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Vivian Jung Obituary
June 7, 1924 - March 19, 2014
Vivian Jung, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, auntie, friend, teacher, and volunteer passed away suddenly on March 19, 2014 at the age of 89 years. Predeceased by her husband Arthur, who was tragically taken in a plane crash and by her sisters, Velma (Tootie) and Irene, brothers, Isaac (Ike), George, Ernie, and Jim, she is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (David), granddaughter, Elizabeth , her dear sister, Mae and sisters-in-law, Anme, Barbara, Betty and Joy, and fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and extended family. Born in Merritt, BC, Vivian first met Art and his family when she was a student teacher in Victoria. After teaching at Tecumseh School for 35 years, she enjoyed an active retirement as a student and teacher of Tai Chi, travelling with family and friends and happily serving as a volunteer for many local community groups including the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the Vancouver Whitecaps, and the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. She was also a proud member of the Chinese-Canadian Military Museum Society. At Mum's request, there will be no funeral service. Family, friends, and acquaintances are invited to a special gathering at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen CLASSICAL CHINESE GARDEN at 578 Carrell St., Vancouver, at 2:00 pm on Sunday, April 27, 2014. If desired, donations in memory of Vivian may be made to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen CLASSICAL CHINESE GARDEN, www.vancouverchinesegarden.com or by calling 604-662-3207 ext. 202.
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Cindy Jung
January 5, 2015
Mrs Jung, I am saddened by your passing. However you have left me with such wonderful memories I will forever cherish. You have taught be so much and I am honoured to have been one of your pupils. You really taught us me to appreciate life and cherish what we have. I will miss your wisdom but will use it as my guiding light in life. Thank you, Mrs Jung.
My thoughts go out to your family.
Love, Cindy, David, Madison and Nathaniel
Gerald Joe
May 25, 2014
It was sad to hear of Vivan's passing when she was mentioned in the speech at the VSO Concert volunteer reception yesterday evening. Her lively personality is missed not only at VSO but at the upcoming Jazz festival at the Roundhouse where she was a regular in the volunteer centre. A life well lived.
J Cheng
April 27, 2014
Mrs. Jung,
Rest in peace. You were a great teacher and inspired me to always strive higher. You will be missed.
Faye Leung
April 27, 2014
Cynthia, David, Elizabeth, Mae, Bev, Bud, Joyce & Sisters....In Memoriam Vivian Mabel Jung...
Our thoughts is with you all as Vivian is now 'just away' at God's Paradise in Heaven with her spirit shining upon you all and her happy memories lives forever in all of your hearts...
The Happy memories we shared as its seem just yesterday we enjoyed a brief visit on January 20, 2014 at Radisson Hotel in Richmond, B.C. B.C. Government Consultant Forums of Historical Wrongs Against the Chinese British Columbians Vivian as usual smiling enthusiasm handed the forms to Ken Chan who usually droves Vivian and I home as
en-route, Bud and Bev have also kindly drove us too...Vivian asked Ken & I signed for the Chinese Vets in Ottawa Military Museum and to ask all the audience to sign for the Chinese Vets...To-morrow is Sun Run, usually Vivian would be there handing out
T-Shirts as a volunteer....And at White Cap Soccer Game, she would get the complimentary tickets for Ken in appreciation of Ken drives her home...
Last summer after the Chinese Vets picnic Ken drove Vivian and I home, Vivian insisted that we stopped at Starbuck on Burrard for coffee, Vivian reflected of Chinatown Days...stated their family was very poor and pointed at me said "she and family is rich"...Which we all are not rich my prominent family as intelligence classical Chinese teacher all suffered discrimination, restrictions and taboo losses...Art & Doug Jung were my mother's Chinese students and their mother was my kindergarten teacher in Victoria we called her "Shee Mo" and their father often came to our Aunt's Yick Fung Co in Victoria to help him with his needs after his work...We had lovely visit of the good ole days...
the happy memories forever remembered,
God Bless Vivian's sparkling soul
Forever Loved
God Bless Vivian Mabel Jung
Rest in Peace Vivian....
