I am sorry to hear about Dr Chen's passing, my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He was my son's dr in Shreveport and found out my son had a very rare syndrome. He was honest, caring and most of all an excellent dr and person. He cared about people and was very good with my son and myself. We have lost a great person.

From Lawrence Knaak (Brother-in-law)-

Dear Aunt ChuHwei,

Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Words can't convey the impact Uncle Harold had, and will continue to have, on my family and the lives of children at Shriners. For that we are thankful. We hope our contribution to the Shriners Hospital will help to continue Uncle Harold's desire for the betterment of those in need, and their families.

Our love and peace to you and the family,
Larry, Lisa and Tony


Good-bye to uncle Harold
(再見了,  陳友珍醫師 - 我的追悼)

Uncle Harold, 我生命中的貴人, you were a man of significance in my life. Please allow me to itemize.

1. You brought me to USA
45 years ago, you sponsored me to USA. In 1976, I went to the immigration office with your income statement and your sponsor paper. During visa interview, immigration officer said, your income is very high, and your recommendation is well accepted.

2. You transformed me, as I were born again 
You named me Steve, you gave me my 1st car, Oldsmobile cutlass, which is now my answer to  Internet security question, and aught me how to drive, you chose accounting for me. You told me accounting is easy, but CPA practice is not. I therefore went for it at full speed. 13 years later in 1989, I opened my own CPA firm in Atlanta, Ga, serving the Asian business community. 

The practicing life is so rewarding that makes me realize your wisdom. As  professor to one of his students, you once told me that My performance has exceeded your expectations. 
That is my biggest complement in life.

3. You support me, care for me and give me a family sense in this country
During Christmas and thanksgivings , my whole family drove to your house for holiday. Once in 1977,  my wife was sick, you drove from Detroit to Cincinnati, 4 or 5 hours one way to take her to your hospital for treat. I will never forget that.

4. Your most love, your wife, Cheryl ChiHwei
Leaving her behind is your most worry. Uncle Harold, no need to worry about her.
I will respect her, as I respect you. 
I will treat her, as my own big sister.

  5. Good bye
So much I say here to you, uncle Harold. You  may or may not hear me, but every word I said  is true. 

Now is the time to say good bye. Good bye, uncle Harold,  have a good journey of your own to heaven. Soon or later, I will go find you, stay next to you, and be your student and your lieutenant again.

So sad I am, here, I cannot help it but cry,  because  I am losing you.
   (Steve Chen, July 24, 2

To Jacob and Lauren  Chen and the beautiful  family of Dr. Harold Chen. My deepest  💔 Sympathy and condolences  are expressed  to  you.  Being the grandmother of Jacob And Lauren gave me several privileged  occasions  to  share time with Dr. CHEN and his family. I was always  impressed  by his generosity  and friendliness.  I will always  remember  him as a gracious  and loving ❤ person as well as thank him for all his medical accomplishments. With love and best regards. Dorothy  and Virgil Trenado 

Belen Dy and Robert Ang (Kathy’s Friends)-

Our sincere condolences, Kathy, on the loss of your dad.  May the Lord, our Fortress & the Rock of our Salvation, comfort you and your family during this time of your loss and give you peace.                                                                 With love & sympathies,                                                                  Belen & Robert

Cherie-Ann Nathan (Kathy’s Friend)-

Dr. Chen was admired by all. He is a giant in his field and was always working to improving outcomes. He will be missed. Condolences to his lovely family.

Lorine OBryan (Karen’s Friend)- 

What a wonderful legacy Dr. Chen leaves behind.  He reached out to my family when my little granddaughter needed help.  I will never forget how kind and caring he was.  His life touched so many others and he will be remembered forevermore of leaving this world a better place than it had been before!  Praying for his beautiful family.    Love Lorine, Holly, Cera, Carolina and Tinleigh
2 hours ago


Cynthia Wang (Kathy’s Cousin-in-law)- 

Kathy, we would like to send our most sincerely condolences to your family. We also wish Dr Harold Chen’s love for children will be passed on to the doctors at Shriners Hospitals! 
Warm regards from Cynthia Michael Brandon & Natalie
 

I will always remember Uncle Harold as a very wise man, and how he made the diagnosis of genetic pediatric abnormalities look so easy ! I was lucky enough to stay at your house in Shreveport with your family , and do rounds with Uncle Harold at LSU Hospital as a medical student . I still have his textbook ! Min and I will always be grateful that Aunt Chuhwei and Uncle Harold were able to attend our wedding in Australia in 2002. He will be sorely missed by many!

