KIM, Charlotte Hyun-Mi Beloved daughter, sister, aunt and most cherished friend, passed away suddenly on November 4, 2016. Char, as she was known to her adoring friends, was born on March 15, 1968 in Peoria, Illinois. She attended North Shore High School in Glen Head, New York, and went on to Harvard College where she studied psychology, played lacrosse, and was the beating heart of Kirkland House, her upper class dorm. After graduating in 1990, she moved back to New York, where she was one of the first women to break onto the trading floor at Kidder Peabody. She later graduated from Harvard Business School in 1998 and turned her enormous energy and creativity to startups. Most recently, she was a director at marketing consulting group SiriusDecisions. Char was passionate about animals, especially dogs. She rescued dogs from all over the country, including her beloved golden retriever, Guster, who passed away in 2009, and Nala and Mae. Char will always be remembered as the life of every party. She was our ringleader, rallying friends all the way from Boston to Los Angeles to attend college reunions, weekend getaways and celebrations. She was also the one we turned to in sorrow. Char was the most empathic, loving and devoted friend. Her friendship was nothing less than essential to our lives. She was a best friend to everyone. Char leaves behind her loving parents, Chin Bea and Kyoung Sun Kim, her brother, Andy and sister, Christine. Char relished her role as aunt to her niece, Jasmine, and nephews, Robert, David, Michael, Ian and Owen. A funeral mass will be held at St. Catherine of Genoa, 179 Summer Street, Somerville, on Friday, Nov. 18 at 3:00 PM. A reception will follow. Please visit online guest book at: www.brownandhickey.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for CHARLOTTE KIM

9 Entries

Tom and Angie Larimer

November 17, 2016

Our son and daughter (in law), Rob and Amy Grady were classmates and housemates of Char at Harvard and Char has been a part of our households, if only in spirit, for all of these many years. Char lit up every room she entered and illuminated the best of all of us and our lives during her way-too-short lifetime. We ache with you, her family. We loved you, Char. You brought out the best in all of us whose lives you touched.

Lisa Amore

November 17, 2016

Char was a beautiful person inside and out. And wicked smart. And a great businesswoman. And sarcastically funny. And healthy. And a fitness fanatic! And I thought the world of her.

We first met in Seattle... probably in 2004, when I was hired by the company she was also consulting with (Strings) to handle PR. We soon became fast friends. And she quickly got me involved in her weekly work-out aerobic/yoga fitness regime with Susan "Stop the Insanity" Powter, alongside her BFF Amy Green Grady. Her beloved (big) dog Guster was a friend to my (mini poodle) dog Bruno. We always had a blast together.

By 2007, I moved home to DC. And Char moved to NYC... and we continued to stay in touch. I was regularly in NYC, and I'd always see her. And then she tapped me to help her promote her own startup "Coveted List". It was a brilliant idea. I wanted it so badly to succeed...

Eventually, Char moved to Boston, and we weren't able to see each other as we had before.

When I heard the sad news of her passing, I realized that it had been about 2 years since we'd really been in touch... since we'd seen each other, or texted, or talked on the phone. Why? No reason. Life happens. We were both busy. She moved from NYC to Boston. I had 2 hip replacement surgeries. Life got in the way. And now... I'll never be able to tell her how fabulous I thought she was, and that I loved her...

michelle plakas-kaiser

November 17, 2016

RIP

Christine Polewarczyk

November 16, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I only worked with Charlotte for a short time, but she was so vibrant, smart and warm. She will be missed.

Raekyung Ryu

November 14, 2016

I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Charlotte.
I still remember how much Charlotte enjoyed the food at our restaurant last time she visited in LA.
She was a wonderful woman and was cherished by everyone who knew her.
May she rest in peace.
I will miss you, Charlotte

Lecia West

November 14, 2016

My sincere condolences to your family on the loss of Charlotte. Peace and comfort to you all.

Marie Jackson

November 14, 2016

I will always remember Char for being loving, wickedly smart, and so incredibly thoughtful. She was an amazing and cherished friend who touched my life in so many ways I feel blessed to have been able to spend time with her while she was out in Northern California and during so many of my Boston visits.

She once tried to teach me how to dress her furry rescues for winter snow and after I tried to put snow booties on Mae she couldn't stop laughing at how Mae struggled to walk when I put them on wrong. We had so many fun and silly adventures with her Guster and my Bogart (both Goldens) during beach visits and 4-legged play dates.

I'm at a total loss for words that can even come close to quelling your sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My hope is that you are comforted with your treasured memories and joyous times.

With love,
Marie Jackson

Christine Kim

November 13, 2016

Charl was the the one who pushed everyone she knew to do their best, be their best and above all - to be happy, no matter what the circumstances. She didn't just say it, she dedicated her life to making sure it happened for everyone she knew. She had the remarkable ability to see and appreciate the best qualities in everyone, as different as we all may be. Whether it was at work or with friends or family, she gave all her love, time and efforts unconditionally to all and was always willing to give the shirt off her back - literally - to everyone she encountered. I have never met another human being like her and doubt that I ever will.

November 13, 2016

Charl was the the one who pushed everyone she knew to do their best, be their best and above all - to be happy, no matter what the circumstances. She didn't just say it, she dedicated her life to making sure it happened for everyone she knew. She had the remarkable ability to see and appreciate the best qualities in everyone, as different as we all may be. Whether it was at work or with friends or family, she gave all her love, time and efforts unconditionally to all and was always willing to give the shirt off her back - literally - to everyone she encountered. Sister or not, I have never met another human being like her and doubt that I ever will.

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