Danny Yun Kim

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Danny Kim Obituary

Name: Visitation for Danny Yun Kim
Start: 2024-02-24T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-02-24T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home - Allen on Feb. 27, 2024.

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With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Dr. Danny Yun Kim on February 15, 2024, at the age of 57. Dr. Danny Kim was a treasured pediatrician and beloved pillar of the Plano, Texas community. Danny's journey was one of compassion and dedication, born in South Korea, to Chin Hong and Young Ja Kim.
His path was one of academic excellence, from Dulles High School, to a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Texas at Austin, and earned his MD at the University of Texas at Galveston. Dr. Danny Kim joined hands in marriage with his soulmate, Jennifer Kim, forging a bond of love and shared dreams.
For over 26 years, Danny poured his heart into caring for children, leaving an enduring impact on Windhaven Pediatrics and Cook Children's Pediatrics Windhaven. His kindness and commitment touched countless lives, a legacy that will forever be cherished.
Yet, beyond his medical calling, Danny was a man of boundless creativity and passion. His love for the arts and sports brought joy to those around him, uniting friends and family in shared moments of laughter and camaraderie. Danny fervently cheered for his beloved teams, the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, and Texas Rangers.
In the quiet moments, Danny found solace in the embrace of nature, tending to his garden and his fish aquariums with care and reverence. Danny and Jennifer loved traveling, exploring different cultures, history and their delight for local cuisines.
Danny is survived by his devoted wife, Jennifer, his loving mother, Young, and his dear brother, John. While we mourn his passing, we celebrate a life lived with purpose and love. May his memory serve as a guiding light, inspiring us to kindness and service.
A celebration of Danny's life will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2024, 2:00 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, February 24, evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Let us gather to honor his legacy and find solace in each other's company.

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Nikki Gore

July 29, 2024

I just found out Danny Kim passed away. I started taking my son to him back around the late 90s (now he's a 35-year-old psychologist). My son had asthma and Dr. Kim cared for him so empathetically - we were even in Dr. Kim's office on 911, when we were all trying to figure out what was happening that day and Dr. Kim said, "this is allergy season and I'm so busy, so I have no idea what is happening." Many years later when my son was really past the age to go to a pediatrician, I wrote Dr. Kim a very heartfelt note telling him how he had done so much more than care for my son, but he had also calmed a stressed-out mother during asthma attacks. Fast forward to 2008, and I had another child! Yes, they are 18 years apart. Dr. Kim was there when she was born and took us through all of the early physicals and well-baby stages. My son even went to one of her appointments so he could visit with Dr. Kim. Now, my daughter is sixteen years old. He was such an amazing doctor and just a beautiful human being. Our hearts go out to all of his friends and family - my family is so so sorry for your loss. He really leaves a mark of beauty and texture and empathy on this world.