From Chengtao, Susan, Taylor and Ryan Bao (Ada’s Friends)-

Kuang Chen Chen & Lifen Chen (Kathy’s Friends)-

We will always remember Dr. Chen’s. He is a great man.

The Hudsons (Kathy & Meagan’s Family)-

Our deepest condolences on your sad loss Kathy and family. Thank you for creating this opportunity to honour your lovely father’s memory by supporting a cause which was very dear to him. 

With love from Jean, Bilbo, Eva, Finn, Daisy, Sid


From Wei Jeng Lin (Friend)-
It’s sad that we’ve heard the news about sudden loss of our beloved golf buddy-Dr Harold Chen, who had always been considered as an enthusiast of our Formosa golf club in the past.
In the old days of Michigan , I’d missed the opportunity to play golf with Harold, before they left the state, but I know he’d been a long hitter from the beginning. It was legendary, being told that at 9th final hole of our home course-Springdale, once or even more, his tee shot had accidentally hit the overlaying electric wire or railroad tract along the fairway, and his ball had to be long and gone.
After mid-70s, Harold’s family had moved out Michigan to Dayton O.H, then eventually settled down at Shreveport Louisiana in 1977. However, over the years, they’d kept close contact and participated many of our golf trips, which including Pebble Beach, St Andrew, TPC stadium course of Player Championship. The memory of his duel for longest drive with our long deceased golf buddy-Paul Tsai at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Alabama and once their family were trying to find a piece of lost old property in northern Michigan-Oscoda, along with “ The Gailes” golf trip at Lakewood Shores Golf Resort seems still rather vivid.
Man years ago, I’d happened to come across an article, which seemed to mention about Harold’s fondness of Shakespeare plays, especially “ The Tempest “ during his medical college years. Looking back, I wonder that if he’d happened to portray as “ King Lear “ , then probably would be right fitted in with his well known charismatic character, and even the make up wouldn’t be required for the play. 
Harold as our golf buddy, in his life time, he’d stood out to be a professor of Louisiana State University at Shreveport and distinguished scholar in his academic pediatric fields, also had published of four textbooks, relating to his specialty-“ Human Genetic “ . Seemingly, his long hard drive had been paying off.

From WeiJeng Lin (Friend)-  continued… 

Last time in 2018, Yingsan’s couple and we’d a chance to dine with Harold and his wife, while they were visiting the Bay Area. During the dinner, Harold had showed us one of his new coming textbook, which he was still working . The textbook was quite voluminous with lots of pictures, he said he did his own typing and picture taking. It wouldn’t be too surprised for his always hard working, even already by himself as a professor and the department chief.
Reminiscing in the past, during the annual golf tournament of our club in Michigan, it was always the fun times for the group and everyone playing hard to chase the championship trophy, which was the courtesy of gifted donation by Harold’s family, right before they left Michigan. For years, we’d been all enjoying golfing together, thanks for the memory, and all will miss our beloved buddy-Harold dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family - WJ

YT Lien (Friend)- 

We are saddened to learn the passing of Dr. Chen.  Harold was our one respected senior alumnus and a very fine gentleman! We will miss him greatly. 

Our sincerest condolences to Mrs Chen and the family-  Eunice and YT


From Muh Lan Huang Lin (Friend)-
His warm laughing and hearty smiling face, we all will miss forever.


From Tony Knaak (Nephew)-

I have many fond memories of your father.  When he stayed at our Imperial Woods house before moving nearby, he was always watching sports on TV.  To this day, I attribute the time spent with him in front of the television as what got me interested in sports.  And his infectious laughter and smile were always welcome in that difficult time for me.



Kathy Eshleman (Kathy’s Friend)-

I felt fortunate to have spend some wonderful times with your Dad over the past forty years. It was always encouraging to see a man so devoted to his family and to his “science”. 

Sending you all love, peace & hugs- Kath

Beth Andries Barron (Karen's friend) -
Sweet friend, I'm so saddened by this! You know how much I loved and admired your father! My prayers are with you and your family! Please give your sweet mom an extra hug from me.  Love you always!!!

Daniel Sprinkles (Nephew-in-law)-
So sorry Kathy, he was a good man. I enjoyed the all-too-few occasions I was able to visit with him. My own personal happiness has come directly and indirectly from many of his life choices. I am glad he was with his family when he passed.

