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Howard Eng KING Howard Eng King passed away April 2, 2012 in Beijing, China, the last stop of his trip in Asia. He was born Oct. 16, 1924 in Seattle: graduate, Cleveland High; BSEE UW; MSEE U. Illinois. He began his career in 1946 with RCA in Camden, NJ, where he specialized in TV antennas including the design and testing of the Empire State Building's multiple TV antenna system. He married his first wife, June Wong, in Philadelphia. Seeking a warmer climate, he moved his family to Gardena, CA where he worked for The Aerospace Corporation (consultants for US Air Force) for over 30 years, with his most notable work on the GPS satellites. He retired in 1992 when he married Vi Mar and moved back to Seattle. Howard played tennis for many years but in 1970 got hooked on running in many marathons, including Boston and Hawaii. In his 20-year running career, he ran 55,000 miles, winning many trophies and awards, one in Runners World magazine being honored as the "Best Athlete at the 1972 Chinese Olympics." Howard is survived by his wife of 20 years, Vi Mar, sister Clara King, brother Harvey King, children Wendy, Donna, Nelson, Rodman, Marianne, stepchildren Roderick, Holly, Staci and 16 grandchildren. The last 20 years of his life he enjoyed dancing, traveling and cruising the world. All of his family, relatives and friends will miss Howard's happy eyes and big smile. A celebration of Howard's life will be held on Sat., April 28, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., Mercer Island Covenant Church, 3200 - 78th Ave. SE, Mercer Island. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Kin On Nursing Home, 4416 S. Brandon St., Seattle, WA 98118 or via website www.kinon.org/ or The Wing (aka Wing Luke Asian Museum), 719 S King St., Seattle WA 98104 www.WingLuke.org.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Dave Yick
May 9, 2012
When I attended the services for Howard in Seattle last week, I noticed how ubiquitous the name King was…King County, King Salmon at Pike Place Market…even King St. in Chinatown where the luncheon was held after the church service. Here is a brief description of my memories of Howard using the letters KING.
K – Knowledgeable, Kind, …Knight
Attending Uncle Howie and Aunt June's fairytale Wedding as a 6 year old, I viewed Howard as the out of town Knight in shinning armor who marries the beautiful local princess. And then years later, that was capped off when I attended the Love Boat themed reception at Marina del Rey where Howard and the vivacious Vi celebrated their marriage.
I - Ingenious, Inspirational
TV antennas, GPS's, solar paneled roof,…only complaint I heard from his first family was that he was too handy. They wanted a new dishwasher but Uncle Howie kept fixing the old Kitchen Aid.
N – Nice guy, Nice smile, Never give up
Howard was a man dedicated to his family, his work and his sport…running.
G – Great Friend, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Husband, Engineer and Sports Competitor
Not especially tall…but Howard was certainly larger than life!!!
Dave Yick
May 9, 2012
When I attended the services for Howard in Seattle last week, I noticed how ubiquitous the name King was…King County, King Salmon at Pike Place Market…even King St. in Chinatown where the luncheon was held after the church service. Here is a brief description of my memories of Howard using the letters KING.
K – Knowledgeable, Kind, …Knight
Attending Uncle Howie and Aunt June's fairytale Wedding as a 6 year old, I viewed Howard as the out of town Knight in shinning armor who marries the beautiful local princess. And then years later, that was capped off when I attended the Love Boat themed reception at Marina del Rey where Howard and the vivacious Vi celebrated their marriage.
I - Ingenious, Inspirational
TV antennas, GPS's, solar paneled roof,…only complaint I heard from his first family was that he was too handy. They wanted a new dishwasher but Uncle Howie kept fixing the old Kitchen Aid.
N – Nice guy, Nice smile, Never give up
Howard was a man dedicated to his family, his work and his sport…running.
G – Great Friend, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Husband, Engineer and Sports Competitor
Not especially tall…but Howard was certainly larger than life!!!
