Chingwei Liao Obituary (2015)

Eulogy of Brother Dr. Chingwei Liao Chingwei was born at the Air Force Hospital in Gangshan Township, Kaoshiung County, Taiwan, on September 7th, 1960. At 55 years old, he past away on October 1, 2015. He left two children, Sonia and Joshua, and his wife Shufen behind. Chingwei lost his father when he was three. He stayed in an orphanage run by the air force until he was eight before being reunited with his mother and new stepfather. Chingwei spent his early school years in Taiwan: he attended Xinhe Elementary School, Taipei Wanhua Junior High School, The Affiliated Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal University, and finally Tamkang University. After earning his undergraduate degree, he served two years of compulsory military service in Kingman, a remote island from Taiwan. In 1988, after briefly working as a engineer in Taiwan, Chingwei and Shufen came to the States to pursuit their further education. Before long, Chingwei earned not only his master's degree but also his doctorate. His first and most beloved church in the States was the Chinese Bible Church of Greater Lowell (CBCGL). Every time he changed jobs, Chingweis primary focus was to find a spiritual home. He felt strongly about serving Christ, serving in the choir and seeking genuine and open fellowship with other members in the Church. Under the sovereignty of God, Chingwei returned to CBCGL in 2009 and reunited with the fellowship he had been longing for. It turns out, unexpectedly, that CBCGL became Chingweis final Church on earth after all. Thank God for granting him warmhearted and tolerant brothers and sisters who loved and accepted who he was, despite his occasional impatience and bad temper. As his close family, we were able to see his honest and childlike heart, especially in his repentance whenever he realized he had sinned against God. Chingwei always loved fishing, especially rock fishing. He considered it not only his hobby but also an intimate time to spend with God alone. Oh, our heavenly father we praise you, as our God and our Savior, with all our hearts despite not understanding your choice to call Chingwei home; nevertheless, we completely obey your will in this matter. We firmly believe that You are trustworthy, whose promises are eternal. One day we will not only see Your face, but also join with our beloved Chingwei in heaven in the future. 196097, 2015101, 55 , , 1987, 1988 , . , , . , . , . , , , , , , , Service Information October 10, 2015 10:00am, Chinese Bible Church 197 Littleton Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Pine Grove Cemetery Westford Forge Village Road Westford, MA