Gordon Paul Chin 1940 – 2022

Gordon Chin, age 82, passed away in his home after a courageous battle with cancer.  Gordon grew up in Seattle, Washington and graduated from the University of Washington.  Gordon was commissioned as a distinguished military graduate assigned to Frankford Arsenal. He and his wife travelled east with the Army and built a life in the Washington D.C. area. He made 2 trips to Vietnam during the war,  with  the 9 ^th Infantry and the 25 ^th Infantry Divisions.

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he had a long work career as a consultant before retiring at 65.  Since retirement, he has volunteered in various organizations including:  The Loudoun County Symphony, The Loudoun County Agency for the aging, ,  and at Loudoun County High Schools Reality Store.

He loved a cold beer, a nice scotch, and trying exotic foods.  His favorite times were when his children and grandchildren got together for a special occasion or travelled together for vacation.  Gordon lived life to the fullest and was always ready for a new adventure.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, 3 children, 6 grandchildren, 4 brothers, and numerous nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and grand nephews.  Family was his pride and joy and extended family made everything worthwhile.

Reflecting upon a lyric from his favorite song, "I want one moment in time, When I'm more than I thought I could be…".  Gordon more than achieved that moment.  In lieu of flowers, His final request is  that his friends and loved ones raise a glass to celebrate a life well spent.  You can share your toast and/or your favorite story with his gordy40@gmail.com email address.

Gordon …. you seized every moment, you're a winner for a lifetime and you will be missed.