Felicia Peng (Niece-in-law in Taiwan)-
I am so sorry. Uncle Harold is such a great man, especially in his medical career. Jude and I are always thankful for his being kind to us. When we were in the states, he gave us a lot of fevers to settle down in the whole new environment. That means a lot to us. 
Sending my condolences to all your family. Please give a huge to aunt for me specially.❤️🙏

Nike & Jennifer Hsu (Nephew-in-Law and Niece in Taiwan)-
RIP. I would like to express my deepest condolences with aunt and your family.

Bonnie & Jason Hsieh (Niece and Nephew-in-Law in England)-
Sorry to hear that, hope the last journey of uncle will be smooth and peaceful.  Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.

Joe Haoming Liu (Cousin-in-law)-
It's so terrible to hear about your loss and I express my sincere sympathy to you and your family. 
Please pass our deepest sympathies to your mom. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. 

Your dad was so caring person and great doctor. We will miss him so much. We talked and had a nice time together before, either at your parent house, dim sum restaurant in your area, or noodle place in Irvine, while my dad came from Taipei.

Joe and Pauline 

FYI - BTW, we heard from our Line's cousin chat group that originally came from your auntie in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. 


Mary Johnsson (Niece in Australia)-
Your father has made several public contributions in life while being a hands-on and generous father. Sorry to hear about this latest disease and this progressive situation but I am sure the family is providing support in this difficult end of life situation.

Take care and sympathies to family-  Mary

Robert Chen (Nephew)-

Kathy, So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Such a wonderful life that Uncle Harold led with Auntie Chie. I’m sure that he with Auntie Chie were happy and content to see you all live beautiful lives during the years. A wonderful testimony to family and life and, also to his many years of special medical service. I’m glad that you were able to be with him yesterday with the rest of the children and family, and to be home from the hospital at that time...It makes a great difference…Kindest condolences, thoughts, and heartfelt good wishes to Auntie Chie, and all the children, Karen, Ada, and Eric and extended families…❤

Min & Phil Chen (Niece-in-law and Nephew in Australia)-
An incredible life, thank you for sharing all of this information about him. He will be undoubtedly missed.  Condolences again from us all here in Australia xxoo

Doug & Heidi Chen (Nephew & Niece-in-law)-
I am so sorry to hear about your Father’s passing.  I was not aware if he had been sick or not feeling well so was very surprised to see this. Please let us know if there is anything we can do and please give our condolences to your Mom and the rest of the family.

Wishing you prayers and strength in this difficult time-  Doug & Heidi


Karen Kizzia (Ada’s Friend)-
My heart is heavy. I am so glad you were all surrounding him in his last days. He was a brilliant and lovely man. He will be missed.

Mike Roberts (Family Friend)-
And just an all around great man. My pleasure to have known. 

Peter Colt (Kathy’s Friend)-
My deepest condolences to you and family. Your dad was a true GENTLEMAN! His legacy is well established and honored by anybody who knew him. Bless his soul eternally ... he will always have your love ... and you will always have his!

Larry Knaak (Brother-in-law)-
I was saddened to hear about Harold's passing, but I also know his spirit will live on and good times will be fondly remembered. 

I hope that you are all doing well.

My love to all!
Larry

Jennifer Liu (Sister-in-law in Taiwan)-
So sad, he made us so happy , we all miss him!


Friends-

David Sanusi (Former Medical Student at LSUS and friend of Kathy’s)-
My condolences to ur family, Kathy! He was a great man and I enjoyed working with him in the genetics lab. So sorry for ur loss.

I worked with him for 2 summers when I was in college. He taught me how to develop film, print & dodge black & white photos, karyotype. He was also my professor in med school. Great man!

Christine Zaffater Smith (Former LSUSMC Medical Student and Kathy’s Friend)-
What an accomplished, intelligent, and kind man! I attended LSU medical school and residency while he was there and learned so much from him. So sorry for your loss, Kathy. I know he was very proud of you. 


Beth Moffett Benton (Kathy’s Friend)- 
Kathy, I will be lifting you and your family in prayer. Your dad taught my husband in medical school and residency. He said to tell you that your dad was a wonderful man and teacher, and that what he learned from him continues to impact his practice of medicine. 🙏

Tori Booker (Karen’s Friend)- 
I’m so sorry to hear this. I have vague, but fond memories of him at the house on Provincial Drive and at your house in Shreveport. He had a wonderful career and raised a wonderful family. I’m so glad you could all be with him so that he ended his journey with love and comfort. 


