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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Florencia Idajanti Tandhana
Malcolm Collins
We are so sorry for your loss Lilian. Eddy was a highly respected employee of NRC and a great person to work with. Betsi and I went to Malaysia in the early '90s and Eddy suggested we take in Bandung, Indonesia which we did and enjoyed it very much,
JIangtao Zhang
My Deepest Sympathy on your loss and sincere condolences to Lilian. I will miss the good old times we spend at several CPEM meeting and the great pleasure we had in your visiting to China. I appreciate every moment we chat and work together. Your considerate smile when having the local fermented drink and Moutai strong alcohol in Beijing is always in my mind. May wonderful memories help Lilian endure this difficult time. Sending all my love.
Peterus ST kustedjo
I extend my condolence to Lilian Ong and Eddy’s family, I am crying loosing my 60 years history friend with Eddy,
We have friend since 1956, St Aloysius, he was in SMA class A cause he belong to the Cotholics Nederlanse gymnasium, I was in 1B Becausd I came from SMPK, we graduated the same year 1959, Eddy went to Power Engineering and I was in electronic digital computer telecommunication, he graduated PhD from George Washington University and o went to U of I CHAMPAIGN/Urbana ang immigrated to Canada because Richard Nixon send national guard with live ammunition, killed students, I met Lilian Ong at GWU dorm and took Lilian to meet Eddy, a couple years later I received invitation to their Wdding but I was new Canada PR CANNOT TRAVEL TO US without jeopardizing my CANADA PR!
David Bennett
Lilian, I recently learned of Eddy's passing. Working with Eddy was a very large part of my life, and I have many good memories of our time together. I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept my very belated condolences.
Simon PT Kustedjo
We missed you Eddy, my condolences to Lilian Ong, and Eddy’s family, children and grand children.
Eddy treated us I fu mie at Chinatown DC restaurant first day I met him in 1969, he drive us to DC BEACH in his car, What a treat, he is my school mate since high school,
Tante Lilian, kami sekeluarga Turut berdukacita atas kepergian om Eddy, Tuhan menguatkan dan menghiburkan tante, Stephanie, Natasha dan kel besar??