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
Yifen Tsai says:
January 10, 2013
Dear Terri,
Steve’s testimony and high spirit will be remembered forever.
May the Lord comfort you and your children.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”-Matthew 5:4
Shih-Perng & Yifen Tsai
Ann and Paul Stark says:
January 11, 2013
Tsai Wei, Peter and Joy,
We are so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing and grieve with you. We rejoice that he knew Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord. Just reading these entries shows the faithful testimony he was to God’s love and grace. We have many wonderful memories of our time together with you and Steve in our early married years (and first babies) in the LIFE class at Grace Presbyterian Church. We will be praying God will comfort your hearts. We love you, Ann and Paul Stark and family, Peoria, IL
Ann Louise White says:
January 11, 2013
Dear Tsai-Wei, Peter & Joy,
We were so sad to read of Steve’s passing. Please know that we are praying for you and asking God to comfort you as only He can. Is. 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be discouraged for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
You have a special place in our hearts from the time that we spent together in Grace Presbyterian’s Life Class. We remember how you, Steve & Peter hosted the surprise baby shower for us when I was pregnant with Raquel. We can see from other posts that you continued to open up your home to entertain & to glorify God.
Love, Steve, Ann, Raquel, Reese & Sophia White
Fangli Chang says:
January 11, 2013
I came to know Steve and Terri since our college year in the christian student fellowship and after many years we reconnected at the AFC family camp then they moved to my town – Naperville, IL. I’m very thankful for the time we had with Steve. It just that I wish it could be longer. Pray for Terri and the kids that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
F. Foley Chang
James Chen says:
January 11, 2013
Dear Terri, Peter and Joy,
We are very sorry about Steve’s passing. We trust that God will bring you all the comfort and support you need. From Ps.23:4 “even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Indeed, Steve fought the good fight – he has truly blessed many of us who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.
James and Diana Chen, Naperville, IL