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2017
Julie Locke Obituary
(Bo Kam Ng)
Julie Locke (Bo Kam Ng) passed away April 6, 2017, in Seattle, WA, in the peace and comfort of her home of more than 63 years. She was born on January 11, 1927, in Hong Kong, 3rd oldest among 10 children.
In 1947 Julie was introduced to Jimmy who served with the U.S. Army in Europe during WWII. Asked of his first impression of Julie, he said: "She was so beautiful!" They soon married and moved to Seattle.
Julie partnered with Jimmy in running Sadie's Cafe; in the Pike Place Market in the 1950's and then Florentia Street Grocery in 1960 until their retirement 22 years later.
Julie specialized in traditional Chinese dishes, including dim sum delicacies. She had a passion for sewing and knitting, making dresses and sweaters for the girls, suits for Jimmy, comforters, and even re-upholstering the living room sofa. She also had a thirst for knowledge, evidenced by her attending college classes at age 50 and reading English and Chinese newspapers and magazines daily.
Julie battled Parkinson's for 40 years. Determined not to let it defeat her, she regularly exercised, first by swimming and later by riding a stationary bike.
Julie was preceded in death by Jimmy, her husband of 63 years. She is survived by children Marian (Peter) Monwai, Gary Locke, Jannie (Edward) Chow, Jeffrey (Doris) Locke, and Rita (Joe) Yoshihara; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 4 brothers and 1 sister.
Memorial service: Saturday, May 20, 11:30 a.m., Chinese Baptist Church, 5801 Beacon Ave. S, Seattle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kin On Nursing Home, 4416 S. Brandon, Seattle 98118; or Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, 2053 152nd Avenue NE, Redmond 98052.
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Tony Volchok
May 16, 2017
Dear Locke Family,
I am saddened with the news of your moms passing. She was a great lady and so proud of all of her children. Other than seeing her through the years of Franklin and Mercer choir concerts, the funniest story that i can remember, was the night Gary won the elections and she handed me the camera and told me she was too short to take the pictures. My prayers go out to all of you. Im sorry for your loss.
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