Elaine E. Sun

She was survived by her daughter, Maureen Sun (Michael) Ford; son, Keith Sun; siblings, Wally (Carol) Hugh, Eileen (Donald) Ogawa, GuyGee (Linda) Hugh, Woody Lawrence (Olivia Hszieh) Hugh, Donald (Joane) Hugh, and Karen (Bob) Tsutsui; three grandchildren, Jaclyn Ford, Jason Ford, Christopher Sun; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and friends who were like family to her.

Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Y Sun Jr; brothers Wilming and Melvin Hugh; sisters Joanmae Hugh Lee, Sara Hugh; and her special "twin" sister, Lucky Inouye.

Elaine was born and raised in Chicago’s Chinatown, a place that remained dear to her heart. She loved returning to visit and sharing stories from her childhood there. In 1961, she moved with her husband to the Washington, D.C. metro area, where they built a life together and raised their children. As a full-time wife and mother, Elaine was deeply committed to building a loving home — one that became like a second home to many — and to ensuring her children experienced all that life had to offer.

Later, she returned to the workforce, eventually joining the U.S. government before ultimately retiring as a travel agent — a dream job that allowed her to see the world her journeys took her to Africa, Russia, Turkey, Greece, China, Morocco, Egypt, Alaska, Spain, and countless other destinations across Europe, Asia, and the United States. As they faced health challenges later in life, she and her husband found joy in casino getaways — a cherished escape that brought her much happiness in her final years.

Elaine lived life as most of us would want to — full of passion, always seeing the positive (some might say through rose-colored glasses), with humor, and surrounded by friends and family who loved her.

Service and burial at Arlington National Cemetery (along with her husband, Jay) to be scheduled.