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Homer W. WONG (aka Wong Oak Wing) Homer was born May 25, 1919 and died peacefully in his sleep March 1, 2011 at the age of 91, surrounded by his children at the Veteran's Community Living Center. He was born in Seattle, WA to Jim Wong (Wong Fook) and Ong Shee Wong. He graduated from Garfield High School. Married Ma Chung Mee. They had three children, Joyce, Darrell and Keenan. Long time companion Michelle Lam, daughter Mimi Lam. He served in the US Army for5 years. He retired from the WA State Liquor Board. Homer was a member of Bing Kung Assoc., Wong's' Family Assoc, Cathay Post, and American Legion. Homer is survived by son, Darrell Wong, daughter, Joyce (Terence Mar), Mimi Lam and long time companion Michelle Lam. Brothers Walter (Lisa), Douglas (Frances), Sister Fannie (Winnie Lim), sister-in-laws Alice Wong, Holli Yu. Grandchildren: Michael , Vanessa, (Rene), Scott, Steven, Lindsay (Joshua DeYoe), Ryan, Alexander, Nicholas, KayLee, Great grandson Cameron DeYoe. Many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Preceded in death wife, Mee Wong, son, Keenan Wong, sister, Florence Chan, brothers, Hebert, Robert, and John. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VA Puget Sound 1660 S. Columbian Way, Mail Stop S135, Seattle, Wa 98108 C/O Memo for CLC Seattle Campus, Jeff Honeycutt, director, Seattle, WA 98111, Kin On Nursing Home or your favorite charity. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Bonney-Watson, 1732 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Mar. 4, 2011.

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March 5, 2011

Homer was a wonderful man. He was always positive and willing to work. He would come with cookies, a smile and a story about the old days. He will be missed.
Mary Hansen
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Mary Kurcaba

March 5, 2011

Our sincerest sympathy to Homer's family. His positive attitude and smiling face will truly be missed by Jim, Rob, & Mary at his "home store" #101

March 5, 2011

Our sincerest sympathies to Homer's family. He will be fondly remembered and truly missed by Jim, Rob and Mary at his "home store" W.S.L.C.B. #101

March 5, 2011

I saw Homer on many occasions when I was working for the Liquor Control Board and going to the different stores. There was always a large bag of fortune cookies and he was always so polite. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Janice Torge'

John Mar

March 5, 2011

Homer was a good friend to my dad & mom (Moo Min Mar & Jean Mar). We went to China together in 1980. When our little group visited the villages, he told me that the lady he married (Ma Chung Mee) was the one he selected out of the "hundreds" of women that he was introduced to. I could barely believe the thought of hundreds of women trying to marry Mr. Homer Wong. I'll miss his wisdom and his kind personality. Rest in peace my friend.

Tony Chinn

March 4, 2011

Dear Joyce and family,
We offer condolences to you. Homer was a very good friend of my big sister Jean and her husband Moo Min Mar. I remember growing up that he treated me like an adult and did not talk down to me. More recently, Homer had a ready smile and a wave when I saw him in Chinatown. Homer is fondly remembered.

March 4, 2011

i worked with homer for years at different liquor stores.he was quite a character!i tell friends the story of homer bringing the largest bag of fortune cookies i've ever seen for everyone at the queen anne store!sorry for your loss.he will be missed.

bruce abdenour,seattle.

Douglas Gulman

March 4, 2011

My condolences to the Wong family. I worked with Homer for several years with the Liquor Control Board. He was always there to help. He would bring us fortune cookies and during the holidays he would organize a special meal and bring it to us in the store. Homer will be missed.

Anna M. Wong

March 4, 2011

My condolence go out to the family and friends of Homer W. Wong.

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