Donald Chin

So sorry to hear about your loss and my prayers are with you all. I will always remember don chin as the tennis player he was.

Don touched so many lives. We all are grateful for having met him and shared time with him. He was a fine example for all young people and a fine Christian gentleman. God Bless You Mae and Family.

So sorry to hear. Love and support to Mae and family during these sad times..

What a wonderful family. We feel honored to have known Don. Lots of warm wishes and blessings to Mae and Family. In light...

Mae and girls, I will always remember Mr. Chin, our headmaster, but also our father away from home. Ruling with an iron fist, but also with kindness and empathy. And always by his side, our mother away from home, Mae, serene and smiling, mother not only to her own girls, but to all of us as well! I'm sorry that you have to complete the journey without Mr. C, but you have all your girls, and SO many friends to love and support you! Mr. C will be patiently waiting for you! Rest in peace, Mr. Chin!

So sad to hear of the passing of good people. I valued his wise counsel during trying times at Wasatch Academy. Prayers are with Mae and his daughters.

Julie and family.. i'm so sorry for your loss.... prayers are with you at this time.

Mae, Donna, and Julie: Sorry to learn of Don's death. Don (and all of you) were a big part of the Byrom family's life for so many years! It is hard to comprehend Don not being here. My thoughts are with you at this time.

We will miss you Uncle Don. Our sincerest condolences Auntie Mae, Donna and Julie. Prayers and Blessing to you all.

I feel so very fortunate to have encountered Don in my life for even a short period of time. Don was one of those rare individuals whose inner sense of genuine goodness reflected in his face. His voice was soft but compelling as he drew you into another world of calm beauty and love. His caring nature and contemplative demeanor spilled over to those around him. Somehow, just being with Don just made you a better person. A giving and gifted man, his gifts continue to live on....

Mae, Donna, Jon, Morgan, Maeson, Juli, Kevin, Lindsey and the entire Chin family, With genuine humility please accept our heartfelt condolences as you grieve the passing of your husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle - truly an extraordinary man. Whether you are keenly aware of it or not, your family as a whole represents an enormously influential, positive and very special part of many, many lives of those around you - past, present & future. It is quite telling that you each have been gifted with timeless generations of love, wisdom, guidance, patience, strength, phenomenal communication & listening skills, kindness, levelheadedness, compassion, artistic talent, style, and a genuine interest both in and for the good of one another and those around you. There is a very special blend of togetherness within the Chin family that is unique and unwavering. One can only surmise that this special tie that binds can only derive from a specific source of teachings and influence. It is my belief that his influence is far-reaching and will continue for generations to come. The era of the 60's & 70's brought what you may not know this very loving and fantasy-like perception of those of us who view the Chin family with a certain level of 'royalty', if you will during the days of Wasatch Academy. While Don was headmaster at Wasatch for many years, all while having the very best possible 'secretary' at his side in Mae, as a young girl I remember tiptoeing up to their seemingly enormous office on campus feeling as though I were approaching the royal king at the palace. In my eyes, Mr. Chin's quiet personality, dry sense of humor, intelligence and command of attention was THE perfect blend of Yul Brynner as the King from The King & I mixed with the poise and candor of Sidney Poitier in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. There truly was such a reverence, a great respect and a quiet peace you felt every time you were near and more specifically, standing in Don's his presence. One remembers his sharp crew cut, his ever-present neat appearance, his gentle hands, his gracious & always stylish Mae by his side, his beautiful daughters Donna & Juli, his trusty dogs Spot & Hazel, and one can't forget the impressive white Saab. Quite specifically, it was Mae who was at his side supporting him at every moment. Always in sync. Both equally revered & loved. Then & now. Each of you are extraordinarily special and Don was in the constant care of angels because he was in your care and in the care. He is so loved because your love carried him so carefully from day to day, hour to hour, with such love, such dignity, such inclusivity, such laughter, such joy, such honesty, such candor all with seamless and timeless bridges. Miraculous and marvelous. The memory making moments your family has shared together throughout your many wonderful experiences and travels throughout the years whether it be San Francisco, Portland, Salt Lake City or fishing at the local pond ~ these and hundreds of other memories are yours to keep forever. The value of a captured photograph is priceless. Thankfully, dearest family you have captured so many, many moments. Both tangible and intangible. They are yours to keep forever. You are his happiness for a bright tomorrow. Each of you are living proof that he lives on through you ~ Mae, Donna, Juli, Morgan, Maeson, Lindsey. Your words written to honor him are simply beautiful: "When we hear the soft strokes of a paintbrush on canvas, or the swish of a fishing line cast across a mountain pond, or the cheer of a winning team, we'll smile and think of Don." What an honor and a gift to have shared a little time together and to have been positively influence by his goodness and by his grace. We will smile and celebrate the life of Don Chin and will most certainly think of the family he dearly loves, as well. oxo always & forever Wendy & family

Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Chin, as we knew him at Wasatch Academy. Remember playing tennis with him. My love and support to Mae and the family ...

It seems like yesterday that I wouold go down to the library at CMC and the smilling face of Don Chin would greet me and ask how he could help me. I always admired and loved Don. What a great guy! The world has truly lost one of its finest people. Norm and I are so very sorry to hear of his passing, but we believe that he is at peace, not in pain and proobably teaching water color at a higher level. I treasure the two paintings I have from Don and memories of pot luck at Mae and Don's place. Gob Bless you Mae and girls. Love, Dixie Miils

Dear Maie and family, What a loss. Mr. Chin was my history teacher and our class sponsor. Deepest sympathy to you.

I am sorry to hear of Don's passing. He provided a great role model to the students at Wasatch Academy during his tenure there. Don was the steady family man, committed educator, honorable sportsman, and compassionate adult that we needed as we grew into adults.

To Don's family , my prayers go with you. To Don Godspeed and you will remain in our memories. God Bless You. Bill Smith, a former classmate.

Dear Mae and Family. I was very saddened to learn of Don's passing and want to let you know he was a very positive influence on my education and development at WA in the '60s. He never had a bad thing to say about anoyone, only favorable and was always there if you had a question or needed anything. He was a true gentleman with insight to provide proper guidance to the student body day and night, We will miss him and charish him always. Sincerely, Jack Shriber

I hurt for you, Mae. Our love and prayers are with you and your family. You and Don are special. I will see you at the service tonight.

Mr. Chin as the students new him, always wanted us to follow the "school rules"!!! He always seemed tough and genuine with all the students best interests in mind. He was very supportive and I'm sure he will be sorely missed by family and friends. May his memory be eternal and his family find comfort in salvation.

When I close my eyes I see Mr. Chin clearly. Smiling, never hard and always supportive a true and Gentle guilde. I feel fortunate to have had him in my life, when I did. A remarkable man. Mae, Donna and Julie I am so sorry for your loss. Mae,Aunt Rine and Uncle Herbert I am sure greeted him! Love to you.

Ahhh, Mista Chin..............Those words bring a smile to my face and comfort to my being. Our dear Headmaster, many blessings on your journey. To Mrs. Chin, loving energy I send with a huge heart. You and your family were such a special part of my time at WA.

Don Chin was a talented educator and gracious human being. Even through my adolescent haze, as he meted out demerit after demerit, it was obvious that he cared. I wish that I had known him later in life, far from the irrational hormones and determined disobedience of my Wasatch years. If he could forgive transgressions (I'm guessing he could) we probably would have been good friends! May and family, please know that you are in my prayers.

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As the title may show, I have become about 100,000X more spitirual than I used to be. I became ordained on a lark; however, I do realise how serious it is to be a minister.I have not had the unfortunate occasion to officiate a funeral as of yet, but I have lost many, many people in physical (death) and spitirual (friendships and other relationships severed) ways.Our memories is all that we have left. We should be thankful for the scant amount of time we have with each other. As hard as it is to take the death of a friend or loved one is, each second we have is a gift. Thusly we should not take each other for granted!!!