Hyong Pun Kim

Hyong Pun Kim, age 73, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Seoul, Korea, Hyong embodied grace, strength, and unwavering faith throughout her life.

She was known for her deep love for her family and her unshakable devotion to God. She found joy in simple things — singing hymns, nurturing her garden, and cooking meals that brought people together.

To know Hyong was to witness a woman of humility, kindness, and quiet strength. Her wisdom, warmth, and optimism touched the lives of everyone around her.

She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Yong Kun Kim; her daughter Shelly Kim; her son Shell hyen Shawn Kim; and her beloved grandchildren, Hannah, Elijah, and Terry Kim. She is also survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews who will continue to carry her memory in their hearts.

Hyong’s legacy of faith, love, and selflessness will live on in those who were blessed to know her.

Footprints in the Sand

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.

Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.

Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,

other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed

that during the low periods of my life,

when I was suffering from

anguish, sorrow or defeat,

I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord,

“You promised me Lord,

that if I followed you,

you would walk with me always.

But I have noticed that during

the most trying periods of my life

there have only been one

set of footprints in the sand.

Why, when I needed you most,

you have not been there for me?”

The Lord replied,

“The times when you have

seen only one set of footprints,

is when I carried you.”

-Mary Stevenson