Yan Chi Hoy

October 17, 1948 - May 12, 2017

Dean Yan Chi Hoy passed away on May 12, 2017 at 68 years old. Dean is survived by his wife Shui Ping Mui Hoy; his sons Byron and Ben Hoy; his daughters Bonnie and Brittney Hoy; his grandchildren, Carter, Connor and Charlotte Elzinga; his mother Soo May Hoy and sister Deanna Hoy. He was preceded in death by his father Sear Jeung Hoy. Dean was born on October 17, 1948 in China before moving with his family to Seattle, Washington. He graduated from Cleveland High School, where he was a 100-meter track star and cross-country runner. He later attended The University of Washington and moved to Boston, Massachusetts where he met Shui Mui, his wife of 35 years. Dean will be remembered for the unconditional love and support he gave to his family and the pride he expressed when sharing stories about his children. Nothing gave him more joy than to spend time with his family. They will always cherish memories of the wonderful childhood he gave them as a father and the late nights spent talking together as great friends. Dean loved to go bowling and play billiards or table tennis with his children. He enjoyed horse races and the outdoors, especially hiking and fishing in his favorite Hawaiian shirts. He was a master chef and a tea connoisseur who loved sharing his passions with his family and friends. He is missed and loved very much as a husband, dad, gong gong, brother, uncle, and friend. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 16th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at Wimberg Funeral Home, 211 E. Great Creek Road, Galloway 609-641-0001. For directions or condolences, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com.