Má, 
In the brief time we knew each other, you treated me family. Your strength, wisdom, and kindness will never be forgotten. Thinking of you with love.

My condolences to Tu Thi Phan's family; may God give you the strength to go through these difficult times. Rest in peace dear friend!

When our paths first crossed in 1983 aboard USS Sterett in the South China Sea, I did not get to know Tu.  When we met again a  few years ago, I got to know Tu as a caring person who became a friend be it mostly long distance.  I had the chance to briefly talk with her a few weeks before she died and I am glad I made that call.  I will miss receiving her E-mails and seeing her at Sterett reunions.  God bless Tu and may she rest in peace.  George Sullivan, Captain USS Sterett.

Chi Tu thuong men,

Em khong bao gio tuong tuong duoc Chi da ra di vinh vien. Moi hom nao may chi em con di choi voi nhau, nhung loi noi triu men doi voi gia dinh va nu cuoi diu dang cua Chi, em se khong bao gio quen.  Mong chi duoc tim den su binh an trong tam hon va duoc nhe nhang sieu thoat o tren coi Niet Ban.

Lien Nhu, Dat va cac chau

Our deepest condolences to Tu family and her dearest son Alan.  Your smile, love and care are instilled and will always be in your son.  Thank you for being in our lives and we are blessed to have known you, Tu.

Dear Tu,
I can't believe you are gone for ever. Chi Loan will miss you a lot.My deepest sympathys,thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Chi Loan Diep

My heart goes out to your son and your family. You were full of life.You did not want to leave this world, you want to live for your son. But God has a plan for each of us: he has chosen you to add beauty to His garden. I will miss you, my beautiful and sweet niece and will treasure the times we were together.

                                                                 Mai N. HUDSON (Hampton, VA)

Chi-Ngan & Phuoc,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your sister. May Tu rest in peace .
Loan-Hao, San Jose.

We will miss your kindness, your friendship over the last 25 plus years and many pleasant and warm memories. Thank you.

Please accept our heart felt condolences.

Hung & Kim
Phi & Long

Chi Tu,
I know you have forever left us, but your lovely smile and your compassion will  stay in our hearts. My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Linda Ly CWES

Our Sincere Condolences to Tu and Family. From Khoa&Lien (Sydney)

May God bless you and keep you in peace. With my deep condolence.

Dear Tu,

Rest in peace, Alan will be fine.

Love
Thanh

Chi Tu! we all miss you . Rest in peace.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. MIcheal ,Tiffani ,Cassandra,and Sean

Tu than men vo cung, Tu ra di nhu vay de lai trong long chi Nu nhieu xot thuong tiec nuoi.  Troi oi, co ai ngo mot nguoi tre dep khoe manh, song hien
lanh, the thao the duc deu dan nhu Tu, ma lai ra di nhu vay.  Tu oi, ban be
trong SSA o Santa Clara county rat bang hoang xot xa vi mat Tu.  Ca gia dinh chi xin chia buon voi gia dinh Tu.  Cau xin linh hon Tu duoc an binh sieu thoat ve ben kia the gioi, het roi nhung ngay dau don Tu nhe. Chi Nu SJ.

Your beauty, your strength, your kindness will be missed. It's a loss for us. You,your dearly son and family members are in my prayers,

CHI TU, that's how you were affectionately addressed as a dear friend and as everyone's close family member.  You were such a kind-hearted, very helpful nice person and all your friends in your professional circle are all better people for having known you and loved you. For those who knew you outside of work, they all knew you to be kind, honest, cheerful, amiable and a lady of great honor, compassion and strength.
CHI TU, as a kind soul here on this planet or out there in the indefinite wonder-world, you are and will be greatly missed by all who knew you and I, personally, will always remember you as a dear friend and a dear sister.

TGT
North Valley, CA

Dear Khoi and your entire family,

My whole heart felt condolences at the loss of Tu to you all.  I always remember Tu was one of the most beautiful, kindhearted friend I have ever known, the happiest of all.  She always told me that we should retire when we are still in good health in order to travel and enjoy life, but now she sails the journey alone.  She left us with so many indescriptible wonderful memories which I will cherish forever.
"Farewell, God knows when we should meet again."

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. We missed you! (SSA)

Tu, I always felt you and I "connected" and I wish I had been able to see you before you left us.  That is my greatest regret, but I will treasure the times you gave me to spend with you.  I will remember you always and I already miss your friendship.  Alan, your mom always talked about you and she was very proud of you.  You are beloved by her and always will be.  May God sustain you, your grandmother and family in your grief.  

Anne J.

Tu and I went back in 1984 at CIU, wow! I was impressed of her sophisticated appearing and pleasant personality. Throughout years of knowing her, she has kept her physical fit; as recalled she was persistent working out at the gym even I was much younger still couldn't catched up with her speed.  She gave me the motivation of how to live the healthy lifestyle. Today we celebrating a life well lived. I will cherish the memories forever. To Be Khoi" Alan" your mom is very proud of you; most you're the loved of her life and you have a Special Guardian Angel to watch over you! My Nguyen (San Jose, CA)

My Dearest Chi Tu! 
You  will always be missed and  loved by your DFCS-SSA  co-workers.  I will always carry you in my heart till end of time. Miss you my beautiful sister.

