David Shau Ming Li
August 01, 1941 - December 02, 2017
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David Shau Ming Li
August 01, 1941 - December 02, 2017
Obituary
David Shau Ming Li passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017, in his home in Laguna Woods after a 1.5-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a fun-loving father, grandfather and avid table tennis player.
David was born on August 1, 1941, in Hong Kong. He immigrated to the United States in 1974, where he spent the next 28 years working and raising a family in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated with a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma and worked as a budget analyst for the City of Tulsa. He retired in 2003 and moved to southern California, where he lived in Simi Valley for 12 years and in Laguna Woods for 2 years.
David was first and foremost a lover of life. He could often be found socializing at the Golden Palace in Tulsa and later at the clubhouse in Laguna Woods. He was a master joke-teller and reveled in American pop culture. David was always the best-dressed in any room and admired for his dance moves. He will be remembered for his ability to make people laugh with his quirky, fun-loving nature.
David is survived by his wife of 51 years, Fanny Li, his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Joseph Li and Kelly Taylor-Li, his daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Josephine Li-McLeod and Bruce McLeod, and his grandchildren Grace and Hope Li and Cameron and Abby McLeod.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30am on Friday, December 29th, at Chinese Baptist Church of Central Orange County, Irvine, CA. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in David’s memory to the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation: https://netrf.org/donate/secure-donation-platform/
7 responses to David Shau Ming Li
Cassie Jow says:
December 9, 2017
My sister, Alexa, and I would have to go to my grandparents restaurant, the Golden Palace all of the time when we were younger. Fanny was a waitress there and David would be there as well, telling jokes and socializing. He knew how bored Alexa and I would be just sitting there. So, one of the things that sticks out the most to me was that he would take us for a ride in his tiny little car to their house that was just a few blocks from the restaurant so we could play with their dog, Whoopi (sp?) !!!! We LOVED going for rides in his little car because he would go so fast (probably no faster than 30-40 haha) and we especially loved playing with their dog. I haven’t seen him in years, but David will be very missed!
Josephine Li McLeod says:
December 10, 2017
My dad always loved kids more than adults because he was a kid at heart. More than that, he and Whoopi were inseparable! Thanks for sharing Alexa.
Brian Pitts says:
December 11, 2017
David Li worked at the City Of Tulsa for many years and was very well Loved. He worked with my Mom in the early years and helped me get on with the City. When my Mom had a stroke David was by her side to comfort her and me. David was a Great Person and a Great Friend. God Bless you All.He will be missed.
Barbara Dunn says:
December 12, 2017
Fanny Li I saw this in Sunday’s paper, I am so sorry for your loss, I know how much he meant to you. I only saw him a few times but he was special and he loved you you could tell that for sure.
I have truly missed you this past years I finally retired April 2015 and am now 78 years old, I miss working there is just nothing to do. You will always be in my heart and my memories, I still miss you. When you find time send me a note at dvon@cox.net, would love to hear from you
Barbara Dunn
Tulsa Ok.
Sharron Blevins says:
December 12, 2017
Dear Fanny,
No words can express the feelings in my heart for your loss of David. He was such a good husband, father and grandfather. I remember you told me that he a job. It was taking the grandkids to school. I have many memories of our friendship and pray for you and your family. Someday soon we will all be together in Heaven and I am looking forward to that time.
I love you dear “sister”.
Sharron Blevins