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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Harold Parks
Refat Ghunem
Our deep condolences from our family to Eddy's family. I am honored to had the chance to work and learn from a great scientist and mentor like Eddy not only at the scientific level but also at personal level. I will miss our lunches together Eddy; may your soul rest in peace.
Harold Kirkham
My condolences to the family. I hope you can find comfort in happy memories of a wonderful man. I knew Eddy via the IEEE, as did so many of us. Once in a while the two of us would go out for a quiet meal together, just the two of us. I shall treasure those times.
Leonard Sabourin
Dear Lillian, Stephanie and Natasha.
Please accept my deepest sympathy on Eddie's passing. Eddie and I worked together as a team chasing that part per million at NRC. Please take care and I will say a special for you to St.Joseph to give you courage in your grieving time. Leonard
Guido van Werkhoven, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
Gecondoleerd met het overlijden van Eddy.
Voor mij was Eddy de slimme, lieve man die elke calibratie naar Smit Transformatoren te Nijmegen kwam om zijn onmetelijke kennis en vriendschap met ons te delen. We deelden de Nederlandse taal en de liefde voor de Indonesische keuken en cultuur. We misten de aanwezigheid van Eddy de laatste paar keren al. Nu is het definitief.
Eddy, het ga je goed.
For Lilian and the family, my sincere condolances. I wish you a lot of love and strength.
Ramsis Girgis
Sorry to hear about Eddy's passing. I had the opportunity to know him and work with him on Industry Standards for a few years in the late nineties. His contributions to the industry have been valuable and he was a wonderful person. Please accept my personal condolences for your great loss.
Jing Tao
Dear Lilian and family, we are so shocked that Eddy left us. We lost a great, kind and gentle friend and mentor. Our sincerest condolences and deepest sympathies to you. Wishing you are with strength in this difficult time.
Tek Tjing Lie
Dear Lilian, my deepest condolences to you and your family.
May God gives you strength, peace and comfort.
Sai Hoi TSAO
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you, Lilian, and your family. Eddy's outstanding contributions to electrical metrology will continue to shine. I shall always remember him for his friendship and many kindnesses to me over the years.
Steven Lauf
It was an honor to have know you.
I've know you through our work, where I enjoyed
working with you.
Your loyalty, expertise and kindness touched my heart.
Eddy, rest in peace.
My condolences for your loss. I am very happy to have had the chance to know and work with Eddy. He was a very special person and a remarkable scientist.