In Celebration of

Ye Yulin

January 5, 1931 -  July 16, 2020

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved Yulin Ye on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at the age of 89. We are prepared for that day, but when it truly comes, still sadden and hard to accept.

Predeceased by his devoted wife Bingqing, brother Jian, and sister XiuJuan; Survived by sister-in-law Yuqing, and brothers-in-law Wenda and Weiguang; Lovingly remembered by daughters Hong, Bin and Ying; Cherished grandpa of Yuan Yuan and Koh; Dear great grandpa of Rey; Fondly remembered by sons-in-law Hao, Takao, and Winghui; Deeply Missed by many nieces and nephews: Nianchun Ye, Xin Ye, Meng Ye, Qing Ye, Hong Wang, Qing Zhang, Yi Shen and by extended family.

Yulin was born in Shanghai and started his career in the textile industry. He was promoted to the senior management team which brought him to Xian in the late 1950s, where he worked for 40 years before his retirement. After retirement, he continued in consulting and advisory roles in the industry.

In both his personal and professional life, He was thorough, detail oriented, always prepared. handled things responsibly and efficiently. He was also a good listener and effective communicator.

Yulin was a dedicated family man and a doting father to his daughters. Together, with his wife of 64 years, they built a life full of joy and adventure. and a marriage with enough love and respect to last a lifetime. Dad was a big soccer fan. I still remembered we got up at 2 am in the morning to watch world cup games. He loved playing bridge. He taught me how to play in my teenage years. We played family bridge games with sisters and had a lot of fun. He enjoyed music. His favorite artists are Teresa Teng and ABBA.

He will be deeply missed by MingChui Zheng, Lizhu Shen, Huiqun Zhang and dear friends.

A large thank you to the staff at Forest Hill for their care and support during his last days.
Due to the uncertainties of today, visitation and funeral service will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Yulin’s memory may be made to the Dementia Society.

Condolences and Sharing Memories at
https://cole.permavita.com/site/YeYulin.html#

Rest in Peace, we Love you and Miss you.

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小缨 (女儿)

Entered July 18, 2020 from 渥太华

爸爸,

以往每次您去医院都能化险为夷，平安回家。可是这次您却再也没能回来。

一直以来您都是我的辅导员，替我排忧解难。您喜欢散步，吃完饭我们经常一起在公园里遛弯聊天，跟您的交流总是鼓舞人心，时常给我启迪，激发我尝试新东西。您把人生的宝贵经验传给我。有很多东西我也是多年以后才领会您的智慧。以后想念您的时候，我们只能隔空对话了。

2018年秋，爸爸诊断出血管性痴呆。妈妈决定留爸爸在家自己照顾。直到2019年秋，妈妈突然脑溢血中风，您的病也越趋严重，于是把您送到了养老院。在那里我们仍一起玩扑克牌，听音乐，看照片，做游戏，度过了很多快乐的时光。只可惜这样的日子太短了。

2020年4月妈妈不幸过世，新冠疫情将您和亲人隔开， 对您的健康造成了不可逆的损害。我唯一能做的是在Skype上跟您分享音乐和照片，每次看到过去的您意气风发的样子，不免伤感。

陪伴您的最后历程也教我成长，学会如何与病中的你相处，如何跟护理院有效沟通， 还有如何坦然面对自己的抉择。您平时的教诲在此困难的时候都帮到了我。

一直以来是您和妈妈一起挡在我和死神之间，以后我将独自面对了，希望您们给我勇气和智慧，陪我继续前行。

在我中学的时候，您教我打桥牌，我在停止了多年后。如今又重新拾起，它将陪伴我的余生。您在那边又可以跟您的搭档一起打了。我们约好以后去找您比赛。

爸爸，一路多保重！

永远爱您的小缨

Wing Hui Jang (Son in law)

Entered July 19, 2020 from Ottawa

人生都要经历生死，但伯父, 您的离去，还是让我觉得这样的突然。

回想起十多年前，我刚和小缨谈恋爱見到伯父您的时候，伯父是一个非常开郞健谈的人，总有话题和我们聊，从加拿大聊到中国，从生活的见闻聊到国际政治，经济，军事，还有大家都关心的中国足球。总会很关心地问问我们工作和生活的情况，并给我们一些谆谆教诲。

伯父，您昰一个喜欢探索和热爱生活的人。回想起我们一起去加州的情景。当我们刚收捨好从房间出.来，准备看看周围的环境，您已经能准确地告诉我们，游泳池在哪里，那里是餐厅，那里有什么好玩的东西。那一刻，我感到您不是一个八十多岁的老人，而是一个三四十岁的年轻人。

您用您的行动告诉着我们：生命在于运动。每当看到您在附近公园散步的情景，都会让我感觉到生活还应该有更丰富的内容。您就是我们的榜样。

您走了？这些情景还历历在目，您那些温暖的话语还在我们耳边响起。您没有走，您永远活在我们的心里。

您的又一个孩子：永辉。

Yuanyuan Zhang (Granddaughter)

Entered July 19, 2020 from New York, NY

To my dearest Grandpa.

