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Walter Jong

1930 - 2019

Walter Jong obituary, 1930-2019, San Francisco, CA

BORN

1930

DIED

2019

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Daly City, California

Walter Jong Obituary

Walter Jong

Walt was born on July 6, 1930 in San Francisco, and passed away peacefully on May 22, 2019. Survived by his beloved wife Chris, daughter Kimberly (Simeon), son Randall (Heather), sister Carol (Jim), brothers Ed (Pat) and Peter (Cleo), brother-in-law Art, cousin-in-law Carol, and numerous nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his parents Jong Yuen and Gee Gon, sister Rose, brother Paul, and cousin Bill.
Walt attended St. Mary's Elementary and Sacred Heart High School. Served in the Army 1951-1953, then continued education at Academy of Art College. Found his calling as a gifted graphic designer. Enjoyed successful forty year career. Lifelong fan of many sports, especially football and baseball. Loved the SF 49ers and Giants. Walt was a very kind gentleman, and wanted to be remembered as a simple man.
Funeral service for family only. Donations in Walt's memory may be made to Chinese Hospital-www.chinesehospital-sf.org/donate-now.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from May 24 to May 26, 2019.

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Ray Lew

May 26, 2019

Remember well Gentleman Walt from the St. Mary's Chinese Mission Boys' Club and the Apostolati's. Always kind, gentle thoughts from Walt, even when heated conflicts abound. A true Peacemaker! Will be missed, Walter, RIP /// 5-26-2019

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