Thoo Sang Lam passed away in North Vancouver on June 16th, 2020 at the age of 77. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Bee Choo, their two children, Tsui Ming (Kevin), Eu Meng (Bill), and grandchildren, Alex, and Annabel. He will also be missed by his extended family and dear friends.
Thoo Sang was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 7th, 1942. He was a proud alumni of Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur where he excelled at track & field and rugby. He went on to study Electrical Engineering at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. Thoo Sang moved to Singapore to work for his uncle, which is where he met Bee Choo. In 1981, the family moved to Vancouver, Canada and settled in the North Shore where they raised their two children and three dogs (Jasper, Zack, and Julia). Thoo Sang worked for the engineering firm of SNC Lavalin for most of his career.
Thoo Sang was well loved and was very diligent about staying in touch with family and friends near and far. He had a gregarious nature and could talk to a stranger for hours. He was also kind and generous, willing to help a family member or friend whenever needed. Thoo Sang loved golf and could often be found at the driving range or playing a round golf, and he always had a golf tip or trick to share. He was a shrewd poker player who enjoyed trying to read and outwit family and friends in games that would last well into the night. Thoo Sang also had a passion for food and cooking, whether it was experimenting with new dishes in the kitchen or sampling restaurants locally and in his travels.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 8th at 11:00am at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC. Because of COVID-19 considerations, the funeral service will be limited to family members.
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