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Helen Huey-Nan Shih

Helen Huey-Nan Shih, age 86, of Hockessin, DE, formerly of Taipei, Taiwan, China, passed away on July 1, 2022 at Christiana Hospital.

She graduated in1960 from National Taiwan University receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Helen furthered her education at the University of Delaware receiving her Master’s degree in Biology in 1970. She was part of the Chinese-American Community Center and East Coast Chinese Family Camp.

She is survived by her husband Chi-Kai Shih, PhD, of Hockessin, DE, son Richard Shih, MD, and his wife Laura Shih, MD, of Boca Raton, FL, daughter Ann Shih, of Knoxville, TN, granddaughter Catherine Shih, of Brooklyn, NY, grandson, Randall Shih, of Boca Raton, FL, granddaughter Samantha Rey, of Queens, NY, and Lilli Rey, of Knoxville, TN. She is also survived by six brothers and sisters, in addition to many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Chinese American Community Center, 1313 Little Baltimore Rd., Hockessin, DE, 19707, caccdelaware.org/contact-us/

Funeral Services

A private funeral service will be help on Thursday July 7, 2022.

Condolences

    James and Mimi Keating lit a candle and writes,
    May Helen Rest In Peace, and Peace Be Upon Her Beloved Family Members.
    07/03/2022 04:46 pm
    John and Lisa Barrety lit a candle and writes,
    Thinking of you. Hugs and prayers to family during this difficult time.
    07/04/2022 06:25 pm
    Karen Papalia lit a candle and writes,
    With deepest sympathies on the passing of Helen. May she rest in peace.
    07/04/2022 06:28 pm
    Chia-Seng and Ruth Liu lit a candle and writes,
    May Helen rest in peace and her family find strength together, we will always remember her.
    07/05/2022 11:11 am
    Fancia Tang lit a candle and writes,
    We are very sorry for the sad news. Helen is dearly missed. She set an excellent example of her dedications and services in CACC and Chinese of Delaware for all our members. We truly appreciate all her contributions to help CACC's growth. We are tremendously grateful for the Shih family's generosity, especially during such difficult times. You are all in our thoughts and pryers. Fancia Tang Chair, CACC Board of Dirrectors
    07/05/2022 02:16 pm
    Gwen Chen lit a candle and writes,
    Helen is bright, smart and full of life, and I have admired her since we were freshmen in Taidai. I was her bridesmaid and we both settled in Wilmington, DE eventually. She is a wonderful and devoted wife and mother with an accomplished family. With her love of children, she has founded an excellent Preschool & Daycare in 1983, which is successful till this day. We admire her talent, capability and wisdom. Helen loves people and is dedicated to the community. We all enjoyed the programs she conducted in CACC immensely. Rest in peace, Helen! We miss you!
    07/05/2022 04:11 pm
    Retamar Family lit a candle and writes,
    Dear Laura and Richard and the entire Shih family. Our condolences go out to all of you and know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers!
    07/05/2022 04:37 pm
    Peili lit a candle and writes,
    Even though I only know Helen for couple years, Helen's cheerfulness, smartness, and liveliness left a deep mark in my hearts. Helen will be missed dearly.
    07/05/2022 07:29 pm
    Al Moore lit a candle and writes,
    Chi-Kai, my deepest sympathy to you and your family on your wife's passing. Al Moore
    07/06/2022 09:25 am
    Kevin Niu writes,
    Words cannot express our deepest condolences and remembrance of Helen.
    07/06/2022 04:06 pm
    Henry and Julie Chang 張浦,學美 lit a candle and writes,
    Our deepest condolences to Chi-Kai and family of Helen’s passing. May beautiful memories accompany you thru this sorrow. Helen will always be remembered for her elegant appearance and posture, optimism, humor, and enthusiasm in supporting club events. She was blessed with a good life: loving family, a successful childcare business, enjoyable outdoor activities etc.. Dear Helen, may you rest in peace. Julie & Henry
