Kent Hsien-Chen Chou
Passed: September 09, 2018
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Kent Hsien-Chen Chou
Passed: September 09, 2018
Obituary
Kent Hsien-Chen Chou passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on September 9, 2018.
Kent was born on July 25, 1970, to Valerie Chen and I-Hsin Chou. He grew up in New Jersey, then studied English at BYU and medicine at Yale University. Following residency and a hand fellowship through the University of Pittsburgh, Kent joined Ortho Arizona (formerly Canyon Orthopedic Surgeons) in 2004, and never unexpectedly missed a day of working at his dream job until he was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in April of this year.
Kent’s great love of medicine and surgery was dwarfed by his love for his family. Kent was lucky to find Anne Michelle (“Shelly”) early in life, and had the good fortune to marry someone who complimented him, supported him, and softened him. Kent and Shelly’s strong marriage produced four exceptional children–Jordan, Emily, Ryan, and Natalie–all of whose achievements in academics, music, and athletics have made their parents proud.
To his survivors–Shelly, Jordan, Emily, Ryan, Natalie, his two parents, and three siblings Christina, Franklin, and Catherine and their families–Kent leaves behind a legacy of steadfast church service, exceptional hard work, an irrational dedication to the Phoenix Suns, and a consistent voice of sound advice and reason, which will continue to guide the lives of those who were blessed to know him in his too-short time on earth.
Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 425 S Estrella Pkwy, Goodyear, AZ 85338.
Viewings will be held on Friday, September 14, from 6-8pm and Saturday, September 15, from 11-12:45.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 15, at 1 pm.
Flowers may be sent to Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to lung cancer research.
20 responses to Kent Hsien-Chen Chou
Kim Bauer says:
September 15, 2018
Kent and I were classmates growing up in Montville NJ. Although I haven’t seen him since graduation, he had left a lasting impression on me. I remember him being kind and friendly to everyone. He was very talented, and all around nice guy. I along with my fellow classmates, were so very saddened to hear of his passing. To the entire Chou family, please accept my deepest sympathies.
Kimberly Bauer
Daniel Navar says:
September 15, 2018
I had the pleasure of knowing kent through coaching Basketball for the city of Litchfield park, I coached against him as well as coaching his kids, the short time I knew him left a lasting impression on me for the love and kindness he always showed on and off the court, his children were a joy to coach and I had a lot of fun coaching them, the world lost a good man and I’m so saddened by the news of his death.
My condolences to his family and may God give you the strength to go on.
Karen says:
September 16, 2018
Dr Chou reoaied my trigger finger and furing injections then eventially surgery, he NEVER ONCE mentioned anything about lung cancer. He was always up beat, right to the point of my visit
and was always professional!
The news of his passing was shocking and prayers will be going up daily
He will be missed greatly and prayers daily for his family❤️
Very saddened
Karen Reiman
patient
Cheri Braziel says:
September 16, 2018
I am a patient of Dr. Chou. To his family I extend my deepest sympathy. To be absent of life is to be with the Lord. May God keep you in his tender loving care.
Nancy Kohn Trogani says:
September 16, 2018
I had been a classmate of Kent’s since 1976. He was always gifted with his hands, sharp with his mind, and conducted himself with grace and dignity. He was a step above the rest, always continuing on his own path. It is not enough to say his untimely passing is a loss. The world has lost a true angel. Rest In Peace old friend.