Ann’s life was at a tremendous turning point when she was murdered. Ann’s friends knew that Ann was destined to do great things and to have an impact on people. Her personality mandated it. She was taken away from all of us much too soon and her murderer took steps to make her life seemingly disappear. Together, her friends decided the mission of the Ann Hsu Memorial Fund would be to ensure that the memory of Ann and the ideals she stood for remain strong. The Fund would raise money and donate it to organizations in Ann’s name or in her memory. In this way, Ann would be fulfilling her destiny of making a positive impact.

The Ann Hsu Memorial Fund is a 501(c)3 organization with a Board of Directors, a Planning Committee and a General Committee of supporters who help get the word out about events. Meetings are held in the evening and are very social in nature. Please contact us if you would like to find out more or if you would like to be a part of the passion and good things the Ann Hsu Memorial Fund does for the community.

Address: Ann Hsu Memorial Fund
                PO Box 35085
                Philadelphia, PA 19128

Phone: 215-483-1314

Email: annhsufund@yahoo.com

Working 11 hour days, six days a week in the kitchens of Chinese restaurants, Kimmy and Kent put their three girls through college. When Ann and her sisters were home on weekends, they helped out at their parent’s Chinese take-out. All their lives, education and hard work were the keys to success. They looked to their parents for examples of this creed; Kimmy and Kent had achieved so much through sheer determination and hard work . . . and without learning to speak English!

Ann graduated Drexel University in 1992 with a degree in Communications. She worked for a consulting company in the Philadelphia area and continued her commute to Baltimore on the weekends to help her parents. Ann relocated to Seattle, Washington for 2 years to get a taste of the west coast. She soon returned to be closer to her family and settled in Collingswood, New Jersey. By then, Kimmy and Kent had retired and moved to Westmont, New Jersey to be close to their new granddaughter, Lauren.

Ann was the ideal devoted daughter. She worked hard at her job in a Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania consulting company. She had dinner with her parents 3 to 4 times a week. She usually spent at least one weekend day helping her parents with jobs around their house or taking them shopping and on errands. Ann also enjoyed spending time with her niece. Lauren’s favorite game was having her aunt chase her around the house on hands and knees. The game always ended with lots of hugs and giggles when Lauren was caught.

During this time, Ann met and dated Bruce Wallace. Bruce soon became at home at Kimmy and Kent’s house. He often accompanied Ann on the weekends to help Kimmy with her flowers. Bruce proposed to Ann on a hilltop in October 1999.

Ann was naturally a happy and positive person. She lived her life in superlatives; things weren’t just okay – they were great!, the rock climb wasn’t just cool – it was awesome!, the crabs weren’t just delicious – they were the best ever! Ann had such an enthusiasm for life and everything in it. She loved working out and went to the gym 4 or 5 times a week. She loved being outdoors and tried just about everything – rollerblading, hiking, rock climbing, scuba, horseback riding. She was always up for meeting with friends for a beer or a night out. Ann wasn’t perfect, but she didn’t let things get her down. She would vent about something and then move on – ready for the next adventure.

Ann’s life seemed complete. She had a growing career, a strong circle of friends, a man she loved and her family close at hand. She was at the peak of happiness in December 1999.