OBITUARY: HENRY TAN HOAY GIE

(March 27, 1919 – 29 January, 2009)

A life of joyful service to

church and community

MR TAN HOAY GIE, or Henry , as he was affectionately known, passed away on Jan 29, 2009 after a full life of joyful service to the church and the community.

From the time when he joined the 2^nd Company of the Boys’ Brigade attached to Kampong Kapor Methodist Church in 1932, he remained actively engaged in its activities. He rose through the ranks and was appointed Captain of the Company.

He was subsequently elected Brigade President from 1970-1975, and Honorary Vice-President until his passing, a life-long engagement with the organisation that he loved and had shaped his life.

For many years, Mr Tan was a member of the Local Church Executive Committee of his local church, and served as Chairman for several years.

He was also a member of the Board of Governors of Anglo-Chinese School, his alma mater.

In 1984, he was elected General Conference Treasurer of The Methodist Church in Singapore, and served for two quadrenniums – 1984 to 1992.

In 1979, he was appointed a Justice of the Peace, and was awarded the Public Service Star in 1985.

He leaves his wife, Choon Lan, and his two sons, Assoc Prof Bernard Tan and Dr Clarence Tan and their families.