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Tyrus Wong

1910 - 2016

BORN

1910

DIED

2016

Tyrus Wong Obituary

October 25, 1910 - December 30, 2016 Artist & Kitemaker Beloved husband of the late Ruth Kim; beloved father of Kay Fong, Tai-Ling and Kim Wong; grandfather of Kevin and Jason Fong. Celebration of his well-lived life to be held 2:30 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2017 at the Hall of Liberty, Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles 90068. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to: Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, 411 Bernard St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 (chssc.org); Walt Disney Family Museum, 104 Montgomery Street in the Presidio, San Francisco, CA 94129, Attention: Carma Zisma (waltdisney.org/participate/donate) Chinese American Museum, 425 N. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles 90012 (camla.org)

Published by Los Angeles Times from Jan. 6 to Jan. 8, 2017.
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Kim Wong
I was just watching the Oscars and saw your Dad's name in the memorials. Kim,I am so sorry to see that your Dad had passed away..What a long life he had..My condolences to you and your sisters for his passing..My childhood memories of him when I would come to your house to play are still with me and I was always in awe of his artistic talent..I will never forget...

Susanne (Martinez) Brown

February 26, 2017

To the family, Sending my condolences to you all for your loss. May the God of tender mercies comfort you all.

January 30, 2017

My sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. I remember "Bambi",from the movies and for my children the coloring books..Beautiful,Beautiful.. No matter what you may be goihg through during this time,may God comfort and strengthen you. (Isaiah 49:13).

Sylvia Colston

January 9, 2017

My sincere condolences to the Wong Family. May Mr. Wong's life story and artist talents be parts of his legacy that continue to live on to inspire others.

Susan Thomas

January 8, 2017

My condolences for the loss of Tyrus. Bambi continues to be a classic and will be for many more generations.
In Matthew 11:28 God invites all those who are toiling and loaded down to come to him so he can refresh you.

Jennifer Gomez

January 6, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

J

January 6, 2017

My condolences to the Family. Please draw strength from the love of family and friends - and may God's Word and His loyal love comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalm 119:50, 76

--MJ, Cleveland Ohio

Tess Aquino

Significant Other

January 5, 2017

Harsh circumstances became stepping stones to success for Tyrus, because he was destined for GREATNESS and could not be denied for his work in the arts, he had a wonderful talent that lasted a lifetime.....RIH...PRAYERS

Valenda Newell

January 5, 2017

What a long and wonderful life! So many cannot say the same. May Tyrus Wong forever live in our hearts and in God's book of life.

January 5, 2017

Please accept my condolences. Know that "the Father of tender mercies" feel your pain and sorrow. He sent forth his son Jesus Christ "to bind up the brokenhearted and To comfort all who mourn." (Isaiah 61:1,2)

January 5, 2017

Every Chinese New Year, Tyrus Wong would appear as a guest in the classroom of his daughter Kay Fong, a wonderful teacher at Franklin Avenue School. Mr. Wong taught the children about the lunar holiday, showed them how to write in Chinese characters, helped them make crafts of the lunar animal, and cooked delicious crispy won tons that everyone enjoyed. My sons, now adults, very much enjoyed meeting Mr. Wong and still speak fondly of the experience.

Phyllis Cheng

Family Friend

January 4, 2017

Godspeed, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

Harry Simpson

January 4, 2017

Bambi is a classic that will be here for a long time! We appreciate Mr. Wong's contributions to the arts. May the God of peace comfort the family during this time of loss.

January 4, 2017

My heart and prayers are with your family during this time of bereavement. Share the happier days with family and friends, and call on the God of Tender Mercy for strength and a peaceful future. Isaiah 40:29

January 4, 2017

Wong Family, Friends,

Our condolences to the family on the loss of your dear loved one. May the God who gives peace be with all of you.-

January 4, 2017

May the God of all peace bring comfort to the Wong family and friends at this difficult time.

carlotta

January 4, 2017

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

January 4, 2017

What a beautiful talent! My deepest condolences to the family. May the memories you shared and the love of Almighty God and friends bring you comfort during this difficult time.

M B

January 4, 2017

My prayers are with the Wong family, during this difficult time now and days ahead.

January 4, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 4, 2017

Such beautiful artistry and talent. I am so sorry for your loss.

January 3, 2017

Thank you Sir . . . .

January 3, 2017

RIP

MICHELLE PLAKAS-KAISER

January 3, 2017

Rest in Peace

Scott Chamberland

January 3, 2017

May the beautiful memories of your loved one help you to endure.

JJ

January 3, 2017

To The Family Of Tyrus Wong
My condolences to the family on the loss of your dear beloved one. May the God of all comfort,comfort you and grant you peace to endure this difficult time.

R. C.

January 3, 2017

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