In Loving Memory
Van Dai
1942 – 2024
A devoted parent, patient teacher, and friend to everyone he met.
Life Story
Van Dai was born in the spring of 1942, the eldest of five children. From an early age he was known for his quiet patience and a gift for making everyone around him feel heard.
Tributes
Mr. Dai believed in me before I believed in myself. I became a teacher because of him.
— A former student
Dad, the garden is still blooming. We tell your jokes at dinner and somehow they're funnier now.
— Mai