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Robert Chung Obituary
Robert Elliott Chung Sr. 87, of Seattle died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Seattle Veterans Affairs Hospital. Private Burial was held at Evergreen Washelli Cemetery of North Seattle.
Robert was born September 29, 1930, in Guangdong, China, and immigrated to the United States as a young boy. He married Homie Tuai on January 5, 1962, in Seattle; she passed on April 8, 1999. Survivors include his three sons and their families: Robert Chung Jr. and Anaya Destan of Seattle and their two children, Tyler and Cella; Jeffrey Chung and Sonja Kwon of Illinois and their son, Jonathon; Kevin and Junko Chung of Seattle and their son, Ren. He is also survived by Mary Lim Chow Yong, his companion of 16 years. Robert accomplished his goal of moving all his siblings to North America where they all have become citizens and raised families. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Afterwards, he attended and played football for the University of Washington and went on to work for the Seattle Parks Department and Shoreline Public Schools as a physical education teacher.
Friends and family are welcome
to attend a memorial to celebrate
his life on his birthday, September 29th from
1:30pm to 4:30pm at Northgate Community Center at 10510 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
In lieu of flowers we ask you consider making a donation to the Amy Yee Tennis Foundation 5453 37th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98126-2831.
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Darryl Eng
October 20, 2018
Bobby, Kevin, Jeff. So sorry to hear about Uncle Bob's passing. I am very sad to hear this. I am sorry I did not know. My sister told the night before of the memorial service, otherwise, I would have tried to reschedule things to attend and pay respects.
I loved your parents. Both your dad and mom were always so kind and welcoming.
Take care. Sincerely, Darryl
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Wil Look
September 8, 2018
I was a kid in middle school when I first met Bob at Jefferson Park Playfield (now community center). His guidance and influence through sports kept me on a narrow path. He was first to put a tennis racquet in my hand, but what I remember most was the sting in my hands after catching footballs from his bullet like passes. Yes, he finally taught me how to catch a football, but also many life lessons leading by example. Thanks Bob, RIP.
Frank Marier, Jr
September 7, 2018
To Bob, Jeff and Kevin. Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was a good man , always pleasant. The man wore a permanent running path into the Northgate Elementary grounds. Nothing but a big smile in his memory! Rip Mr. Chung.
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