I'm so sorry to know of your loss, I just was thinking of Dr. Lim recently and came across the notice of his passing.  Dr. Lim helped me in 2012 with removing some lipomas.  I've told many people about the great care I received, his wonderful personality and bedside manner.  I'm sure you miss him greatly - I could tell even with our short interaction what a great person he was.

Sorry to hear the passing of Chris, May Dr Christopher Lim Rest In Peace in our Lord. Belated condolences to Carol and family because I didn’t know earlier.
In Christ,
Ing Ling  n William Po

Dear Family of Dr. Lim,
I only heard of his passing recently. Dr. Lim was a wonderful mentor, physician and colleague. I have missed his cheerful manner always greeting me with a smile but also his willingness to help any of my patients. He was an excellent surgeon with many patients still remembering his care decades later. He definitely saw his medical career as a calling more than just work. I am so grateful for his presence in Providence for so many years. I hope you find comfort and peace.  
Lydia Villegas MD

With great shock and sorrow, my wife and I belatedly heard of Chris' passing after being so cruelly struck down when he was looking forward to a well-deserved retirement, but that only sharpened my fifty-plus-year memory of him, especially his boundless energy, eternal optimism, unfathomable generosity of spirit, joie de vivre and expansive personality well in display during our visits to him and Caro in Portland and Nehalem. Chris, you are one of a kind and we miss you more than words can express. Jacob Kwok-Choy and Lynda Lee

As a former patient of Dr. Lim, I was so saddened to learn of his passing. He never stopped giving me hope as we traveled my rare cancer journey together often with a good dose of humor. He will be remembered and missed.

Carolyn - the Med Class of 1974 was very saddened to hear of Chris's passing when we met this last weekend.  We all shared in a moment of silence in his memory at our banquet on Saturday night and everyone wanted to be sure that I sent on the group's sincere condolences.  He, and you, were much missed at the reunion.

Gerry Moysa

My memories of Grand Uncle Chris though fragmented, held a very special place in my mind. I first met my dear uncle when he first came to Tawau some 20 years ago and I recalled asking him a question about the US - mind you I was an extremely shy young child from a small town, I recalled him answering to my question (which may have been silly to everyone at the time) with a thoughtful and kind answer. I may not be able to recall my question then but I remembered the way he made me felt, seen and heard. That was the kind of man he is, he made everyone felt important with his genuine and sincere character. 

Over the years my extended family and Uncle Chris has kept in touch, though Ive only been able to hear of the many great things he’s done from afar, especially for the local students here in Sabah. To me, Uncle Chris is someone that I look up to. 

Uncle Chris was also a kind, respectable and honourable man who was instrumental in my adult life later on too - he helped my then husband in getting through the US as a doctor with his recommendation. For that I will always be grateful to him. I have nothing but fond and great memories of grand Uncle Chris, and I aspire to continue on passing such kindness and help onto others in his legacy. I am proud and grateful to have him as my grand Uncle together with Auntie Carolyn. Wonderful, wonderful people who are always in my prayers.

First off I would like to send my deepest condolences to all the family… may your fond memories bring you much comfort in this difficult time..Great Uncle Chris was a renounced surgeon and I will be forever grateful that he helped my mom(Rosalind) thru her cancer journey. Found the best surgeon in Edmonton and listened to her when she was scared.   Thank you Uncle for always being there. When my grandma passed(his sister Soo) we got to reminisce about the good times. He delivered a beautiful eulogy capturing her hardships in life and her accomplishments as a mother and grandmother. You will truly be missed but we know you are watching over us and guiding us thru this difficult time.

John 1: 4 & 5 -- in Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind...the light shines in darkness, and darkness can never comprehend light.

I met, and have worked with Dr. Christopher Lim over the past year and half, and I got to work with a man of humility, goodness, kindness, and generosity. Even in the midst of a horrid tragedy, he was willing to let someone as myself to speak into his life, help make some decisions for him, be a father-figure, and overall, get to know and love him as a person.

Till the end, he fought hard everyday even when he was exhausted from his unfortunate circumstance, never losing his sense of humor. We both talked, and he agreed he would like to leave a legacy for his grandchildren, as a man who pushes through life no matter how tough it gets. I hope this legacy of strength,  humor, and confidence continues forever through his family. Amen.

Death where is your sting, and grave your victory? Dr. Lim's light, which came from God's life, has returned to where it originally came from - for darkness could never comprehend the light shining in a good man.

So, rest in God's peace forever! No more pain or sorrow associated with this world. We would continue to press on in your legacy, and by God’s grace, we will all meet in eternity to never be apart again. Amen.

Love you very much!

Such a kind, wonderful, funny cheerful person. Your smile will always be our fond memories. He will be sadly missed. RIP dear sweet Uncle Chris. We all love you

No words can do justice to the impact Uncle Chris had on my life. Though our times together were infrequent and short, he was always a beacon of unwavering support and encouragement. His belief in my dreams will always remain in my heart, and a testament to a life dedicated to helping people. I hope his legacy of support and love will inspire us to live up to the example he set. 

May you be some place better, Uncle.

My deepest condolences to the Lim family for the loss of beloved Doctor Lim.

I consider myself very lucky to have met Doctor many years ago, and to call him, and the Lim family, my dear friends.

Over the years it was always so much fun to visit with Doctor. He  had the biggest smile that would light up the room. His laugh was contageous, his conversations were always fun and interesting. He was indeed a rare treasure.

Thank you Doctor Lim, for the joy that you brought to the world,  and to my life. I will miss you very much.

Jim Brown

The first time I ever met Great Uncle Christopher, I remember being four or so, for a surprise birthday party for him. 

My parents spoke fondly of him on the drive from Vancouver and I somehow convinced myself that I already knew him. 

Upon his arrival, when everyone yelled “surprise!”, I ran my little four year old self into his arms.

I quickly realized that I did not know this man and had a brief moment of panic before his personality and kindness calmed me down. 

Over the years, I was able to experience his humour and generosity. From having dessert before dinner, to giggling at my unnecessary beauty supply store purchases. Thank you for everything, Great Uncle Chris - you will be missed.

Uncle Christopher brought jollity and generosity into our large family gatherings. I remember with gratitude his booming, hearty voice, often welcoming us into his home; his jokes, often delivered with a sly twinkle of his eye; and his delicious feasts--some hand-prepared, some catered, but always splendid and abundant. I also am grateful for the medical advice he often gave members our our family over the years on various ailments. He was a brilliant man who overcame racist barriers in American medical practice and gladly gave of his learning so that others might make the best decisions about their health. Our family will miss him dearly.

OBITUARY

Christopher Nyen Hon Lim MD

December 22, 1945 – August 30, 2024

Finley-Sunset Hills Mortuary & Sunset Hills Memorial Park

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