On June 29th, 2026, under the warm light of a full Strawberry Moon… our beloved son, brother, husband, father, and uncle, E-Ho Lin, passed away at his home in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, to join his mother and younger brother in a resting place of peace and God’s love. E-Ho was born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on January 22, 1966, to Jen-Tao Lin and Hsi-Mei Tseng Lin. He joined his American-born older sister Audrey I-Dui Lin, and two years later, the family welcomed his younger brother E-Tom Lin. E-Ho’s name in Mandarin (“Ho” being the character for “together” or “fitting”) was given to him, as was traditionally done in Chinese families, by his paternal grandfather Lin Chu Nan, a carpenter by trade and self-taught, who became one of Taiwan's early industrialists in plywood manufacturing. (Interestingly, and appropriately somehow, the family name “Lin” means “forest” or “woods” in Chinese, represented by the pictorial character for two trees). Together with his family, E-Ho spent his early years in Kaohsiung and then in Taipei (the capital), where his father Jen-Tao worked for the family company and factories, and where in their free time, his parents took him and his siblings to the local swimming pools and zoo, to golf courses, and to scenic spots such as Ali Shan ( Ali Mountain) and Ri Yue Tan ( Sun Moon Lake). When E-Ho visited the family home on Wen-Fa Road back in Kaohsiung, he and his brother and sister played with their cousins in its walled, grassy gardens, where there were trees, dirt paths, and large rocks surrounding a fish pond, with a mossy bridge over it, a stone birdbath, and a creaky, green metal swing off to the side. It was a wonderland for those youngsters in which to run, climb, play hide and seek… to build "mud-pie” people during the monsoon rain season, and to light firecrackers at Chinese New Year. As a child, E-Ho was quick, inquisitive, and in constant motion… and this high-spiritedness often ended in falls, crashes into table corners (resulting in stitches at the doctor’s office), or singed eyebrows and having to soak his hand overnight in rice wine for burns from his firecracker “experiment.” E-Ho's nickname was Hap-Bih (“Ho” in Hokkien Taiwanese, plus “bih”, a term of endearment meaning “baby”), so his family often pronounced it "Ah-Bih” (the Taiwanese sounds for “duckling”), and that's what he was - a cute, sweet, and exuberant little Ducky! At the age of seven, E-Ho emigrated with his family to the United States, where they settled in Los Angeles, California, and where his father Jen-Tao, with mother Hsi-Mei’s help, embarked on a new direction in the family business (real estate investment in the US), and the pursuit of their “American Dream.” Both his parents wanted their children to reap the benefits of a Western education, yet retain the richness of their Chinese and Taiwanese heritage. E-Ho attended grade school at the excellent Kenter Canyon Elementary in Brentwood, where he learned his first words of English (older sister Audrey often coming from her 4th grade classroom to help translate), and then Paul Revere Junior High in Pacific Palisades, where he was one of the first students to learn computer programming, competed for the school math team, and played violin as second string in the orchestra (despite having only used their mini-violin bows in mock swordplay with his younger brother E-Tom when they were little!). On school holidays, he went with his family on fishing, camping, and ski trips, played golf at the Riviera Country Club and golf courses all over, and traveled to Taiwan and other parts of Asia. E-Ho continued his path of learning, attending high school at St. Mary’s International High School in Tokyo, Japan when his family moved there for almost two years. While there, living in the suburb of Minami Ogikubo, he picked up the Japanese culture and language, adding to his native Taiwanese (which his parents insisted they use at home) and Mandarin (which he studied during summer vacations in

