EDWARD CHANG WO LUM

Edward Chang Wo Lum was born in Honolulu January 16, 1919, the son of Mr. Lum Siu and Mrs. Lum Chinn Shee. He graduated from the University of Hawaii in February of 1941 and did graduate work in the field of Public Health at Yale University. Following this he attended Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia from which he received his M.D. in 1944. His internship was served at Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia from 1944 to 1945.

At the conclusion of his internship, Dr. Lum served from 1945 to 1946 in the U.S. Navy and saw duty in the Pacific Theater of Operations. In 1946 he entered Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and in 1949 completed a pediatric residency, serving as instructor during his final year.

Dr. Lum married Miss Alma Ching, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Jack Ching, in San Francisco on April 13th, 1946. The Lums became the parents of three sons, Wayne, Carlton, and Edward, and two daughters, Lynnette and Beverly.

Returning to Honolulu in July, 1949, Dr. Lum established a pediatric practice. In 1953 he was recalled to active duty with the Navy where he attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander and served at Pearl Harbor until 1955.

The doctor was a member of the Hawaii Medical Association, the American Medical Association, and the Honolulu Pediatric Society. From 1970 to 1972 he served as chairman of the Postgraduate Education Committee of the Honolulu County Medical Society. He was a licensed examiner for the Federal Aviation Administration. In 1955 he was active at the Kapahulu Health Center Epilepsy Clinic and also was boxing commission physician for a time.

In 1964 Mrs. Lum founded Palolo Chinese Home Women's' Auxiliary and Dr. Lum helped her by seeking out volunteer doctors and nurses who would visit the Home and administer free medical care to the residents.

For a time, Dr. Lum was an avid bridge player and belonged to the Honolulu Unit of the American Contract Bridge League. The doctor was also an enthusiastic sports fan and eagerly followed both football and baseball. He frequently attended football games and basketball games at H.I.C. (Honolulu International Center, now called Neal Blaisdell Center).

Dr. Lum became interested in carpentry and attended adult evening education classes at Kaimuki High School in 1963. He was quite proficient with his hands and when he completed the course, rebuilt cabinets in his home and refinished his dining room set. He also entirely reconstructed a termite-ridden pool table, replacing the old base with a new one that he built from Koa wood.

In March, 1972, Mrs. Lum passed away; and five months later, on August 21, 1972, Dr. Lum died at the age of 53.

He was a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, a member of the Peng Hui Fraternity, the King David's Masonic Lodge of Baltimore, the York Rite Bodies, and Aloha Temple.

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