My thought and prayers are with the family. 
Chi Tu is one of the most beautiful person (from inside and out) I have ever met. I am one of the lucky few that get a chance to work with her and get to know her. 

Chi Tu, you will be forever missed. 
Love you always,
Seng

My thoughts and prayers are with Tu Phan's family through this heartbreaking time. There's nothing I can say that will ease your pain but I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you. May you feel our love embrace you during this difficult time.

Chi Tu,
You cannot imagine how much I miss you, chi Tu. Thank you for all the advises and encouragement. I hope wherever you are, you will never forget us as we will forever remembering you.
Love,
MP(San Jose)

Thanh that chia buon cung Khoi va gia dinh Bac Tu. Hinh anh chi Tu luon xinh dep va` de thuong trong long moi nguoi. Cau xin cho chi Tu som vang sanh cuc lac.
Love,
Titi
Florida

Chi Tu,
Thank you for being so good to our mom all these years and a great mom to Khoi.  I am glad Amanda gets to meet you before your passing.  God bless you.

Khoi, so sorry about your mom. We will always be here for you. 

Love,
Auntie Jade

My condolences to the the family of Tu Thin Phan.  I never got to know her well but met her a couple of times at Sterett reunions.  It was nice to have known her.  May she rest in peace.

My condolences to Allan and the rest of Tu's family.  Tu was such a genuinely pleasant kind-hearted person and I'm so thankful and fortunate to have been a housemate for many years.  She made me feel like I was part of the family and was my "aunt away from home" who in a way was better than a real aunt because she knew how to keep space but was always there to help when I needed it...  I will truly miss her especially when I make a trip to San Jose in the future....

Tu it was nice to have gotten to meet you at the USS Sterett reunion in Biloxi, MS last year. 
My wife Karen and I enjoyed talking to you. I am proud to have served on the board USS Sterett (CG-31) with Capt Sullivan.
May God bless you and your family

Wayne V Wright
OSC(SW) USN, ret
San Diego, CA

We sincerely offer our deepest condolences and trust that you have found peace.  You and family are in our thoughts and prayers.

To the family of Tu Phan:
Please accept my personal condolences and those of all the members of the USS Sterett Association.
It was our good fortune in 1983 to come upon a boat full of brave people who just wanted a chance to live their lives in freedom.
Tu lived her life as an example to others. We will be sure to remember her at our next Sterett Reunion.
President, USS Sterett Association

Co Tu, the news of your death is really like the thunder and made me deeply shocked. The meeting with you at Tomi Buffet and our lunch after I met you at Kaiser reflect in my mind like what kust happened yesterday. This is a sorrow for all of your friends to lose you. We pray you may rest peacefully!!!

I remember back in 1984, Tu was a young, pretty member of the interpreter team working with the JVA and the UNHCR in the Galang refugee camp in Indonesia. 
Our group comprised close friends such as Phan Thi Tu, Dinh Quang Anh Thai, Dinh Quang Anh Tuan, Duong Van Loan, Giang Thi Hao ... We shared a great time working and serving the refugees with our youth and passion.
Anh Loan, Hao, Tu and I later settled in San Jose, California. Tu and I started our career with Social Services Agency the same day August 25, 1985 in the same BT group.
Tu was always loved and adored by her co-workers, especially the younger ones. To the younger group, Tu was their beautiful sister and "fashion advisor", always elegant, always in style. They would call her "chi Tu" with their utmost love and respect.
Tu, you will always be loved and missed. Tam biet nhe.
Nguyen Hoang Duyen

Chi Tu, may you rest in peace. You and your family will always be in our thoughts and prayers. 

Love, 
Irving, Jade, Amanda and Preston Chang

We are deeply saddened for your loss.  May you find peace and comfort in knowing that your grief is shared by so many. Your mom will be sorely missed

Stephen,Jasmine, Matthew and Conner

My sincere condolences to Tu Phan's family. May Tu Phan be rested in peace under God's hand. You will be missed by your loved ones and friends. 

                                                                      Monique Nguyen , San Jose.

Eventhough we lost you
But you always grow in our heart
We never forget your smile and kindness
You will always be missed and loved

Chi Tu, you are a wonderful friend and an excellent hiker. I will miss you off and on the trails. Tran Dinh Tuan

With all my sincere condolences.  May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow!

Chi Tu! I'm happy to have known you.  I will miss you!

I give my condolences to the family of Tu Phan.  Thinking of you at this time.

Yvonne Mills
Senior Nutrition Program, Social Services Agency

Dear Khoi!

Your mom was a very special lady and loved by everyone who knew her. Please know that we share in your grief and extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family

Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear 

Best regards.

My sincerest condolences on your loss. - Elena Robles (SSA)

Like a candle in the wind
Never fading with the sunset
When the rain set in
And your footsteps will always fall here
Your candle's burned out long before
Your legend ever will ...

OBITUARY

Tu Thi Phan

November 23, 1950 – October 24, 2012

Peek Funeral Home

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