Show Yong Wu

Show Yong Wu passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, in Corvallis. She would have been 94 on Feb. 26, 2015. Mrs. Wu was born in 1921 in the city of Hofei in Anhui Province, China. She had five sisters and two brothers. They survived World War II, and she moved to Taiwan to work for the Chinese Petroleum Company. Show moved to Corvallis and married Arthur Wu on June 16, 1956. She was a loving and devoted mother to her only son, Frankie, who was born in 1958. While raising Frankie, Show worked off and on as a lab technician and research assistant at Oregon State University. Show and Arthur were very involved in the Oregon State Chinese Student Association. They hosted many events at their home, and Show’s cooking was the highlight of most holidays and special events. Many of those early relationships continue to thrive, as many of those students came from all over the United States to help give Show a surprise 85th birthday party. Show had many interests. She loved to play bridge, she enjoyed volunteering at the OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop, and she participated in many activities at the Corvallis Senior Center. The family was one of the original 100 members to start Timberhill Racquet Club, and Show always looked forward to women’s night to get in some doubles play. She also loved going to the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, and for many years her daily routine started with two hours of swimming at the Osborne Aquatic Center. Show was outgoing, always had a positive attitude, always was there to offer a helping hand, and always loved giving friends fruit from the many trees in her backyard. She will be dearly missed. Mrs. Wu was preceded in death by Arthur in 1985; and is survived by two sisters, one brother and her son. A simple graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery. A reception will follow at a location to be determined. Arrangements are by McHenry Funeral Home. Donations in memory of Mrs. Show Wu can be made payable to the Library Foundation, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR 97330.

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Show Yong Wu

February 26, 1921 - January 29, 2015