Cheng Shun Yuan, passed away peacefully on Dec 11, 2024 at the age of 95. He was a loving, studious and caring person. Born in Shandong, China into a family of poverty, he spent his youth going from city to city in China during World War 2 with his father trying to make a living. His military uncle was entrusted to take care of him by the time he was to enter high school, and just as the Japanese invasion was in full intensity, he decided to enlist in the Chinese Army to help the war efforts. He went with the troops to Taiwan as the communist took over China. This would mark the first of many significant change of scenery in his life as he would be separated from the rest of the family who stayed behind in China. During his time in the Army he would join in successfully defending Kinmen from communist invasion and witnessed the biggest victory by the Nationalist Army against the Red Army of communist China and his regiment was dubbed the Bears of Kinmen for their heroic efforts. The victory would secure peace for Taiwan to this day as the communists realized how difficult it was to mount an attack across the ocean. It was during this period he took English lessons, and by being studious and listening to English lessons on the radio he became proficient enough to be sent to the US mainland for training as communications officer. He was introduced to and married his wife by friends in the military, soon after came the birth of a son and a daughter.

He would retire from military life and decided on a new challenge in his life marking yet another significant change as he entered the furniture business. He had always dreamed of going to America and making a better life for the family. It started with learning English and eventually with the help of US military friends he was able to establish his own store in Guam and begin immigration procedures for the whole family. The time spent on Guam was relatively short but highly productive as it laid the groundworks for the move to the mainland USA. He saw the future potential of Silicon Valley which at the time was just in its infancy, so he moved the family to San Jose, CA. His vision proved quite extraordinary as the valley saw explosive growth soon after and is what provided for the family to grow and prosper in America. His business was the embodiment of the quintessential American dream, through hard work and perseverance he was able to achieve his vision and live out a dream.

He will be fondly remembered as a loving, caring and firm in his beliefs person. He enjoyed listening to music with Teresa Teng as one of his favorite singer; he also can cook and enjoyed watching ballgamesand spending time with family. He enjoyed many activities such as drawing, playing the Zither and writing Chinese calligraphy during his retirement years. He also remained studious as he used the computer and iPhone to communicate with friends and family and would read the local Chinese language newspaper daily. He lived a colorful and eventful life even though it was during a tumultuous time in history but he successfully guided the family through the numerous challenges and enjoyed a wonderfully fruitful life.

苑振純 (Cheng Shun Yuan),於 2024 年 12 月 11 日安詳去世,享年 95 歲。他出生於中國山東的一個貧困家庭,在第二次世界大戰期間,他與父親一起在中國從一個城市到另一個城市度過了他的少年時代。軍人上校表舅在他即將上高中時被委託照顧他,因為日本的侵略而中國正處於全面激戰狀態,他毅然決定投筆從戎。他憑著吃苦耐勞終究能夠在與日本的戰爭和隨後的內戰中倖存下來。他跟隨部隊撤退去台灣並被迫與留在中國的家人分開。這將標誌著他生活中的一個重大變化,因為一切都要從頭開始。在從軍期間,他參加了金門的保衛戰役,成功保衛金門免受共產大軍入侵,這是當時國民黨軍隊對中共紅軍的有史以來最大勝利,他的軍團因其英勇的表現而被稱為金門之熊。 這場勝利最終確保了臺灣的和平直到今天,因為共軍意識到跨海發動攻擊是多麼困難。 在軍隊服役期間,他主要通過自學和聽收音機來學習英語。其後因表現優異而被派往美國本土接受通訊官培訓,後來透朋友介紹與他的未來妻子結婚並生了一兒一女。

他從軍隊退役,並決定迎接新的挑戰。這標誌著他的人生又一次重大變化,就是進入傢俱買賣行業。他在美國軍人朋友朋友的引介下得以在關島建立自己的傢俱進口商店,並開始為全家人辦理移民手續。在關島度過的時間雖短,但非常有收穫,因為它為未來搬到美國本土奠定了基礎。後來他看出當時還處於起步階段的矽谷的未來潛力,所以將全家搬到了加州的聖荷西。事實證明他的眼光非常正確,因為矽谷很快就出現了驚人的發展,也成就這個家庭在美國的成長和繁榮。傢俱生意是典型美國夢的體現。正是通過他的毅力和努力,他實現了移民美國並過上好日子的夢想。對此家人們將永遠心存感激。 這也驗證了他堅強的意志力,他能夠從貧困開始,然後成為一名白手起家的事業家,並實現許多人都嚮往的美國夢。

他是一個充滿毅力、有愛心和堅定自信的人而生後將深深地被懷念。他喜歡聽音樂,鄧麗君是他最喜歡的歌手之一,他還會做飯,喜歡看球賽和家人們相聚。退休后,他喜歡學習許多活動,如繪畫,古箏和中國書法。 他也一直勤奮好學,經常使用電腦和iPhone與朋友和家人交流,並每天閱讀中文報紙。 他過了豐富多彩的一生,儘管經歷了歷史上的動蕩時期,但他成功地帶領家人度過了各種挑戰,享受了精彩而充實的一生。