Le Anh Tu

Le Anh Tu departed this life on Friday, February 2, 2018. She was born in Vietnam on October 19, 1976, raised in Henrico, Virginia, and moved to the Los Angeles area in 2000. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hinh L. Vuu and sister, Ngoc. She is survived by her dear father, Trung Tu; sisters, Galang Yung, Pui Tu, and Karen Tu, and brother, Richard Tu; the siblings' significant others, Kommy, Jeremiah, Daniel, and Kaitlyn, respectively; grandmother, niece, nephew, and extended family including many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Anh attended Virginia Tech, California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's degree in the School of Arts/Fashion Design. She was drawn to California and obtained a position with a private company in California upon graduation. She has then worked in the hospitality industry and real estate industry.

Anh was artistic, crafty, courageous, and adventurous. She went skydiving, traveled to Australia and backpacked through Europe when she was in her 20s. She enjoyed traveling, knitting, scrapbooking, listening to music, playing games, playing volleyball, the color pink, hummingbirds, family vacations and being at the beach. Anh was an avid [ beach ] volleyball player and made many friends through the volleyball community. She had an eclectic taste for food, fashion and style.

Anh inspired others by following her heart and led life by her goals and dreams. She set a standard and did not settle for anything less. Her belief was, "If there's a will, there's a way". In addition, Anh instilled in us that you are your own advocate, take charge of your health and be informed of alternative options. Anh accomplished soo much in such a short time and that's how we will forever cherish her legacy.

We want to thank all of her friends, family, and medical team for their care, love, and support. Her remains will be held at a Viewing/Celebration of Life on Monday, February 12, 2018 from 4-8 p.m. located at Woody Funeral Home at 1771 N. Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23229 and will be open to friends and family. If you would like to donate to a charity on her behalf, then the family suggests Young Survival Coalition "YSC" at www.youngsurvival.org/give