Steve Wei-Chang Huang
August 25, 1958 - January 01, 2013
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Steve Wei-Chang Huang
August 25, 1958 - January 01, 2013
Obituary
Steve Huang was born in Pu-Li, Taiwan, on August 25th, 1958 to Shao-Yao Huang (father) and Wei-Tz Hu (mother). Steve is the youngest of four children in this middle class family of two boys and two girls. Due to his father’s job relocation, Steve spent his childhood in many cities, such as Pong-Hu, Ping-Dong, and Shin-Chu –all with great memories. The family eventually settled in Taipei where Steve spent his high school years.
Steve attended Tamkang University in Taiwan, majored in International Trade Business. During that time, Steve was convicted and baptized to follow Christ at age 20; he consistently did daily devotions and applied what he learned from the Bible to his life. Steve met classmate Tsai-Wei Tung and served together at college campus. Upon graduating from college and serving in the military for 2 years, Steve came to the United States and studied at the University of Detroit where in 1985 he earned a Master of Computer Science degree. Steve established his career in various companies – Compuware, Caterpillar Inc. and Plymouth Tube. His last job title was Integration Architect. During his 25-year career, Steve had many outstanding accomplishments; he loved his work and was fascinated with the evolution of technology in his lifetime.
In 1986, Steve married Tsai-Wei in Detroit, lived there briefly then moved to Peoria, IL. Both son Peter and daughter Joy were born in Peoria. In 1996, the family moved to Chicago suburb Naperville where the kids grew up and where they found long lasting friendships. Attracted by nice weather, Steve and family moved to California Orange County in 2011.
Steve enjoyed eating a lot, especially enjoyed eating with friends. He always considered “chef” as his unofficial second career. Steve was good at and loved many sports, especially Ping-Pong and tennis. He made many good friends through these sports.
Faith and family life are two focuses in Steve’s life. Wherever he lived, Steve loved to open his house to friends for Bible study and evangelism. As the spiritual head of his household, he led the family in attending a local church and conducted family worship at home, and raised his children with Biblical principles. He also served the Lord faithfully through serving people in various ministries, inside and outside of church.
During the final five years of Steve’s life, while battling colon cancer, he continued to serve the Lord without wavering. He was especially effective in evangelizing and encouraging cancer patients through sharing his experiences in faith and his cancer treatment. Nonbelievers were led to the Lord, other cancer patients were encouraged, and many lives were touched.
Steve fought the good fight; he has finished the race; he has kept the faith. Now, there is in store for him the crown of righteousness.
37 responses to Steve Wei-Chang Huang
Helen Mo says:
January 7, 2013
Loving hugs for Terri, Peter and Joy.
Peter and Joy: Take good care of your mom. You are such great kids. I remember years ago you volunteered at WCAC nursery and I was so impressed and touched by your love and patience for those babies. May the loving memories of a father who lived a faithful life carry you through with great peace and comfort. Rest assured your father must be at peace and so proud of you. It is a blessing that you were raised in such a faith-filled family.
Terri: We will mark the date and time for the memorial service and will take the time to remember Steve’s remarkable life—–a testimony to his extraordinary faith.
Helen and CC Mo
Jerry Ladd says:
January 7, 2013
It is a real sadness felt with our family’s good friend Steve’s passing! I worked with Terri at Cat and our families became special friends. Once we went to Spingfield to see the Lincoln’s sites. Once Terri invited us to Naperville to have a traditional Thanksgiving family fare dinner with my Mother’s guidence in the preperation. We had many weekend visits both in Pekin and Naperville. The Huang’s became our second family! Peter played a outstanding violin solo at my Mother’s memorial service in 2007. We feel knowing the Huangs a real blessing of a lifetime!!
Jerry and Ira Ladd
John K. Chang says:
January 7, 2013
Terri and family, We are saddened by the news.
Steve had fought a good fight, both spiritually and physically.
Now the Lord has rewarded him with a rest, a Rest in Him, plus a crown of righteousness.
Moreover, Steve is now free from human pain and suffering, indeed it’s “better by far to be with the Lord” (Phil 1:23).
May the Lord grant you and children an extra dose of His peace and strength, at this time of your special need.
John and Rita Chang
Michael Fluharty says:
January 7, 2013
I met Steve when he worked at Plymouth Tube Company. I have known Steve in total for about 7 years and must say that I really learned a lot from him. He was a great man with a giant heart.
I worked directly with Steve when he fell ill. With wave after wave of bad news Steve’s dedication to his family, his job, and his faith were unwavering. I have never before met a man so absolute in his faith and so at peace, even when things were rough. Steve has left an impression on me that will last a lifetime and I think I am a better person for it. Steve, you will be missed but never forgotten. -Michael Fluharty
O'Connor Mortuary says:
January 7, 2013
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