Eddy So

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Eddy So died peacefully in Ottawa, October 26, 2020, aged 79. Beloved husband of Lilian Ong, loving father to Stephanie (Lucas) and Natasha (Matthew), and Super Opa to Winnie and Oscar. Son of So Swie Chong and Tjan Po Nio, brother to the late Christine (Willy) of Indonesia, and to Dr. Rudy Santoso (Celina) of North Carolina, U.S.A. Dr. Eddy So, P. Eng., FIEEE obtained his first engineering degree (Ingenieur EE, 1964) from the Institute of Technology Bandung, Indonesia. He obtained his M.Sc.E.E in 1968 and D.Sc.E.E. in 1973, both from George Washington University, U.S.A. He immigrated to Canada in 1976 and worked for the National Research Council (NRC) Canada for more than 40 years, until he retired in 2018. He was responsible for the improvement of high accuracy electrical measurements, particularly in high voltage applications. Dr. So trained technical and professional staff not only at NRC but in many other laboratories in Europe, Asia and South America. His numerous high accuracy measuring equipment manufactured in Canada is now used in laboratories around the world. He was loved by many, and will be missed dearly. In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Messages of Condolence may be left at www.beechwoodottawa.ca

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Helen McDonnell

So sorry for the loss of your dear husband, father and grandfather. My heart goes out to my daughter in law, Stephanie So and her family. Even though I did not have the opportunity to meet Eddy, I know that his family adored him and he will forever be missed.

Budi MULYONO

Kami turut berdukacita atas kepergian Pak Eddy So ke pangkuan Tuhan.
Semoga Ibu Lilian dan keluarga tabah, sabar dan ikhlas melepaskan kepergian Bapak Eddy So.
Budi and Endah

Robby and Flora Tulus

Words fail to express our deep sorrow for your loss. Eddy is such a dear friend of ours. Wishing you strength and comfort through this difficult time. We are lifting you in our prayer. Rob and Floor.

Jim McDonnell

I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the So family. Luke often spoke to me about Eddy in a very fond manner. My condolences to Stephanie and the entire So family.

Lou and Sue Lawton

Lilian, Stephanie and Natasha, to all of you, our most sincere sympathies. Eddie was a kind and gentle man. Your loss is huge and we are so sorry for the sadness we know you are feeling.
You are all in our thoughts.
Sending you all our love

Lilian and Willie Chan

We are very sad to hear the passing of Eddy. He will be forever missed and never forgotten as our dear neighbour. My deepest condolences to Lillian, Stephane, Natasha and the rest of the family.

Waldemar Ihlenfeld

Eddy was a good colleague, a dear friend and a renowed scientist who inspired many researchers around the globe. He will be remembered by his innumerous publications. We are deeply sorrow for his passing and pray for his family in this difficult time.

Deddy Hendarna

lian dan keluarga, turut berduka ya semoga Eddy diberi tempat yang kapang disisi Nya dan keluarga yang ditinggalkan mendapat kekuatan dan ikhlas . Take care!

Sang-Hwa Lee and Mira Cho

We are so sorry for your loss. And please accept our condolences. May his soul rest in peace.
Eddy was my good mentor. He was my role model that I wanted to be in his field. I am honored and blessed to have known him. He was truly a blessing in my life and I will miss him. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the peace that you seek.