Obituary of Jianmin He

In Loving Memory of Jianmin He
August 5, 1952 – March 30, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jianmin He, a beloved father, grandfather, husband, and friend, who left us on March 30, 2025. Born on August 5, 1952, Jianmin was a man of great honor, kindness, and generosity. He dedicated his life to caring for others and was the most selfless person his family and friends have ever known.

Jianmin was a devoted father to Jingyi He, a best friend, a role model, and a pillar of unwavering support. His love was unconditional, and he was the source of strength and courage throughout Jingyi’s life. No matter how hard the journey, he was always there, ready to catch and comfort with his unshakable belief in his child’s potential.

Jianmin had a deep passion for learning new things and exploring life’s many adventures. Despite facing many hardships, including the challenges left by the Cultural Revolution, Jianmin always thrived and lived life to the fullest. He taught himself to drive in his 60s, proving that it’s never too late to take on new challenges. His curiosity and adventurous spirit extended to many aspects of his life—whether it was savoring delicious food, discovering new places, or trying his hand at fishing. He was always eager to learn, explore, and experience the world with wonder.

One of the most cherished memories of Jingyi’s childhood was being the very first passenger on Jianmin’s motorcycle. In an unforgettable moment of adventure, Jianmin forgot how to change gears, and the motorcycle couldn’t make it up an uphill bridge. In true Jianmin fashion, both father and daughter pushed the motorcycle up the hill together and, once they reached flat land, restarted it and continued their journey. This moment perfectly captured his determination and his love for embracing the unpredictable moments of life with humor and perseverance.

Jianmin’s journey took him to almost every town in China, where he immersed himself in its culture and cuisine. After retiring, he moved to Boston, where he delighted in traveling with his daughter to places like Europe, Mexico, Niagara Falls, and the beautiful beaches of Boston, Maine, Cape Cod, and Los Angeles. One of his greatest joys was flying helicopters with Jingyi over Las Vegas, and experiencing the changing colors of the leaves in the mountains during fall.

Jianmin was a proud father and an even prouder grandfather to his beloved grandson, Felix, with whom he shared many happy moments. He also had the honor of walking Jingyi down the aisle on their wedding day, a memory that will forever be cherished.

Jianmin’s pride in his daughter was immeasurable, and while he always claimed to be proud of Jingyi, he was the one who made everything possible. Once told that his daughter would never amount to much by her teacher, he never gave up, always offering love, guidance, and a belief in the future. His faith fueled Jingyi’s success—achieving a degree at Harvard and becoming an oral surgeon—and those accomplishments will forever be a testament to his love and perseverance.

Though we mourn his passing deeply, we find comfort in knowing that his legacy will live on in the hearts of all who loved him. He will forever be remembered as the man who held hands, shared hugs, and brightened every room with his kindness and his love.

Daddy, you will always be in my heart, and I will cherish every moment spent with you. If there’s another life ahead of us, please be my daddy once again. Rest in peace, Daddy. We love you.

深切悼念何健民
1952年8月5日 – 2025年3月30日

我们怀着沉痛的心情宣布，何健民先生于2025年3月30日离世，享年72岁。何健民生于1952年8月5日，是一位正直、善良和慷慨的父亲、公公、丈夫和朋友。他一生无私奉献，关爱他人，是家人和朋友心目中值得信任的人。

何健民是何静仪的挚爱父亲，是她最好的朋友、永远的榜样，以及不可取代的支柱。他的爱是无条件的，是静仪生活中永恒的力量和勇气源泉，尤其是在静仪移居美国的这些年里，无论遇到多少困难，他总是无私地守护着她，坚信她能够克服一切。

何健民对学习新事物充满热情，热衷于探索人生的各种冒险。尽管面对许多困难，包括文化大革命带来的挑战，何健民始终奋发向前，过着充实和丰富的生活。他在60岁时自学开车，证明了“人生没有晚成”的道理。他的好奇心和冒险精神贯穿了生活的方方面面——无论是品味美食、发现新地方，还是尝试钓鱼。他总是渴望学习，探索世界，体验人生中的奇妙瞬间。

何静仪童年时最珍贵的记忆之一，是第一次坐在父亲的摩托车上。在那个难忘的冒险时刻，何健民忘记了如何换挡，摩托车无法爬上一个上坡桥。在父亲的带领下，父女俩齐心协力把摩托车推上坡，直到到了平地才重新启动摩托车，继续前行。这个瞬间完美地展现了他面对生活中不可预见的挑战时的决心、幽默和毅力。

何健民的旅程几乎带他走遍了中国的每一个城镇，他深入体验了各地的文化和美食。退休后，他搬到了波士顿，和女儿一起游历了欧洲、墨西哥、尼亚加拉大瀑布，以及波士顿、缅因州、科德角和洛杉矶的美丽海滩。他最喜欢的一项活动是与静仪在拉斯维加斯开直升飞机，还欣赏了秋天时山间五彩斑斓的秋叶。

何健民是一位自豪的父亲，也是更加自豪的祖父，他和心爱的孙子Felix共享了许多快乐的时光。他还陪伴静仪走上婚礼的红地毯，这一刻将永远被珍藏。

何健民对女儿的骄傲无以言表，尽管他总是说他为静仪感到骄傲，但正是他为她的一切成就铺平了道路。曾有老师告诉他，静仪不够聪明不会成就什么大事，但他从未放弃过，始终给予她爱、支持和坚定的信念。他的信念成就了静仪的成功——从哈佛大学获得学位，到成为一名口腔外科医生，而这些成就将永远证明他深沉的爱和不懈的坚持。

尽管我们深切哀悼他的离世，但我们在心中找到安慰，知道他的精神将在所有爱他的人心中永远延续。他将永远被记住，作为那个牵着我们手、给我们拥抱、用善良和爱点亮每个房间的人。

爸爸，你永远在我心中，我将珍惜和你共度的每一刻。如果来世仍然存在，请再次做我的爸爸。安息吧，爸爸。我们爱你。