January 16, 1921 – June 1, 2015
Born in Victoria, BC, Edna (Wong) Chow passed away peacefully on June 1, 2015. Edna was predeceased by husband James D. Chow of 58 years; father Wong Sing; mother Oylene (Louie) Wong; brothers Leslie and Henry Wong. Survived by daughter Sharon Chow; brothers Thomas (Wei) Wong, Robert (Faith) Wong, James (Eva) Wong; sister Joyce (Wong) Yip; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Edna was the first Chinese to be admitted to Girls’ Central School and graduated from Victoria High School in 1938. She attended business school at Sprott Shaw in 1950 and worked at McGill and Orme Pharmacy and the Hudson Bay until retirement. Edna was involved in many activities: Chinese Presbyterian Church Women’s Meetings and volunteering her services in setting up for the special occasion events – Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. She belonged to Chinatown Lions’ Club Lantern Festival fundraising event and did refreshments for the Chinese Ladies’ Group fundraising Ballroom Dancing at intermission. She was a member of CCBA and Hoy Sun Association Chinatown Care Centre residents’ birthday teas. In 2002, she received a VERA Award from UVic Centre on Aging for her volunteering at church. Our thanks to Drs. Richard Backus, Kier MacMillan and Gaylene Hargrove through the years of her illness.
No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chinese Presbyterian Church, 816 North Park St., Victoria, BC V8W 1T1 in memory of Edna Chow. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Ann and Lawrence Tso
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Barbara becwith Dear Sharon I was very sorry to read about the passing of your mom she was a great lady and you were a wonderful daughter I know from experience how hard it is to lose your mom especially one you’re so close too all I can tell you.thati the loss does get easierwith time take care of yourself
BARBARA BECKWITH
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Dave and Nancy Hodgson Thinking of you at this time. You are in our prayers. We hope you will be able to take some time for yourself. Dave and Nancy Hodgson
We remembered auntie Edna Chow for her welcoming us in the Chinese Presbyterian Church.
She greeted us whenever she saw us. She was a very special lady. We were thankful for her kindness to our children. She encouraged them to play music and gave them music books. Also we enjoyed her decorations on the special function in the church. She was a very active member in the church. We miss you, auntie Edna. God be with you.
Sharon, it’s hard to lose your mother. Our thoughts are with you. May God give you peace and comfort in the time of difficult times.
Ann and Lawrence Tso