Mrs. Tan Tiang Boo nee Madam Poh Guan Neo passed away at 36 Meyer Road (opposite Katong Park) at the age of 63 on 5 July 1931. She leaves behind 2 sons, Tan Hock Moh and Tan Hock Chiang , 2 daughters; Mrs. Chan Tong Soon and Mrs. Tay Soo Teck and several grandchildren.
On Madam Poh Guan Neo's tomb the names of her children as listed as;
On Madam Poh Guan Neo's tomb the names of her children as listed as;
Children; Tan Hock Moh, Tan Hock Chiang
Daughters: Tan Eng Neo, Tan Kim Neo
Grandchildren: Tan Bian Chuan, Tan Bian Kim, Tan Bian Koon, Tan Bian Kwee, Tan Quee Neo, Tan Chye Neo, Tan Yan Neo, Tan Gin Neo
Her epitaph reads;
Daughters: Tan Eng Neo, Tan Kim Neo
Grandchildren: Tan Bian Chuan, Tan Bian Kim, Tan Bian Koon, Tan Bian Kwee, Tan Quee Neo, Tan Chye Neo, Tan Yan Neo, Tan Gin Neo
Her epitaph reads;
In loving memory of
Madam Poh Guan Neo
Mrs. Tan Tiang Boo
There is a link death
Cannot sever, love and remembrance last forever
Mrs. Tan Tiang Boo nee Madam Poh Guan Neo |
Family
Son: Tan Hock Moh
Tan Bian Chuan (eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Hock Moh) passed away at his residence, the "Hinsdale", 36 Meyer Road on 2 October 1936. He is survived by his parents, widow, 1 brother and 3 sisters.
Son: Tan Hock Chiang
The engagement is announced between Tan Bian Koon (eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Tan Hock Chiang) and Violet Yong (eldest daughter of Madam Kong Fung Yun and the late Mr. Yong Siak Yin of Kudat, Borneo).
Location of tomb
Block 3 Division B, plot 427 R
Mrs. Tan Tiang Boo nee Madam Poh Guan Neo tomb |
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