Reverend Myung Ho Yoon

Reverend Myung Ho Yoon, 94 of Fort Lee, NJ, passed away peacefully in his home on July 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving children, grandchildren. Pastor Yoon's mother, Young Sil, passed away when he was just 3 years old, but he continually remembered and honored her throughout his life.
He was born on February 12, 1930 in Pyongyang City, South Pyongan Province and immigrated to the United States on July 24, 1970 for the purpose of serving Korean immigrants to live a life of faith.
Proud to be a Korean-American, he proudly displayed both the Korean and American flags with an immense love for our country. His love of God, Family, Friends and Food (in this order) sums up what he valued, cherished and loved the most.
His passing will leave a huge hole in the hearts of those who knew and loved him well, with his ever present smile and unique sense of humor.
He is predeceased by his wife, Kyung Sil (Lee), who tragically passed away on March 30, 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
He is survived by his children: Susie Sung Sook, Mike Eun Soo and Sarah Ok ja, Jimmy Jin Soo and Michelle Misun, and Grace Sung Hee. And his grandchildren: Joseph Yoseph and Allison, James Jaeman and Christine, Jonathan Yonadan, David Daehan, and Joy Younghwa.
Graduated from Pyongyang Second High School (formerly Pyongyang High School)
Completed studies at Pyongyang Music School
Conductor of the Youth Choir at Pyongyang Seomunbak Church
Completed preparatory studies at Pyongyang Theological Seminary
Completed studies at the General Assembly Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Seoul
Graduated from Seoul Presbyterian Theological University
Earned his Doctor of Ministry (DMin) from Faith Theological Seminary
Served as a civilian official in the Ministry of National Defense during the Korean War (Jeju Island)
General Manager at International Gospel Broadcasting Station (HLKX, now Far East Broadcasting) from 1960-1966
Assistant Conductor of the World Vision Choir (performed tours in the USA and Canada) in 1968
General Manager of the Youth Bible Club in Gyeongnam
Ordained as a pastor by the Seoul Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Korea in 1967
Assistant Pastor at Hanyang Church in Seoul from 1968-1969
Served at Washington Korean Church with Pastors Jae Kyung Hwang and Sung Duk Kim from 1971- 1973
Founded Washington Central Presbyterian Church (KCPC) from 1973- 1977
Founded Sung Eun Presbyterian Church in Rutherford, New Jersey from 1983- 1989
Senior Pastor at New Jersey Young Nak Church from 1989-1999; retiring in 2000
Interim Senior Pastor at New York Somang Presbyterian Church from 2002-2004
Established the Eastern Korean Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) in 1997 with Pastor Jung Sun Moon
Honorary Pastor of the Eastern Korean Presbytery