Mrs. Ha Le Vo

If there was ever a person who wanted to heal all the wrongs in the world, it was Mrs. Ha Le Vo. She was an idealist who sought to bring harmony to those around her. Even though Ha was enthusiastic and generous, it was sometimes difficult for her to boast about her accomplishments. Ha had strong personal convictions, making it hard for her to relinquish those ideals she held dearest to herself. Despite her outer strengths and beliefs, Ha sometimes struggled in her efforts to see the world as completely positive. Ha's life motto was always to hope for the best and work hard towards that end, but be prepared for some of life's disappointments. This philosophy was a continual driving force in her life, but it did not extinguish the bright light that defined the dreamer in Ha, something that was always there and that she readily shared with everyone around her.

Ha was born on December 1, 1959 at a hospital in Hue, Vietnam. Her parents were Mr. Tran Viet Nghi and Mrs. Le Thi Lanh. Ha was raised in Hue, Vietnam. As a youngster, Ha demonstrated an excellent vocabulary and command of language. She was a compassionate person, a quality that she would carry with her throughout her life. Even at a young age, Ha was sensitive to her parents’ moods and worked hard to please them and live up to their expectations.

As a young girl, Ha lived a childhood filled with fantasy. She was generally in pursuit of her own identity, but she was also adaptable to almost any situation she faced. Ha took part in cooking, and in her spare time she liked reading. However, to Ha, the most fun to be had was simply playing, and spending time with her many friends.

High school was a time for Ha to seek out knowledge. She enjoyed learning and had a natural interest in gathering information. Ha had a flair for the poetic and was very expressive and articulate, especially when it came to her writing. Ha took her education seriously. She graduated from Dong Khanh High School in 1978. She enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. Her favorite class in high school was Literature. One of her most memorable accomplishments during high school was being selected as an Honor student.

Ha's love of learning carried over to her college years. She applied herself scholastically, and she developed a particular interest in the humanities. In fact, Ha often viewed herself as a bit of a scholar when it came to her studies. She earned her Associates of Science degree. Her favorite courses were Arts.

While those who did not know her well found Ha to be somewhat reserved until they got to know her, she was an authentic and devoted friend. Ha was a tranquil person, with an easygoing and open-minded attitude towards life. She presented a pleasant face to the outside world but concealed the pain and discomfort she felt over her own friends’ difficulties. Ha sought to achieve harmony with everyone and possessed the ability to mend conflicts and avoid interpersonal struggles. While growing up, some of her best friends were Lan, Van Tieu, Chi, Thuy, Quy, Muoi and Viet Anh.

The desire for romance was always present in Ha's life. She succeeded in finding it on December 25, 1985, when Ha exchanged wedding vows with Vo Van Quang at home in San Jose, California. Ha cared passionately for Quang. Her deep loyalty and a strong commitment to her vows brought a sense of completeness to their marriage.

Ha was a gentle person who held deep feelings for her daughter. She enjoyed having fun with her daughter and was at times fiercely protective of her. Ha showed great empathy in her willingness to give every family member a voice in family decisions. She was blessed with one daughter, Christine Ha Vo.

Blessed with a strong sense of integrity, Ha was as loyal and committed in her work as she was in the rest of her life. Ha worked well with fellow employees and showed great cooperation in reaching common goals. Though she had a tendency to take on too many tasks, herself; Ha showed great patience with complicated situations. She was ingenious and trusted her intuition. For Ha, the application of logic could be optional, and while that sometimes bothered her co-workers, Ha always seemed to be able to get the job done. She was most comfortable working on the projects and jobs that she strongly supported. Her primary occupation was as an electronic technician. She was employed for 25 years. Ha always tried to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done.

Ha enjoyed her leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. Her favorite pursuits were watching movies, tv, and cooking. Ha was content to enjoy her hobbies alone but she was also willing to share her interests with others.

Ha enjoyed traveling and going away on vacations. Taking trips provided the chance for her to kick back and relax, to visit new places and see new things. Favorite vacations included Hawaii, Cancun, and Florida.

Ha passed away on July 4, 2010 at Stanford Hospital in Stanford, California. She fought a brave battle against Pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her husband Quang Van Vo; and her daughter Christine Ha Vo. Ha was laid to rest in Hue, Vietnam, and also at Quan The Am Temple in San Jose, California.

Mrs. Ha Le Vo was someone who was able to see the world as a good and honorable place. She viewed the people who inhabited it as essentially good. A person who tended to see the world in terms of black and white, Ha tried to focus on the good she saw, knowing that there were times she would have to compromise. She was selfless and deeply committed to all things positive and good. Ha was a person who would keep her eye on tomorrow and constantly held onto her dreams. She was capable of being mystical at times, and she could be the seer or shaman of a group. It was this exceptional insight and quiet reserve that that became Ha's trademark qualities for all who knew her, and it was one of the many reasons why all who knew her loved Mrs. Ha Le Vo.