It is hard to believe it's been less than 2 years since we saw each other in Ottawa.
I will always cherish that memory because it was the last time we were all able to gather, and especially since it allowed me to introduce you to your great-granddaughter Rey.
It was very painful for me to see the toll time had taken on you.
While it had become obvious that you may have failed to recognize me as your granddaughter at certain parts during our stay, I will never forget how you lovingly engaged Rey.
I am certain that something deep inside you instinctively recognized that the tiny little girl running around was, in fact, a piece of you.

Although we did not have many opportunities to see each other, I will always fondly remember how you subtly showed your caring and warm nature while maintaining your strong exterior.
The walk we took together after dinner during my visit in 2012, the way you patienly listened and tried to understand my not so great Chinese so we could have a conversation, will be the way I will always remember you in my heart.

Thank you for being the most caring and kind grandpa and we will miss you.

Zhang Hao (Son-in-law)

Entered July 20, 2020 from Shanghai

不到90天前，岳母刚刚离开我们。现在，岳父也匆匆跟去了。
我向他们表示深切的悼念。

我认识岳父到现在，已经有41年了。
我清晰的记得，第一次见到他时，就像所有矜持的父亲一样，到了饭点，
他特意说：我们要吃饭啦。俨然是一道逐客令。
我理解做父亲的心情，特别是我自己也有了女儿以后。

如果说，什么是我对岳父最深刻的印象，那就是：
他是有三位千金的骄傲的父亲，他深深的爱着每一位孩子，
不问她们是否任性还是事业有成无成。

我记得他们还在西安的时候，三姐妹聚齐，岳父一定会组织桥牌活动。
有时争吵、有时耍赖，直到岳母来催开饭。
如众星拱月般的岳父，脸上写着满满的两个字：幸福。

对足球的迷恋，也是叶家父女的一个连接点。
82年世界杯那次，正巧我也在西安，
只要有电视转播，无论中国时间几点，我们都会一起守在电视机旁。
决赛那天凌晨四点，我们一起为意大利在45分钟内击溃德国战车而狂呼乱叫。
每次，被女儿包围的岳父，指点江山激扬文字，像个“专业“的足球评论员。

出国以后，见面机会越来越少，他们也慢慢老去。
不过96年、14年住在我们家的时候，每天和岳父一起喝喝小老酒，
对于很少和父母相聚的我来说，非常有家的感觉。
谢谢你们，岳父岳母！

我想：岳父应当从来没有后悔过只有三个女儿。
她们是他生活的中心和价值所在。
可惜，新冠疫情的影响，只有小缨能为他送上最后一程。

现在，我自己不仅是父亲，还有外孙女了。
日语有句谚语：親の有難さは親が死んでからわかるものだ。
（父母的恩情只有在父母身后才能理解）
我比任何时候体会到父爱如山那句话的全部分量，
也比任何时候感激和想念你们。

在天国，我们还要相见。 张豪

叶红 (长女)

Entered July 20, 2020 from 中国上海

2020年是我迄今为止最为难忘和痛恨的一年！
在冠状病毒肆虐横行的三个月中我先后了失去亲爱的妈妈和爸爸，
并且可恶的病毒阻隔了我们之间的纽带，让您们体验到孤独的临终……

爸爸一生胸襟开阔，顾全大局！
上世纪五十年代末，国家发起有志者支援大西北建设的号召，当时在上海新丰印染厂任技术员的爸爸，义无反顾的报名参加，投身于西北第一印染厂的建设中。当时上海，西安二地文化，经济，风俗习惯的差别都非常之大，我却从未从您那里听到过半句怨言。

六十年代初我国遭受到前所未有自然灾害，您又主动降薪，为国家度过难关贡献自己微薄之力，尽管只是沧海一粟，但是人性的光芒不容小觑。

爸爸有着极强的责任感而且睿智，记得小时候，西安的部分不良商贩，会在大米中掺杂少量的沙粒，使我们这些爱吃米饭的南方人饱受磕牙之苦，这时从不做家务的爸爸毫不犹豫的担当起淘米的任务，用您那独特的技术沉淀沙粒，从此我们家的米饭里再没有出现过一粒沙子。折射出爸爸为人处世认真，细致，负责的风格。

去年秋天得知妈妈中风，我去加拿大和你们度过难以忘怀的三个星期，那些日子里，每天早上小缨载我去您住的养老院，我们一起在工作人员的带领下要么做操，要么玩抛气球游戏，尽管您听不懂她们的话，但每次都是最认真，完成的很棒，我真心为您自豪。然后我们去吃午饭，散步，等你午睡休息时，我离开去医院看妈妈，午饭时您总是把自己喜欢的食物吃的一干二净，剩下一堆蔬菜，像个孩子……您还二次问我，你妈怎么会中风的？我无言以对……没有想到九个月后的今天您为了追随妈妈而永远的离开了我们。这最后珍贵的三星期将永远存放在我的记忆里！

爸爸的一生到晚年失智以前，一直都在付出，没有任何索取，从不给子女添加麻烦，和妈妈一样每次打电话过去问候，您们总是回答，我们蛮好，放心！

爸爸；我知道您一定是想念妈妈了，需要妈妈的陪伴，才匆忙尾随而去。
您的音容笑貌会一直留在女儿的心中，女儿将永远怀念您！
亲爱的爸爸去往天堂的路上一路走好！

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