Catherine Jang Chan

Born April 22, 1925 in San Francisco, CA and the youngest of 4 children. She went home peacefully with her family present on February 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Yoke and Go Shee Hing Jang, her brother, Jack Jang, and her sister, Mildred Chan. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Joseph W. Chan; sister, Mae Chan; step-mother, Jessie Jang; sons, Sanford J. Chan and Dr. Clifford J. Chan (spouse Lily); grandsons Gavin (spouse Annie) and Garett; numerous cousins; a niece; and nephews.

She graduated from UC Berkeley in 1946, worked as a Sacramento County Social Worker, worked at EDD State of California, and was a co-owner of Chopsticks Express in Greenhaven. Catherine was a member of Chinese Grace Bible Church and Gideon International. She volunteered at the American Red Cross as a Disaster Worker for many years and also served in New York City immediately after the 9/11 disaster. She participated in supporting the ministry of the Chinese Christian Mission in Petaluma, CA and as a counselor with the CA Department of Aging Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP).

A private, family service will be held and a Celebration of Life memorial will be announced soon. We want to thank all those who participated in her life and especially Kaiser Hospice and Edith and Lou. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Chinese Grace Bible Church, 6656 Park Riviera Way, Sacramento, CA 95831 or Chinese Christian Mission, Attention James Wong, P. O. Box 750759, Petaluma, CA 94975-0759.

Celebration of Life for Catherine J. Chan

March 17, 2012 at 11:00 am

Chinese Grace Bible Church

6656 Park Riviera Way

Sacramento, CA 95831

(916)422-4253