    07/06/2022 04:36 pm
    Jia-Shyong & Mai-Jane Lin lit a candle and writes,
    Knowing Helen for many years. Her bright personality and her love of life inspired us greatly. Her energetic attitudes set a role model for many of us in the community. May Helen rest in peace! We miss Helen dearly. Our deepest condolence toward Chi-Kai and the Shih family!
    07/06/2022 04:42 pm
    Angel and CP Huang lit a candle and writes,
    We are saddened by loss of a good friend, Helen. She will always be remembered as a great person who is kind, pleasant, cheerful, and unlimited energy. Our daughter and son were once members of Mrs. Shih’s Edu Care where they received tremendous care. You will be remembered forever . 7/6/2022
    07/06/2022 05:54 pm
    Albert & Stephanie Shen lit a candle and writes,
    We wish Helen a pleasant journey home. May the sun shine upon her face. May the wind be always at her back. May the memory of her be everlasting. And may her good spirit always live amongst us. Our loving thoughts for Chi-Kai and the Shih family, Albert and Stephanie Shen
    07/06/2022 06:48 pm
    Debbie & ShengLung Lien lit a candle and writes,
    We are saddened by losing such good friend, a great role model. Her dedication to the community and her leadership of many CACC clubs benefit many of us. We will always remember her smile, her story telling and her humorous talk. Our deepest condolences to Chi-Kai and family. May Helen Rest In Peace.
    07/07/2022 12:14 am
    Tim & Wei-wei writes,
    Our deepest condolences to Chi-Kai and family. We are inspired by Helen’s bright smile, generosity and positive attitude towards life. Her jokes made us laugh not just on the day we heard it and many days afterwards. Oh, Helen, How we miss you! You will live in our memory forever! May you Rest In Peace!
    07/07/2022 04:43 am
    Daryl writes,
    To the family and friends of Mrs. Shih always cherish the fond memories of time spent together and although you may grieve the Bible can be a source of comfort. At (Revelation 21:3,4) it speaks of a time when there will be no more sickness or death, also at (Acts 24:15) it speaks of a resurrection that we all can look forward to. May the peace and love of the God of all comfort be with you all. Comfort can be found in our Creator through prayer and through his word the Bible and in Jesus Christ.
    07/07/2022 06:49 am
    Aliena Shiah lit a candle and writes,
    Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on Helen’s passing! May she Rest In Peace. Aliena & Paul Shiah
    07/07/2022 09:36 am
    Yeong and Phoebe Shieh writes,
    Helen had touched many lives, she will be remembered for her passionate and positive spirits! We will miss her dearly! May the loving memories bring her family peace, comfort and strength! Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Yeong and Phoebe Shieh
    07/07/2022 10:01 am
    Sherry Hsia writes,
    Dear Aunt, you have light up many people's life and you have set up a good example for Shih family. Appreciate your devoted love and care for my uncle Chi-kai. We will honor you and remember you always. Sherry
    07/07/2022 02:04 pm
    The Masa Family lit a candle and writes,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Shih Family.
    07/07/2022 05:24 pm
    Oliver Hung
    07/07/2022 05:34 pm
    George and Juliet Hsiao writes,
    George and I would like to express our deepest sympathies to Chi-Kai and the Shih Family on the passing of Helen. We have known Helen since the early 1970s. Throughout our half century of acquaintance, we have always admired Helen’s talent, abilities and optimism. We will forever remember Helen’s bright smile, sense of humor and most of all, her positive attitude towards life. Dear Helen, may you rest in peace. We will miss you.
    07/07/2022 10:40 pm
    Shao-Tang Sun and Jean-Hsien Ho writes,
    Glad that we joined the 2019 HBD Arizona trip and had a chance to know Helen. Her smile, humor, positivity, laughs will always remain in our memory. Rest in peace!
    07/14/2022 02:15 pm

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