John Ping-Wah Lau

John Ping Wah Lau was born on January 20, 1961, in Hong Kong. His family included his father Yuen Tim Lau and his mother King Li. He was survived by his brother, Peter Ping Man Lau, and his spouse, Camy Wong Lau.

John was active in school activities, graduating from Delia Memorial High School in Hong Kong. In 1983, He went to the United States for further education. He earned a Master degree of Social Work from the University of Iowa.

In 1994, John baptized at Chinese Bible Church of Oak Park and held a wedding ceremony with Camy and resided in the Chicago metropolitan area until 2013. In May 2013, John and Camy relocated to Arvada, Colorado. Since then, they have been attending the worship services and Cantonese fellowship in the Boulder Chinese Evangelical Free Church.

John was a Social Worker in Hawaii, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Colorado for over 25 years. In August 2019, he decided to change his career and became a school bus driver at Boulder Valley School District.

John was a great athlete, had the spirit of a challenger. He spent his time skiing, scuba diving, windsurfing, rock climbing, hiking, cycling, running marathons, and playing table tennis.

In December 2023, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and he passed peacefully on November 24 in Colorado. It is God’s grace that he completed his bucket list. From March to November 2024, John and Camy traveled to Chicago, San Francisco, Virginia, New York, Orlando, Las Vegas, Utah, and Hawaii to visit all his dear relatives and friends.

John’s life was full of blessings with no regrets, although his time on earth was only 63 years, he was filled with love, he believed in Jesus and he entered eternal life, no more suffering no more pain, rest peacefully with the Lord.

His family asks no flowers or trees be purchased for them. You may write checks to the family to contribute to the memorial fund. Checks may be made out to Camy Lau.

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