portraits of Pride, Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, 415 Bernard St., LA, CA 90012, or Chinese American Museum, 425 N. Los Angeles St., LA, CA 90012.
Leong, Steven Way
March 14, 1919 - December 25, 2009
Steven was born in Watsonville, California, grew up in San Francisco, and resided in Los Angeles. He died peacefully from complications of Parkinson Disease in the home he hand built in 1950.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Ella; daughters Marsha (Shigeru), Lucinda (Perry); grandsons Ryan Jhono, Asher Nelson; brothers Dr. Edward Way, Dr. James Way; and many nieces and nephews.
During his youth in San Francisco, Steve made lifelong friends with whom he joined the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 3, and together participated in a variety of sports, an interest he maintained throughout adulthood. With a partner in the fifties, he was national tennis Chinese doubles champion. Golf became his top favorite in later years.
After graduating in 1941 with a B.S. in mechanical engineering from U.C.Berkeley, a government assignment took him to Luke Field in Arizona to train the first groups of Chinese Air Force Cadets in World War ll. Designing airplanes at Douglas Aircraft in Santa Monica followed, then 32 years at Bechtel Corporation, ending as Manager of International Operations.
In retirement, he volunteered in various civic projects, and mentored friends in golf.
Service is private. If desired, donations may be made to Friends of Chinatown Library, 639 No. Hill St., LA, CA 90012, or Portraits of Pride, Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, 415 Bernard St., LA, CA 90012, or Chinese American Museum, 425 N. Los Angeles St., LA, CA 90012.
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Ira M. Condit
Read this book by Ira M. Condit the founder of Chinese Presbyterian Churches
"The Chinaman as We Know Him" 1900
"The Chinaman as We Know Him" 1900
I Survived
I had a lot of last minute running to do. Had to hose down the place from the previous party, clean the floors, empty the trash, unplug the toilet, clean the baths, get ice and put up the shade. Thanks to Barbara Louie Lee we got thru it. The was about a hundred people, we ended a little earlier to our house. Everything was taken from the Park to our house. By Monday noon, most of the stuff was cleaned and put away. We distributed most of the extra food and jook. I will post a few pictures soon.
When do we want to do this all again? I will help you plan it.....
When do we want to do this all again? I will help you plan it.....
TODAY IS THE BIG DAY!
I will be setting up, running around and going back and forth. You can call me on my cellphone (562) 3973148 if you still have questions, get lost or wanna say Hi.
Gordon
Gordon
Logistics
Here is all the stuff I am bringing. Tables, cleaning products-soap sponge, roll of paper towels, trash bags, toilet paper (there is bathrooms), trays, bowls, knives tongs, coffee pot, thermos, punch dispencer, tea brewer, extension cord , taps, tape, shade for the patio, ladder signs, trash cans, computer, speakers, cups, plates, towels, water, hot trays and more.
If you are bringing something that you want back, put your name on it.
Gordon Hom
If you are bringing something that you want back, put your name on it.
Gordon Hom
Update - What to bring
The common question is what can we bring. The best answer is to bring yourself AND others you think will want to come. To make things easier, get several orders of one type of Dim Sum. Chicken feet is OK, stickey rice is better. We can't go wrong with Sui Mi and Ha Gow.
Working with the Cerritos High School Band, I would bring everything that would fit in the Van. So you might bring something in the car but never bring it out, because it was not needed. You may have a stash in the car of certain drinks that may be shared only with your certain friends.
This is called a Picnic, but there is air conditioning and full kitchen facilities. There is lots of trees and grass for shade and some may bring a pop-up shade.
For your techie friend/spouse, they would be more willing to come. If they bring an external harddrive they can download up to 10,000 mp3's (that's all the music you will heard at the Picnic.)
Or bring a Laptop and I can load the music on it.
A off the top of my head of items needed Stick-on Name tags Exotic teas / Tea pots There are chairs, but yours may more comfortable.
Gordon
Working with the Cerritos High School Band, I would bring everything that would fit in the Van. So you might bring something in the car but never bring it out, because it was not needed. You may have a stash in the car of certain drinks that may be shared only with your certain friends.
This is called a Picnic, but there is air conditioning and full kitchen facilities. There is lots of trees and grass for shade and some may bring a pop-up shade.
For your techie friend/spouse, they would be more willing to come. If they bring an external harddrive they can download up to 10,000 mp3's (that's all the music you will heard at the Picnic.)
Or bring a Laptop and I can load the music on it.
A off the top of my head of items needed Stick-on Name tags Exotic teas / Tea pots There are chairs, but yours may more comfortable.
Gordon
Chinese Historical Society of Southern California
My brother Gilbert will be there to let everyone know what is going on with CHSSC, if you do not know already.
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