Harold Chen, M.D., passed away with his family by his side at his home in San Diego, CA on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Harold was born as You Chen Chen on July 27, 1933 in I-lan, Taiwan. He attended medical school at National Taiwan University. During his 50+ year medical career as a professor and pediatrician specializing in genetics and birth defects, Harold worked with several medical schools and hospitals, including Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit, and LSU Medical School/Center and Shriners Hospital for Children in Shreveport, Louisiana. Harold put his life's work into three editions of his Atlas of Genetic Diagnosis and Counseling textbooks written for medical professionals. He helped countless children and their families in his illustrious career as a physician and will be missed by many... especially by his family.
Harold was a man of great intellect, but also had many hobbies and interests through the years: Chinese chess, softball, bowling, photography, golf and mahjong. He and his wife, Chuhwei, traveled extensively throughout the world, both as a couple, as well as with their family. His greatest joy was spending time with his family - traveling, playing cards, or simply sharing a meal. He was kind, compassionate, and generous - the best husband, father, and grandfather to his family.
Harold is predeceased by his parents- A Kung Chen and A Chieng Huang Chen. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Chuhwei Chen; his children - Kathy (James) Huang, Karen (Eric) Green, Ada (Craig) Kaiser, Eric (Amanda) Chen; his grandchildren - Meagan (Finn) Carlsvi, Jessica (Mark) Guyler, Samantha (Michael) White, Maddison Green, Alex Kaiser, Matthew Kaiser, Jacob Chen, Lauren Chen; and his great-granddaughter, Brianna Carlsvi.
A funeral for Harold will be held Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 2:00 PM at El Camino Memorial Chapel, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92121. Immediately following the funeral will be his committal at El Camino Memorial Park.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Chen family may be shared at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/san-diego-ca/harold-chen-10268308.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Shreveport in memory of Dr. Harold Chen at https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/fundraiser/3341788
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