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Chang KIM Obituary
1927 - 2017
Dr. Chang Young Kim passed away peacefully Monday evening, January 30, 2017. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Sun Bok Kim, by his four children, Isaac, Irene (Insuk), Diana, and Kathy (Peter), and by his four granddaughters, Vanessa, Amanda, Micah, and Ruth. In 1957, Dr. Kim left Korea to attend the University of Washington where he earned his PhD in Physics. He went on to teach and do research at Alaska Methodist University and at the University of Calgary from which he retired in 1992. Dr. Kim served as the first president of the Calgary Korean Association and helped many of the early Korean immigrants adjust to life in Canada. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral at Eden Brook Funeral Home on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared by visiting www.edenbrookcemetery.ca. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dr. Chang Young Kim scholarship fund. Donations will be accepted at the funeral, by contacting Sun Bok Kim, or directly to the Bank of Montreal under account #25099-001-8400-520. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.edenbrookcemetery.ca. Arrangements entrusted to EDEN BROOK FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE, 24223 Twp Road 242, Calgary, AB T3Z 3K2.
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February 8, 2017
It was an honor and pleasure to be one of Dr. Kim's colleagues from 1966 to 1992. He was a good and dedicated teacher. He was helpful always. He lived a full anf fruitful life. I send my deepest sympathy to Chang's family and friends. Titus Mathews.
Kari Luise (Boruk)
February 6, 2017
There are few if any professors students encounter during their university careers who they know for almost all of their lives. Being best friends with Dr. Kim's daughter, Irene, I held that honor. Dr. Kim was not only my Physics professor but also our Dad during our trips to stores, after school ping pong games, and weekend sleep overs. You are truly a wonderful, wonderful man Dr. Kim and will you be so missed until we all meet again. My heartfelt prayers, love and hugs Mrs. Kim, Irene, Diana and Kathy.... with love always, Kari xoxox.
Millie Boruk
February 6, 2017
Irene and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Father's passing. Kari has told us that he did so much to help where help was required.
Our deepest sympathy.
Ron and Millie Boruk
Harvey A. Buckmaster
February 6, 2017
It was a pleasure to have Chang as a colleague for some 27 years. Quiet and thoughtful, he contributed to many aspects of the physics department. A dedicated but humble teacher who was also an excellent researcher in a field that was undergoing a transition from small to large scale facilities. He was respected by all who came in contact with him. I wish to extend my sympathy to his family.
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Harvey A. Buckmaster
February 6, 2017
It was my pleasure and good fortune to have Chang as a colleague for the period of his stay at UofC. His quiet thoughtful approach to problems and his interest in his students characterized his contribution to our department. A careful researcher in a difficult field during its transition from small to very large scale research facilities, Chang managed to do credible work. A gentleman and scholar, he will be well remembered by his colleagues.
chuck mozeson
February 5, 2017
Dr. Kim was one of my teachers in the 1960s when I was an Honours Physics student. I fondly remember his knowledge and especially his friendliness and humanity. He was a wonderful human being. May his memory be a blessing.
February 4, 2017
I remember well the appointment of Chang to the department. He became a quiet but sincere contributor to the teaching side of the team, and his contribution to the cosmic ray unit. As department head I found him a helpful colleague. I join with those expressing their sympathy with the family i their loss.
Cyril Challice.
Dr. Eugene Milone
February 3, 2017
Chang was a fine colleague at the University of Calgary and was highly regarded both in the U.S. and Canada, and, as I learned when I traveled there in 1990, in Korea as well. I remember him not only as a capable researcher and administrator but as a generous spirit.
Department of Physics, University of Calgary, 1965-66
Robert Thompson
February 3, 2017
As one of its earliest members, Dr. Kim joined, and began contributing to, the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Calgary 8 months before the institution achieved its independent status. As the current Head of Department, I would like to express our appreciation for his many contributions to the birth and maturation of our unit in his 27 years as a faculty member, and our deepest condolences to his family and friends on his passing.
Peter and Margaret Petkau
February 3, 2017
Kathy & Peter &Micah & Ruth
Our Condolescenes at this time of your loss!
Our prayer for you is that GOD will be ever near to console you.
We're donating to the GIDEONS- 5 Bibles in memory of your father/grandfather.
Sincerely
Peter and Margaret Petkau
Peter Koo
February 2, 2017
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Peter Koo
February 2, 2017
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C. John Bland
February 2, 2017
I had the honour to work with Chang at the Physics Dept. at the University of Calgary for many years. His dedicated service to that institution was greatly appreciated by both staff and students. Beatriz and I send our deepest sympathy to his wife and family on their sad loss.
C.John Bland
February 2, 2017
I had the honour to work alongside with Chang for many years at the Physics department at the University of Calgary. His dedicated service to that institution was an inspiration to students and staff. Beatriz and I send his family our sincere sympathy on their great loss.
Murray Goddard
February 2, 2017
Marilyn and I express our deepest condolences to the Kim family.
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