Woo Suk Suh

“Give me a problem and I’ll hand you a solution.” Those who knew Woo Suk Suh would agree that that motto accurately described him. Woo was a man of great drive and a very original, independent thinker. For Woo, no challenge was impossible, and just about any desired result was within his grasp. Woo placed great trust in his intuition. Since that intuition generally led him in the right direction, who was he to doubt it.

He was the son of Jung Jun Suh and Yong Sook Park. His childhood found him in Seoul, South Korea until 1984, and has resided in South Florida for 26 years where he matured into the independent person he eventually became.

Woo grew up with Two siblings. Brother Yong Suk and sister Yong Ja. Woo could be seen as being stubborn by his siblings. It was important to him that he was perceived as “right” when it came to his part in those typical family spats. However, this quality did not over power his caring for his family. This ability to balance his family, with his need to be seen as right, helped him to develop into a young adult while enjoying many good times with his family.

Woo's inventive side developed as he moved into his college years. When Woo found himself involved in an area that particularly interested him, he could organize and complete any task that was given to him and make it look as if he hadn't really needed to put forth any effort. He also pursued graduate school, earning his Doctorate in Christian Education. He had found his calling, and through the years he did many things to help people. He opened a Christian Retreat which has been growing for 10 years, and before his passing, wrote a Christian book to be published in March. Even after his death, Woo Suk Suh's legacy will live on forever.

Woo Suk Suh met and fell inlove with Jung Ja Suh in Seol, South Korea. On June 25th, 1968 they were married. Jung's sensitivity to Woo's needs proved to be a wonderful influence on this man, who preferred to live in his “gut.” Jung's influence brought Woo to a new emotional level, one that eventually enhanced all of his other gifts and abilities. Jung was able to help Woo appreciate the fact that others made contributions and also supported Woo who built his life on a Christian Foundation. He was Elder at Immanuel Mission Church. Because of this, Woo grew as a person.

Woo often neglected his own feelings in order to give to others. This was very true when it came to how he dealt with his children. He was able to hand on to each child a number of strong values. He taught them to appreciate their abilities, gave them a desire to persevere despite obstacles and set within them a drive to succeed. He had Two children, One Daughter Clara (Namwook) Paik, and one son Steve ( Gajin) Suh. He also had Three grandchildren, Christopher and Emily Paik and Christian Suh. They were always aware of how much Woo loved them.

During Woo's professional working years, he was at his best when working independently. It became the hallmark of his performance. Woo was generally able to refocus his drive and determination and readily work toward finding a way to get things done that was beneficial to himself and his co-workers. His primary occupation was as owner of a jewelry supply store.

Due to Woo's loyalty and passion for following things through to their conclusion, he found that he was a definite asset to many organizations. Once he was firmly behind a common goal, Woo's skills became an integral part of the planning process and the success of any project. Throughout his later years, Woo was an active member of the Immanuel Mission Church-Elder. Doctorate in Christian Educacion, wrote a Christian Book to be published in March, He opened a Christian Retreat Center which has been open for ten years. Woo's contributions were valued as being the “structure” person of each individual organization.

Woo Suk Suh passed away on February 24, 2010 at Memorial West Hospital in Pembroke Pines, Florida. He is survived by his wife Jung Ja Suh, his children: Clara (Namwook) Paik and Steve (Gajin)Suh; siblings, Yong (Il Chung) Ja, & Yong (Booja) Suk; grandchildren: Christopher Paik, Emily Paik and Christian Suh. A visitation will be held Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home South , 2401 SW 64th Ave., Davie, FL. with funeral service at 2:00 pm. Woo Suk Suh will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Garden South immediately following the services.

Woo Suk Suh was always drawn to what was measurable, practical and factual. He was a very competent person who expected competence from others. He could be headstrong and certain about the way things were suppose to be. He was determined in every aspect of his life and certain that he was usually right about things. He trusted his intuition over all else, even if it opposed the popular belief, and he had faith in his inner vision and speculations. He wanted to be acknowledged by others as having made a contribution to whatever he was working on. His family and friends will miss his fierce determination, relentless innovations and analytic mind. He leaves with all those who knew him many wonderful memories.