From Emanuel Lin, Patient of Dr. Cheng

I was a patient of Dr. Cheng at the UCLA Ortho. Clinic. He even attended my bi-jaw and helped retract my mouth for a small portion (a few hours) of the actual surgery time. Besides, Dr. Cheng was the one who took off my braces as well as designed my first set of retainers with Dr. Kuhn.

I have kept in touch through emails, instant messages, facebook posts, and occasional phone calls. This is how we continued our friendship after Dr. Cheng graduated from UCLA. He was a very friendly, cheerful, caring, and approachable doctor and friend.

Due to my physical challenges and being located in Southern California, unfortunately, I'm unable to attend his memorial service.

It was sad when I heard of the passing of Dr. Cheng through Dr. Salins. My condolences to his family. A good friend and orthodontist whom will be truely missed. Although he has left us here on Earth (only temporarily), we will see him one day in Heaven. Dr. Cheng will always be remembered. God bless.

Emanuel Lin

"When you feel you just can't take it anymore...take it to the Lord."
- Unknown

Photographs from the Funeral Service

Donations

In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to:

Chair's Office
UCLA - Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry
Box 951569
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1569

Make checks payable to : UCLA Foundation
Memo : In Memory of Samson Cheng
Donations will be used for biochemistry TA'ships

Samson's Biography

Samson was born in Shanghai, China on November 3, 1973. He and his parents, Kenneth and Linda Cheng, immigrated to the Los Angeles area in 1985. Samson studied Biochemistry at UCLA and further completed his training in Dentistry and Orthodontics at UCLA. He also spent several years as a teaching assistant for the Biochemistry Department throughout his years there. He found great joy in teaching his favorite subject, organic chemistry. Samson spent over 13 years at UCLA; he was a true Bruin!

After the completion of his orthodontics training, Samson married Tracy, who he had met during his undergraduate years at UCLA. They were married in 2006, in Los Angeles.

Samson enjoyed eating, traveling, playing video games, and spending time with friends. He loved outdoor activities like hiking in Temescal Canyon and riding bikes along the Santa Monica beach. Samson had a gift for connecting with people and was always enthusiastic about gathering friends together. He was also passionate about dentistry and loved to talk about teeth!

Samson is survived by his wife, Tracy; and his parents, Kenneth and Linda Cheng. Samson was a loving son in law to Jim and Linda; loving brother in law to Cindy, Jennifer and Hamilton; and a very fun and loving uncle to Jackson and Cassidy.

Samson will be missed greatly and always remembered, especially for his huge, contagious smile.