Friends- 

Samuel Yang (Friend)- 
My deepest condolences to you, your mother Cheryl, and family, on the passing of Professor Harold Chen. He had been a world renown scholar in the field of genetics. His book Atalas of Genetic Diagnosis and Counseling is a greatest contribution to the medical community, and it will never be surpassed by anybody. He will always be remembered by friends as a genuine scholar and gentleman. Although in the time of Covid-19 pandemic, it is difficult for us to attend the El Camino Memorial Park Service on 07/24, Our hearts will always be with you. Please let us know if we can be of help.

Sincerely,
Samuel Yang and family

You-Wen Tsai (Friend)-

We are saddened by Harold’s  passing. He was a good likable friend. He accomplished a lot personally and professionally. We solely miss him. Please convey our deepest sympathy to your family, especially your Mom. Take care!

Lisa Huang (Friend)-
We are sorry beyond words for your loss. Please accept our sincerest condolences!!!
Dr. Harold Chen has been a great friend to us and we will always remember his kindness and hardworking on his research!!! 

Pam Henzie (Neighbor & Friend)- 
It was such a pleasure to get to know your dad these past few years. He was a fantastic neighbor, inspiration and friend! He will be missed. Love and hugs to you and your family ❤️


From Colleagues- 

Joseph Bocchini (Colleague at LSUS MC)-
I am so sorry. My condolences to you, your mother and your family.

Your dad was a remarkable person. I have many wonderful memories of our friendship and our years of working together. He was very generous to me. His accomplishments and contributions to the field of genetics were remarkable. 

I remember him talking about your family trip to China and how one of the guards at the site of the terra cotta warriors looked at him and your family and just spontaneously called him a treasure. He was that, a remarkable treasure!

If there is anything I can help you with, anyone you would like me to contact in Shreveport about your dad, please let me know.

Satyaprakash Kanithahalli (Colleague)-
I was associated with your father while I worked in Gainesville, FL (2006-15). During this time he visited many times and was a good adviser and very supportive of our laboratory operations. He was always a pleasure to talk to and I always had the highest regard as a professional cytogeneticist. The cytogenetic community will miss him profoundly. Our sincere condolences to the Chen family.

Leonard Prouty (Colleague)-
A great geneticist. And so much more. He will be missed.

Dr. Cherie-Ann Nathan (Colleague & Kathy’s Friend)- 
Such a great man. So well liked and a legend in his field. 


From Colleagues-

Beverly Cubley Gilden (Shriners Colleague)-
Ur dad was loved and respected by so many.

Dr Chen’s daughter gave me permission to share. The world has lost a special soul yesterday. He always had a way to make us all laugh and be happy. He was a very special man, and I was honored to be his friend. Dr Chen will be missed for his great clinical skills as well as for his kind heart and caring ways. We will miss him at Shriners.

Melinda Marlin Acklin (Patient’s Family)-
So sad to hear that this world has lost such a special man… so much more than just a physician to us! He became our instant friend, always an encouragement for us that all would be okay. He devoted a chapter to Schwartz Jampel and featured Waylon as a case study in his last published teaching edition. We will miss him so much!

That's a beautiful picture of Dr. Chen. We are so sad to hear your news. He was such an amazing man, with such a special and kind heart for our special needs children... like Waylon. We will forever love Dr. Chen!!!

Frank Martin (Husband of Colleague)-
My wife was his nurse for years, and I did small jobs around his house. Words cannot express how I felt about Doctor Chen. Prayers go out to his wife and family

Lynn Martin (LSUS MC Colleague)-
Dr Chen meant the world to me as a Boss, a Teacher, a Comrade, and our friend. He & Ms. Cheryl were part of our family. Frank & I wish you peace and blessings. He was so proud of his children. Thank you Kathy. Harold was Always There when we needed him. Great man, Great Educator, Will be eternally missed. He is now Home. 💫💫

Lamar Nunnery (LSUS MC Colleague)-
Kathy, sorry for your loss! I had the honor of knowing and working with Dr. Chen for many years here in Shreveport. He was a great friend and we will surely miss him!

昔日的美好
今已成追憶
picture taken in ChongQing, China, 2016

What a kind and compassionate man. It was a pleasure working with him.  Prayers for the family in your time of loss.

I worked with Dr. Chen at Schumpert in the NICU, with the Ark La Tex Cleft and Craniofacial Team at Willis Knighton South and at Shriners Children’s Hospital in Shreveport.  His brilliant mind and passion surpassed all.  He was a good person and we loved working with him.  My condolences to all the family

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Harold Chen

July 27, 1933 – July 10, 2021

El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley & Memorial Park

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