Chan Lai Ping Sandie Englehart passed away on Tue Aug 05 2025, at the age of 66. Chan Lai Ping's memory will forever live on in the hearts of family and friends.
A boy from Western PA, William Layton Englehart, met a girl from Hong Kong, Sandie Lai Ping Chan, and they were married August 15, 1987. How did it happen?
I was a DTS leader at the YWAM base Honolulu, Hawaii. It was early 1987. A new gro... more
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William Englehart Boy from western Pennsylvania meets girl from Hong Kong
William E. These are our high school graduation pictures (1975-1977): black & white and AI color. God planned for us to meet 1987.
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1960
William Englehart Sandie Lai Ping in Chan family and William in Englehart family, circa 1961-62? Destined to meet in 1987.
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1987
William Englehart "Dating" in French Polynesia.
William E. We were not supposed to date, but we found time to get to know each other. It's the place where we fell in love and I proposed marriage. I c...
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William Englehart Chan family and Englehart family, circa 1970.
William E. I think y'all recognize Sandie in the back on the end behind her father. I am with my Golden Retriever Valiant, my brother Robert, and my pa...
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William Englehart Ceremony in Hong Kong and wedding in Murrysville, Pennsylvania.
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William Englehart Some family pictures from New Jersey, Hong Kong, Louisiana.
Sandie, I will miss you forever.
Jessie Ma
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15 Aug 1987
William Englehart Various anniversary pictures celebrating 8/15/1987.
William E. If Sandie were still alive in this world, then we would be celebrating anniversary 38, but she went to heaven ten days before. We are celebr...
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17 Aug 2025
Mari Y Missing you, my dear friend
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1 Sep 1987
William Englehart Serving the Lord together.
William E. Right after our wedding we moved to Queens NYC and served together at Queens Christian Alliance Church 1987-1990. I got ordained in the C&MA...
William Englehart Read my blog.
William E. https://wilenghartswisdom.com. Read my blog with theological reflections about Sandie's struggle with her disease and my service as her car...
The Lord used Sandie to guide me in my walk with Him when I was a new Believer. It meant so much to have her meet with me one-on-one as I read through the Book of John per her instruction. I was only age 15, but she had so much wisdom to share.
Christine Saw Van Riper
16 Aug 1987
William Englehart Honeymoon in the Poconos!
1979
William Englehart College/University graduates
William E. Sandie graduated from University of Ottawa in business administration. William graduated from Westminster College with English and Religion ...
William Englehart Sandie pulling weeds during a Faith in Action.
Oct 2022
William Englehart Sandie at Big Bend National Park
William E. On my first trip to Big Bend NP, I took Sandie while she could still walk. We had dinner at the Starlight Theater.
Shirley FungDear Pastor Bill and family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sandie was a huge blessing to us, and we'll always remember her legacy of loving, caring, and touching many lives.
Sandie's kindness, strength, and the way she inspired many will always be with us.
I pray for God's comfort and peace for you.
With deepest condolences,
Roger & Shirley 31st August, 2025
Marietta YeungSandie and I met in Ottawa. We shared an apartment during our second year of university.
It was a fun and memorable year. We took the bus to school; we studied; danced; laughed; slept
through a garbage room fire in the apartment building. For a few months, we babysat three kids in
the afternoon after school at a restaurant where meals were covered, we stuffed ourselves every
night. Those days were long, but we were full of energy. On weekends, we travelled around to shop
for cheap grocery deals. Sandie would make her signature peanut butter sauce noodle to share with
friends. Sandie is warm, friendly, kind, and easygoing. I’ve never seen her having a temper.
After graduation, we both left Canada, yet our paths crossed again in Tokyo. My husband and I were
walking along a Tokyo street during our honeymoon. We saw Sandie standing on a lamp post trying
to get a better glimpse of a parade. That was such a pleasant surprise. Sandie told us she was
getting married. I met up with Bill…Bill is not Asian. He didn’t speak Chinese! Sandie told me when
she came to Canada, she wasn’t comfortable getting into an elevator because people would start
talking to her. She would only respond by ‘I’m fine’, because she didn’t have enough language skills
to carry on a conversation. Love is a splendid thing!
One summer, Sandie and her family visited Toronto and stayed in my basement. The kids made
popcorn for movie night. Everyone had a great time.
We met in Hong Kong a few years ago. We chatted, laughed, and reminisced over dim sum lunch.
These fond memories will forever be in my heart.
Sandie, I will miss you. Rest in peace.17th August, 2025
Ken ChanDear Sandie,
As your journey as a follower of Jesus has drawn you to a now closer level of nearness to The Lord, know that you are much loved . You are someone who I remember as kind , consciencious , loving and an encourager; someone who genuinely was concerned and loved others with the love of Jesus. It’s seems such a long time ago in a different era of life with The Lord. As you’re now amongst the Saints who have gone before us , intercede upon our behalf to release heavenly sunshine to flood our souls with glory divine.
We’ll continue persevering as you set an example as a follower of Christ, and as The Lord wills, until we meet again in The Lord Jesus.
With greatest regards,
Ken
Ps . No need to still try and “match” me any more as well :)16th August, 2025
Kim TuckerI had the privilege of meeting Sandie at a Chaplain dinner with her husband Bill, whom I work with at Baylor. She was kind, gentle, spirited, and had a beautiful smile. After reading the memorial that Bill wrote, I can see the handiwork of God and his perfect timing. The beautiful life that you shared together is a testimony to all. Thank you for sharing your story. We will see her again!15th August, 2025
David LuoMrs. Sandie was an incredible woman who really helped shape CCCBR into a better place. She was kind, compassionate, and loving towards others and will be missed dearly. 15th August, 2025
William EnglehartI will give you a big hug when I get to heaven. Jesus has left me in this world for a reason and I'm seeking Him to know what it is and do it.14th August, 2025
