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KOHONG JACK SUN
September 19, 1950 ~ October 12, 2017

Kohong Jack Sun, 67, of Vancouver, WA, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2017. He was born in Pusan, S. Korea to Jung Fang and Yulan Sung. He graduated from the National Taiwan University and he continued his education at Portland State University. He married his wife, Joy, in 1972 and together they raised two children, Krystal and Jonathan. Kohong had many hobbies, and every hobby he picked up he mastered. He loved gardening, cutting stones, fishing, hunting, golfing and mushroom hunting. He also stayed up on current events and was a savvy business man. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joy. He is survived by his second wife, Yuexin; children, Jonathan and Krystal; stepchildren, Jack and Hannah; grandson, Robert; siblings, Bruce, Catherine, Brian, Danny; and soon to arrive grandson, Jack Lawrence. All services are being held at Finley Sunset Hills Mortuary: A viewing will be held on October 19th from 2-5p.m.; October 20th, 10a.m.-5p.m.; and October 21st, 3-5p.m. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 22nd at 9:30a.m. with a committal service to follow at Sunset Hills Memorial Park.
Please sign Kohong's Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Oct. 18, 2017.
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Ahh. I'm so sad to see this about Jack. I worked for Jack and Joy and 1988 when I was 18 years old as a dishwasher for 9 months. I have such good memories working with Joy, and Jack and the little guy who was maybe around 5, would often come in the eves. I loved working a split-shift and eating family style with the whole crew around the big round back table every day after lunch rush. The good old days. Loved working for them. They were very kind and savvy. Good mentors. Much respect. RIP Jack and Joy. Condolences to the kiddos.
Tara Richards

Tara Viertel Richards

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March 10, 2023

This is a sad day for our family, because we lost our friend, Kohong Sun. We came here to say good-bye to him, and support his wife Yuexin Le, and the children and family. We came to share our memories of Kohong with all of his friends and family.
We can still picture Kohong in front of us. Kohong was sincere, had a good sense of humor, was funny and enthusiastic, and lived life to its fullest.
Kohong, most importantly, you gave the children a new home with both a mom and a dad. As time went on, we see that, like a big brother, you seemed younger, were handsome and full of vitality, you became better and Yuexin was more beautiful. In the past 10 years, you and Yuexin,your sweet partner, and the children, lived in healthy happiness. You let us see that the world is really beautiful, life is really beautiful.
In particular, in these 10 years, you and Yuexin supported and raised the children together. We are all deeply grateful to you. Thank you for the joy you brought to your friends and children through your support of them and their wants, needs, and lives.
Rest in peace, friend and big brother, farewell, we will always miss you.

Yan Zhao, Jeff Croxford, Ray Zhang

November 6, 2017

October 20, 2017

The beloved big brother, the village is never the same without you being around. You are in our hearts forever!

Cong-Qiu and Hong Chu

October 20, 2017

My husband and I are deeply saddened by the news of your loss. Our hearts go out with you and your family. Kohong, my husband's best friend, will be forever in our hearts!

Jing Huang

October 19, 2017

So sorry for the families loss of Jack. I worked at Peking Garden and became fast friends with Joy and loved being around the family. Jack was at the restaurant in the evenings, was always pleasant, could always get a smile out if him.
Again, so sorry for your loss.
Debbie Derr (Glasow at the time)

Debbie Derr

October 18, 2017

Marvin and Sue Benson

Sending compassionate love and sympathies to all of Kohong's fmily at this very sad time. Keeping his children in my thoughts and prayers! And sending love to Yuexin and her children who are grieving too. Know that you are so loved! Unexpected death can complicate the grieving process. Please get the help you need. Keeping you all in prayer!

Sue Benson

October 18, 2017

My deep condolences to his family and friends.Jack was always kind to me and had a great sense of humor. I really liked Jack and was always a straight up guy, he will be missed.

Kevin Ledbetter

October 18, 2017

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Oct

19

Viewing

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Finley Sunset Hills Mortuary

6801 SW SUNSET HWY, Portland, OR

Oct

20

Viewing

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Finley Sunset Hills Mortuary

6801 SW SUNSET HWY, Portland, OR

Oct

21

Viewing

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Finley Sunset Hills Mortuary

6801 SW SUNSET HWY, Portland, OR

Oct

22

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

Finley Sunset Hills Mortuary

6801 SW SUNSET HWY, Portland, OR

Oct

22

Committal

Sunset Hills Memorial Park

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Finley-Sunset Hills Mortuary & Sunset Hills Memorial Park - Portland

6801 SW SUNSET HWY, Portland, OR 97225

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