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Andrew Dohyung Kim

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Andrew Kim Obituary

Andrew Dohyung Kim, 39, of 1223 Spruce died Saturday (April 26, 2008) in Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Aug. 27, 1968, in Berea, Ohio, a son of professor Michael K. and Samyoung Cho Kim. Andrew was a graduate of the Boston Archdiocesan Choir School with the internationally known Boston Boy Choirâ which sang in front of Pope John Paul II on his first papal visit to the United States. Andrew was an honors graduate of Malden Catholic High School and was a member of the National Honor Society. In 1986, Andrew was awarded the Youth Leadership Award by Cardinal Bernard Law of Boston. He received his bachelor of science degree in music education from the University of Illinois. While at the school, he received a leadership award for his service to the school and student body and he was a member of the Varsity Men's Glee Club and the Concert Choir. He then received a master in science in music education from the University of Illinois. Andrew was a music teacher at Highland High School in Lewis County C-1 District, Ewing, Mo. Previously, he taught in the Hannibal (Mo.) school system, at Quincy Notre Dame and Jefferson Middle School in Champaign, and in the Quincy Public Schools. Andrew was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. He had been a member of St. John Catholic Church before it closed. Andrew was the director of the Mark Twain Chorale. He was also a volunteer with the Mississippi Thespians Civil War Re-enactment group. He is survived by his parents, of Boston; a daughter, Emily Kim; a brother, Alexander Dojun Kim and his wife, Sunny Ra, of Mesa, Ariz.; a sister, Susan K. Stevens and her husband, Paul, of Orlando, Fla.; uncles Silra Kim, Dr. Pyung-Il Kim, Dr. Youngwon Cho and professor Whewon Cho; and aunts Dr. Chung-Il Kim, Anastasia Joo-Il Lee, Young-im Cho, Chayoung Cho, Okja Cho, Kyung-ok Cho and Myoung-ok Cho. He was preceded in death by an uncle, NakWun Cho, and an aunt, Dr. Kyu-Il Kim. SERVICES: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home and 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Francis Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to an education fund to be started for his daughter, Emily. ARRANGEMENTS: Duker and Haugh Funeral Home.

Published by Herald-Whig from Apr. 28 to Apr. 30, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Kim

14 Entries

Lexi White

May 11, 2008

My deepest sympathy is sent out to Emily and Mr. Kim's family. He was my choir teacher when i was in 6th grade (i am now a sophomore) and i deeply missed him when he left. Now i cant believe he is really gone. You probably dont remember me emily, but i remember you! you came into class with your daddy before. But you were just a little thing! Keep your head up girl. He was a great man and i know he is in a better place. My prayers are with you all.

Nikita Hudson

May 6, 2008

Mr. Kim was a wonderful neighbor. My family only knew him for 2yrs. because we moved in across the street. However in such a short period of time he was the nicest man I knew. He would give comments to my family all the time for something different. His daughter is as sweet as he is. God bless emily and his family. Just know he is in a better place. Congrats on such a wonderful man he grew up to become.

Aaron Hilbun

May 3, 2008

I'll never forget Dan Fry excitedly introducing me to his friend "Buddha" my freshman year at the University of Illinois. The thing I will remember most about Andy is that he almost always had a smile on his face and something funny to say. If you were feeling down, he made you feel better. If you were already happy, he made you feel great. I will miss his friendship immensely.

Daniel Fry

May 2, 2008

I knew Andy for almost 20 years, as I arrived at University of Illinois when he was leaving. Little did I know that he would accept a job in the town I lived part of my life in - Quincy, IL, and in that town he lived most of his professional life. The things we did and shared over the years are too numerous to mention, but Andy was my closest friend, and I will treasure the memories but mourn his loss. Well done, good and faithful servant!

Martha McGuane

May 2, 2008

I taught Andy in high school and directed him in the plays at Malden Catholic. I will never forget his part in 'Chorus Line.' Please know that we will never forget him. Just yesterday, I drove by his parents home in Medford and wondered if they still lived there. We will miss him greatly. He was so full of life and joy. We truly loved him.

Raechel McCartney

May 1, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed. His teaching made our choir heavenly....Vespers will never be the same.

Jason Koenig

April 30, 2008

I am truly sorry for your loss. May God be with your family. Everyone who worked with Andy at Aflac will truly miss him.

Arthur Robillard

April 29, 2008

Goodbye, my dear friend. I know I am a better person for knowing you.
-Arthur

AMANDA HECK

April 29, 2008

I want to express my deepest sympathy to Emily and the family of this wonderful man!!!! I always knew him as "Mr. Kim" thats what my children called him, he taught them music at St. John school. I would see him in church with Emily at St. John's. He was always a joy and so friendly to everyone! He will be deeply missed but just think of how the choirs of heaven will sound now!!! GLORIOUS!!!

Denise Bland

April 29, 2008

Our sympathies are with you and Emily. Mr. Kim was a great man and my boys, Konnor and Parker, really enjoyed him at MT events.

Amy Linsenmayer

April 29, 2008

My deepest condolences on your loss. My thoughts are with your family.

Les & Connie Fonza

April 29, 2008

We will certainly miss Andy. My husband and myself worked with Andy in the Quincy Public Schools. We pray for your family. We pray for his little girl - God Bless each of you.

Ed Park

April 28, 2008

Our deepest condolence to your family. May the Lord bless the departed with the eternal peace.

From Ed, Rita and Rachel

Drew Trieger

April 28, 2008

I attended University of Illinois with Andy, and sang with him in ILLVMGC and traveled with him throughout Europe on a fabulous month-long Glee Club trip. I have very fond memories of 'Buddha' (his nickname in club) from college and wish we could sing open fifths and chant to him again as we used to do regularly. Dean Olson would get upset with us for doing it, but a choir needs a deity and we worshipped Andy. I pray his family knows how much we miss him.

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