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DOWON HAHN Obituary

HAHN--DoWon. DoWon Hahn, at 16 in North Korea his mother sent him south to make a better life, which he did for himself and those near and far. His life purpose was to help and care for others. As a scientist, he benefited our world with discoveries such as norgestimate. As a beloved husband, he devoted his life to his wife of 61 years, Myung Yun with an everlasting love. As a dear father and grandpa, he loved with a generous heart. He peacefully passed away with his family by his side at 93.

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 2, 2025.

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Helen

February 3, 2025

Dad, you have always lived and loved with a generous heart. Thank you dad, with a grateful heart.

Anna

February 2, 2025

To make a donation in Do Won Hahn´s name, please give to the Anna L. Blair Scholarship, which he established in 1996 at the place where his life and education in the US began in 1955.

To learn who Anna Blair was to him, read this article:
https://blogs.missouristate.edu/bearbulletin/2013/01/09/global-bears/

To donate to the scholarship:
1. Go to The Missouri State Foundation website -https://www.missouristatefoundation.org
2. Click on "Give" in the top right corner.
3. Add Gift amount.
4. Select "I would like to write in my designation."
5. In the "Additional Gift Details" text box, type in "Anna L. Blair Scholarship"
6. Further down, select "My gift is in honor or memory of someone" and add his name, DO WON HAHN
7. Complete the rest of the form and submit.

Thank you!

Anna

February 2, 2025

He was LOVE. Thank you, daddy - for all of it.

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