Wai Han Jow

We celebrate the extraordinary life of our beloved Wai Han Jow, who passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025. Born on November 17, 1934, Wai Han was the root from which our family grew. Her resilience and enduring generosity shaped not only our lives but the generations still to come.

Wai Han married Leung Foo Jow in 1959 and they shared 30 devoted years together. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Leung Foo Jow, her beloved sons Sui Fai Jow and Sui On Jow.

She was a devoted mother to her children, Linda Jow Kraner (Sui Ling) and Sui (Fai) Jow, expressing her love through food, tradition, and countless acts of daily care. She had high expectations and a strong will when it came to raising her children, pushing them to work hard and strive for excellence in everything they did. Though firm in her standards, her love was unwavering. She carried that same love and pride into her role as a grandmother to her grandchildren.

Cooking was her love language, and her home was always a place of comfort, warmth, and nourishment. She also loved tending to her garden, proudly sharing its abundance with friends and family. She was known for her green thumb and the care she poured into each vegetable. Her spirit truly came alive when she played mahjong, surrounded by family and friends.

Despite having only a fifth grade education, by choice, Wai Han worked tirelessly to build a better life for her family. She began with almost nothing in China, but she dreamed of more. That dream carried her across the ocean to the United States where she started over, believing in the promise of something better. Not just for herself, but for all of us. Through grit and sacrifice, she became a business owner, purchased property, and laid the foundation for a future rooted in love and perseverance. Her journey was never easy, but she faced every challenge with quiet strength and an open heart. She later became a proud citizen of the United States, a milestone that meant the world to her. With that same pride and unwavering generosity, she and her husband went on to sponsor 18 family members, including her parents, siblings, and their children, giving them the opportunity to build a better life in America.

In her later years, Wai Han faced dementia with grace. Though her memories faded, her spirit never did. Her fierce love for her family and the fire in her heart remained bright until the very end.

We will not remember her for what was lost but for everything she gave us: her bravery, her kindness, and the strength she passed down. Her story is our beginning, and her legacy will live on in every life she touched.

A visitation will be held at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, located at 12800 Westheimer Rd., Houston, Texas, 77077. The visitation is scheduled for July 31, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Chapel.