David Zhengquan Chen was born in Guangzhou, China on March 12, 1935. He was the older of two sons born to Qingnian Chen and Shaoying Wu. At the tender young age of 16, he joined the military where he embarked on his training to become a doctor. He worked his way up and eventually became Chief of Surgery at the local hospital. He was known for his surgical skills, his quick thinking and his witty sense of humor.
Unbeknownst to most people, David was also a renaissance man. He was an avid poet and always prided himself on writing over 10,000 poems which he claimed was more than any well-known famous poet in Chinese history. He is survived by his beloved wife Diana, his daughter Bonnie and her husband Anthony, his granddaughter Rochelle, and his grandson Ryan and his wife Marie. He passed away at the hospital on June 30, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 89.
A funeral service for David will be held Sunday, July 14, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Rose Hills Memorial Park - SkyRose Chapel, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, California 90601. A graveside service will occur Monday, July 15, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, California 90601.
David will be laid to rest in Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, California 90601; Mission Terrace II; Gate: 1, Section: 15, Lot: 2755, Grave: 3.
