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Chong Wong Obituary
Chong A WONG Chong 'Jim' Wong, 87, passed away peacefully on the morning of 12/23/11 in Seattle and was laid to rest next to his beloved wife Lynn. He was born in Nor-Fook, Canton Region in China, on 4/6/24 and immigrated to Seattle in 1935. After graduating from Broadway High School in Seattle in 1943, he enlisted in the US Army and was assigned to the 407th Infantry, an all American-Chinese unit. After WWII, Jim returned to Seattle; worked at Boeing; owned restaurants, including Marco Polo, Ding How, Jade East and Yen Wor Village; and worked at other restaurants, including Trader Vic's and The Polynesian. While working at Jade Pagoda, he met his wife, Lynn, and together they had 3 children: James (Kip), Tana, and Ron. Before retiring in 1989, Jim worked aboard Foss Launch and Tug boats as a chef. In retirement, he was active in his community, serving as past president of the Kay Ying Senior Citizen Club. In addition to his children, he is survived by his 4 grandchildren, Josh, Brie, Lila and Hazel. A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, 1/7/12, at Mt Baker Park Presbyterian Church, 3201 Hunter Blvd S in Seattle. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Chris Wahl
May 9, 2017
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January 7, 2012
My deepest condolences to all of you. Mr. Wong was truly a special man and I feel extremely lucky to have known him. Your entire family have all had special meaning to me because you made me feel like part of your family growing up. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. Your father will be missed by many so rest assured your sadness is shared by many.
Lance Matsuda
January 6, 2012
Sorry for your families lost. Such a good man. Your family is in my prayers..Kerry McVey
January 6, 2012
TANA,KIP,RON AND GRAND CHILDREN.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER AND GRANDFATHER.WE DID NOT KNOW YOUR FATHER THAT WELL BUT TANA WAS LIKE A SECOND DAUTHER TO US.MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
BETTY & YOSH SHIOTA
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Kathryn McGavick
January 6, 2012
Mr. Wong, I never met you, but heard all about you from your proud daughter, Tana. You sounded like a wonderful Dad and fascinating person. My condolences to Tana and family. God bless you all.
Leslie Shiota
January 6, 2012
Tana, Kip, Ron and families, our deepest sympathy for your loss. Your Dad was a quiet,generous and kind man. I have fond memories of many meals at your house and wondered how he always had enough for a few more mouths to feed. Your Dad showed his love through his cooking. May peace be with you all during this difficult time. RIP, Mr. Wong.
Leslie Moore
January 6, 2012
He was a good man, I am proud to have known him. Leslie Moore
Mary-jane Snook
January 6, 2012
I'm sorry for the loss of your Dad, and Grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you Kip, Tana, Ron and the grandchildren.
Cindy Mills
January 6, 2012
We are sending out love and condolences to Kip, Tana, Ron and children.
What a kind, gentle and dignified man he was. Their house was the home all the teenagers met at on Friday night. He's sit and read the Times, and every once in a while look over the paper and smile.
Rest in peace, I wish I could be there with you tomorrow. I love you.
Sam
Cindy Mills
January 6, 2012
Rest in peace Mr. Wong. What a kind and gentle soul he was. I loved his smile from over the top of the newspaper. Their house was the house where all the teenagers went to meet before heading out the door together. He'd read his paper, and every once in a while look up and smile. I wish I could be there. On behalf of our family we send our love and condolences to Tana, Kip and Ronnie and their children.
Carolyn Fielding
January 2, 2012
To the Wong Family, very sorry for your loss, my prayers go to you all during this difficult time.
Brie Wong
January 1, 2012
Love You Grandpa....
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