Darryl Eng
April 23, 2012
Dear Auntie Vi. You and Uncle Howard have touched my life fondly over the past few years. I'm glad to have shared in your lives. Love and prayers, Darryl
Donald King
April 22, 2012
I always remember Uncle Howard visiting Seattle with his family when I was a kid. He always had a smile for me. I remember walking down the street on King St. and watch him running down the street, putting on the miles. I think he was in his 50's at the time. I was just amazed when I had recently discovered that he made a major contribution to the GPS system, and had designed the tv antenna on the Empire State Bldg. I will miss him.
Lexi Chan
April 22, 2012
I remember when gongong and popo would pick us up from school and take us out to eat, then go to the park to play. But one of my favorite memories was when we all played pictionary on the cruise ship. Gongong was on my team and I remember he would draw the most complicated things to represent the simpleist picture. It was so funny! I love you gong gong and miss you so much <3
Dean Tom
April 19, 2012
I remember the days @ the Gardena house when growing up.
Also the summers in Seattle and some of the trips we took in the area. I expecially remember while riding ferries and going thru the docks, Uncle Howard would be following us in his car.
I have many fond memories of Uncle Howard.
Byron Yee
April 19, 2012
????,
There are so many things I wanted to ask you. So many things that I wanted to know about you, your life, and our history. I came to China to help me reconnect our family with our Chinese roots. It's a slow, difficult, and overwhelming process. But I promise you I will finish this. I promise I will find and connect the missing pieces. I swear to you that your life, your history, and your legacy will be carried on. You will not be forgotten.
cathy chow
April 18, 2012
dear aunti vi,
i was so happy when you & uncle found each other (on a cruise) & that you had his companionship all these years. sorry for the loss, but you two certainly accumulated alot of memories !!
Beverly Ann Schukar
April 17, 2012
Dear Friend Vi..When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories of Howard's love and what you shared together will always be with you.
Jeff King
April 17, 2012
I remember when I was young, Uncle Howard would visit us and he would bring us gifts. One time it was a deck of United Airlines playing cards. I would ask him where did you get the playing cards and he said you ask the stewardess and they would give them to you at no charge.
Lani King Chang
April 16, 2012
Uncle Howard was always visiting during childhood summers in Seattle, and it was great to see him in later years,keeping fit with a big smile, interested in all life had to bring. Last time we shared a meal with him and Aunt Vi Uncle Howard was most interested in our attic excursions into the King Chong Lung store after it had passed through many hands, and we had a good discussion. I have a college memory of him popping in unexpectedly to my San Francisco apartment during those years, not sure of how he would report to my parents! Another fond one is, while at Grandma's house, my cousins and I cracking up because this very serious grown uncle came into the kitchen and said "Mommy, can I have a glass of milk." We thought that was hilarious.
Our thoughts are with you at this time. Sending hugs and all best wishes.
Sean Severns
April 15, 2012
Howard was a warm man with a warm heart that touched everyone who knew him. I loved him dearly and am proud to call him my Goon Goon.
Staci Severns
April 15, 2012
Howie was an amazing man. We were so blessed to have him in our lives when he married our mom over 20 years ago. He was a wonderful grandfather to our 3 children and we have so many great memories spending time with him over the years during holidays and family events, and on the many cruises that we took with him and our mom. We loved him dearly and will miss him greatly, but look forward to the day that we will see him again in Heaven.
Love to Howie always,
Joe and Staci Severns and family
Anna Wong
April 15, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Chinatown Seattle Tour
Jim Yee
April 13, 2012
HEK with grandkids
Jimbo Yee
April 13, 2012
Dad was an antenna engineer and I recall his interest in my picture of the Navy ship USS California where I was assigned. He immediately got out his magnifying glass and peered intently at all the ship's antennas.
His Gardena house contained some memories. I recall his bright flourescent green bedroom (he had cataracts and didn't know how bright the color was). He built and installed his own solar hot water panels and heater. Periodically he would move his living room furniture around to get more even wear on the floor.
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