Taiwan - both with private tutor Hwang Lao Shih ("Teacher" Hwang) and in classes at Guo Yu Ri Bao (“Chinese Daily News”). He finished high school at Harvard School for Boys in Los Angeles, when the family moved back to the States from Japan, then was off to the East Coast, where he attended Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. While in college, he played on the golf team and was active in (even serving a term as president of) the Chinese-American Students Association. One of his favorite professors at Brown was, by happenstance, an uncle of his future bride, Caroline Kao, whom he had yet to meet… E-Ho graduated from Brown in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in Economics and returned to LA to earn both a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California in 1992. He believed that learning never ends, and he carried that philosophy throughout his life… In later years, he dabbled in and often dove into hobbies like woodworking and design, took night classes in architecture, became an art enthusiast (his own mother Hsi-Mei, prolific in Chinese painting and calligraphy), and was a patron of local galleries and artists. On November 11, 1996, E-Ho lost his younger brother E-Tom (a month before his 29th birthday). This loss was to affect E-Ho for the rest of his years, strengthening his conviction to be with and always take care of family... When his sister Audrey married her husband Chris Slagerman in 1998, and they welcomed their daughters Alyssa (A-Li) and Erin (Ai-Lin) in the next few years, E-Ho became the doting uncle, showing his own “child at heart” in countless fun and caring ways. On July 6, 2002, E-Ho married the love of his life, Caroline Kao Lin. Together, they started their family and were blessed with three wonderful children: Kathryn (Ai-Shin) in 2004, Tobe (Ai-Shan) in 2006, and Jeremy (Ai-Hai) Lin in 2009. They made their home first in Los Angeles, then the Palisades Highlands, Sherman Oaks, and eventually Palos Verdes Estates… building a life centered on faith, love, and family. Although busy with carrying on and growing the family business, E-Ho made time for and found joy in life's simple pleasures. He loved spending time with his family—fishing with Jeremy, thrifting with Kathryn, golfing with Tobe and Ah-Gong (“Grandpa” Jen-Tao), skiing (or trying to keep up skiing) with all his kids and their cousins and friends, taking family trips to Lake Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, and the islands of Hawaii, listening to jazz and Taiwanese songs with his parents, and watching movies (with popcorn and ice cream for everybody!). He enjoyed both sit-down, fine culinary meals with family and friends, as well as the “classic” fast-foods on the go with whomever he was shuttling from home or school or gymnastics. He golfed, ocean-swam, and ran - marathons during his college and grad school years, then 10K’s and 5K’s in Brentwood with sister Audrey, even did a biathlon in Santa Barbara with brother-in-law Chris, and 5K’s again more recently at nearby Long Beach - pursuing a healthy and holistic lifestyle overall. E-Ho was a generous and giving soul. He had an artless, spontaneous sense of humor but was always ready with a "dad joke" that brought laughter to those around him. He was the eternal optimist, always making plans and finding solutions through his creativity, caring and sheer force of will. As a devoted Christian, he believed deeply in serving others, and not only encouraged and supported those he loved in their education, work, and daily lives, but also spoke about one day starting a charitable organization for all. His favorite Bible passage was 1 Corinthians 13, a reflection of the love and compassion that guided his life. On August 30, 2023, E-Ho was preceded in death by his beloved mother Hsi-Mei Lin, whom he helped care for until her last days, comforting and nurturing her, as he was once nurtured by her. And until his own untimely passing, E-Ho took care of, entertained, and enjoyed the company of his father Jen-Tao Lin, as well as Caroline’s parents, his in-laws Ying and Susan Kao. E-Ho is survived by his loving wife Caroline Lin, his children Kathryn, Tobe, and Jeremy Lin, his father Jen-Tao Lin, his sister Audrey Lin Slagerman, brother-in-law Chris Slagerman, and their daughters Alyssa and Erin Slagerman, along with many extended family members, dear friends, and all whose lives were enriched and touched by him.

E-Ho will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. His kindness, wisdom, humor, and unwavering faith will remain in our hearts forever. "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul." — Psalm 23:1–3 A Remembrance of Life will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes. Visitation will begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Service and Celebration of E-Ho from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. E-Ho will be laid to rest at Green Hills Memorial Park.