Hubert C. Chang Obituary (1926 - 2009)

Hubert C. Chang passed away peacefully after a short illness in San Francisco, CA, on January 31, 2009. He was born in Jiang-Su Province, China. He received a bachelor degree in education at National Fu Dan University. He went to Taiwan in 1949, and pursued a career in teaching and educational administration. He was a high school principal at the time he came to U.S. for additional education. After receiving a master degree in statistics at BYU, he went to work for Salt Lake County government. After 19 years, he retired as senior system analyst for Human Service Department. He participated in civic activities as chairman of the Utah State-Taiwan Province Sister State Committee. He was the founder and president of the Chinese Society of Utah, a member of the board of the Asian Association of Utah, chairman of the Governors Advisory Council of Asian Affair of Utah, and Commissioner of Oversea Chinese Affair Commission of the Republic of China. He is survived by wife, Jolene Chang; son, Ning Chang, M.D.; daughter, Yaun Chang, M.D.; and two grandsons. He was predeceased by daughter, Jean. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State Street, Murray Utah, where friends and family may call one hour prior. Interment: Elysian Burial Gardens.