Faye Leung In Memoriam:
April 26, 2014
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Ken and Patricia Lew
April 25, 2014
Auntie Vivian you will be terribly missed. We appreciate all the happy memories and all the invitations to the Sing family picnic at Stanley Park. You were the life of the party, always full of energy and enthusiasm. It's so sad for us to see you go, especially when we were talking about your 90th birthday coming soon. Well, now you can celebrate it in heaven with Arthur, Uncle Albert, Tootie , etc. We are thinking of you always.
daryl shim
April 12, 2014
April 12, 2014
I am saddened to hear of the suddenly passing of Vivian Jung.
I first met Auntie Vivian in 2003
she was this kind, gentle , caring
person I have ever met.
She was a remarkable lady who live her life to the fullest.
She inspired me with her inner strength and energy, she inspired us all. She was a role model for us and it gave us hope to dream.
April 1, 2014
We Tea and Trumpets CFUW members will all miss seeing "Auntie Viv". We felt a real connection to her and appreciated her help with tickets.
Barbara Meek
North Vancouver
daryl shim
March 30, 2014
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Vivian Jung, she was remarkable lady
who lived life to the fullest. The one thing I will miss the most is her wonderful storytelling. It was her energy , her womanship that made her a remarkable woman.
Sheila McConnell
March 30, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Barb
March 29, 2014
To Mrs. Jung's Family
Sincere condolences to all the family at this very difficult time.
I was fortunate to be one of her students at Tecumseh School during the early '50's. She was a very kind, caring lady.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful
times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sincerely,
Barb (Kelman) Sandover
Lenora Hayman
March 29, 2014
I first met Vivian 20 yrs ago when we volunteered for the July 1st Canada Day Citizenship Court at Canada Place.Vivian also volunteered in our Media Office during the Van Int'l Wine Festival. She had derived pleasure from travel & we also enjoyed her gentle presence & stories at our table in the Vancouver Community College. Vivian was a youthful 89 yr old.Vivian leaves precious memories which will live in our hearts forever.My condolences to Cynthia,David & Elizabeth.
Gerry Deagle
March 28, 2014
She was a tireless volunteer in the Arts community. Despite failing health,the long-retired phys-ed teacher had plenty of energy right up to the end. Just two weeks ago, Vivien worked a six-hour shift helping out at the Vancouver Wine Festival. She got off at about Eight. She must have been exhausted. But did she return home, you might ask. No, she called her daughter who drove her over to see the Big Jazz Band I was playing in on South Main St., miles away. She sat there beaming for more than an hour until her daughter persuaded her to get on home and rest. That was "Auntie" Vivien. A smile as wide as she was tall. A gentle lady who'll be missed by all who knew her.
Don & Rosalind (Roz) Yamashita
March 28, 2014
I was fortunate to have "Auntie Viv" as my teacher in the late 1950s. I remember her fondly for her warm personality, boundless energy and enthusiasm. She even coached our softball team in 1959! How lucky was I when we were "reunited" at the Sing family celebration in Stanley Park in 2010. She hadn't changed -- every year Don & I looked forward to her special treat of grilled hot dogs with onions. Truly a remarkable person, may she live on in our hearts and memories forever. Our condolences to the family. She will be greatly missed.
March 28, 2014
We will miss our dear Auntie V and with her passing there will be a sadness and emptiness that will remain.
We are thankful for the many memories.
Georgia and Ron
March 28, 2014
We send special condolences and love to Cyndy David and Elizabeth on the sudden passing of their dear Mother and
Grandmother. We have many happy memories
of family gatherings, dinners and special occasions. We have lost our
beloved Auntie Vivian who will remain forever in our hearts. With love,
Auntie Mae
Buddy, Bev and Family
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