James Jianshe Gu

August 21, 1958 – January 29, 2026

James Jianshe Gu, 67, of Edmonds, Washington, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026. Born in Huoqiu, Anhui, China on August 21, 1958, James lived a life marked by curiosity, reflection, and deep devotion to his family.

James Jianshe Gu graduated from Fudan University in Shanghai with a master’s degree in World Economics. After moving to the United States in 1990, he continued his education and earned a master’s degree in Information Systems, launching a career as a network engineer. Through intelligence, perseverance, and determination, he successfully transitioned from an economics and management background to becoming a senior network engineer. During his years in the United States, he participated in numerous high-level, multinational network infrastructure projects, using technology to build bridges that connected people around the world.

James was kind, steady, and conscientious. He valued family deeply and cherished friendship. As a devoted husband and father, he provided warmth and stability for his family with strength and care. He loved his work and embraced life wholeheartedly, bringing passion to both his career and his home. With friends, he was gentle, respectful, sincere, and open-hearted, earning the lasting admiration and respect of classmates and friends alike.

James was a beloved husband, father, and a thoughtful observer of the world. Through his writing—most notably his blog 西山夜话—he shared reflections on history, global affairs, travel, and everyday life, offering insight shaped by lived experience and careful thought. His words revealed a mind that was engaged, inquisitive, and always seeking understanding, and they resonated with readers who appreciated his honesty and perspective.

Above all, James cherished his family. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia, and his children Randy, Woody, and Courtney, who will remember him for his wisdom, quiet humor, and steady presence.

A service to celebrate James’s life will be held on February 11 at 1:00 p.m. at Evergreen Washelli. Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance and reflection.

顾建设（James Jianshe Gu）

1958年8月21日 – 2026年1月29日

顾建设（James Jianshe Gu），华盛顿州埃德蒙兹市居民，享年67岁，于2026年1月29日安详辞世。顾建设先生于1958年8月21日出生于中国安徽霍邱，一生充满好奇与思考，并始终以对事业的执着追求和对家庭的深厚情感与责任为人生核心。

顾建设毕业于上海复旦大学，获世界经济学硕士学位。1990年来美国后，他继续深造，取得信息系统硕士学位，并开启了网络工程师的职业生涯。他凭着聪明才智和毅力，从经济管理者转型为高级网络工程师。在美期间，他参加了众多的高端、跨国级别的网络建设项目，用技术搭建起沟通世界的桥梁。

顾建设为人敦厚，勤勉尽责，重视亲情，珍视友情，是一位深受妻子子女敬爱的丈夫与父亲，用坚实的臂膀撑起了家庭的温暖；他热爱事业，热爱生活，将热忱倾注于工作与家庭的每一个角落。他对朋友温良恭谦，真诚豁达，赢得了同学和朋友的一致赞许。

顾建设也是一位睿智而敏锐的世界观察者。他通过写作，尤其是博客《西山夜话》，分享自己对历史、国际事务、旅行及日常生活的思考。他的文字源于真实的人生经历与审慎的思索，展现出一位始终保持求知欲、不断追求探索的思想者形象，深受读者喜爱。

对顾建设而言，家庭始终是最珍贵的。他身后留下了挚爱的妻子于新，及子女顾思然、顾梦然和顾可然。他们将永远怀念他的睿智、内敛和幽默感，以及他给予家庭的付出与陪伴。

顾建设先生追思仪式将于 2月11日下午1点在 Evergreen Washelli 举行。诚邀亲友齐聚一堂，共同缅怀并纪念顾建设先生的一生。