Anna Hu Stacy

OBITUARY

Deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever celebrated.

Anna Hu Stacy, also known as Dan-Tse Hu, passed away on June 18, 2026, at the age of 85, with her children at her side. Born in Taichung, Taiwan, Anna lived an extraordinary life marked by resilience, hard work, adventure, and an unwavering devotion to family.

Anna grew up in Taiwan and learned from an early age the value of perseverance and responsibility. Despite the challenges of her childhood during a period of war and uncertainty, those experiences shaped the strong and determined woman she became. Anna was one of a kind–old-school and tough as nails, yet remarkably modern and never afraid to speak her mind. Through every stage of life, she remained positive, optimistic, and grateful, always finding reasons to smile and help others, too.

In 1960, Anna married U.S. Army Sergeant First Class John Frederick Stacy. Together they built a life that took them around the world, living in Taiwan, Kentucky, Iran, Hawaii, Colorado, Washington, D.C., the Philippines, and eventually San Diego, California, where they made their permanent home and raised their family. Anna and John shared more than 42 years of marriage before John’s passing in 2003.

In addition to raising five children, Anna worked outside the home, including briefly at the Hotel del Coronado and later for more than a decade at Kyocera. She took pride in her work and enjoyed connecting with people from different backgrounds. Her ability to speak multiple languages and her natural warmth helped her build friendships wherever life took her. She was also active in her children’s schools, volunteering in classrooms and the library, and went door-to-door collecting donations for charities.

Anna had a gift for bringing people together. She loved cooking and welcoming family and friends into her home. Food was her love language, and her kitchen was often the center of family gatherings. She could strike up a conversation with just about anyone and had a way of making people feel comfortable and appreciated. Whether she was hosting a holiday meal, helping care for her grandchildren, or sharing stories around the table, Anna made people feel at home.

One of the things her family will always remember was how enthusiastically she supported her grandchildren. Whether attending a baseball game, school event, or family gathering, Ama was always there with encouragement and a can-do attitude. Her grandchildren especially remember hearing her cheer from the sidelines, “You can do it!” or “Just a little hit.”

Anna approached life with energy and enthusiasm. She loved cooking, dancing, fashion, sunflowers, and her favorite color, red. A proud American and deeply patriotic woman, she was grateful for the opportunities this country provided. She enjoyed watching her favorite Chinese opera shows every day, and was known for her warmth, sense of humor, and spirited, goofy personality. She also enjoyed outings to local casinos with family and friends, a fun pastime where she loved the excitement, social atmosphere, and companionship throughout her later years.

Above all else, Anna’s greatest pride was her family. She taught her family the importance of hard work, resilience, kindness, laughter, and a love of good food. Her strength carried her family through many challenges, and her example continues to guide them today. Anna was raised in the Taiwanese Buddhist tradition and also held a deep belief in God and the good He does through people.

Anna is survived by her children, Michael Stacy and his wife Dana Stacy, Alice Stacy, Gary Stacy, Shirley Stacy Wong and her husband Philip Wong, and John Stacy Jr.; her grandchildren, Tyrel Zachary Amos, Brittany Starr Stacy, Kristin Nicole Stacy, Briana Michelle Amos Ceruti and her husband Thomas Ceruti, John Frederick Stacy III, Tia Michelle Stacy, David Philip Wong, Gary Maximus Stacy, Frederick Michael Stacy, John Philip Wong, and Michael Philip Wong; her great-grandchildren, Zaylen Erwin, Zaxten Erwin, and Lucien Amos; her sister, Mei-Chu Lo Li; her nephews and nieces including Rose Tsai (Kuei-Hung Tsai-Wang) and her children Jenny, Inga, and Sean Tsai; and many extended family members and friends whose lives she touched. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Frederick Stacy; her father, Gao-Sheng Hu; her mother, Hu-Kuan Hung; her sister, Mei-Yun Hu; and her brothers, Guo-Xiang Hu and Wu-Chiang Hu.

Anna’s legacy is not only the family she helped build, but also the values she lived by every day–strength in difficult times, generosity toward others, and an enduring belief that family comes first. Her story lives on through the people she loved, the memories she created, and the lessons she passed down to future generations.

Anna will be laid to rest alongside her husband, John Frederick Stacy, at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on July 16, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Sharp Hospice in memory of Anna Hu Stacy.