C.C Kim was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed her to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, she possessed a tough-minded, “take charge” attitude. She had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and she was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. C.C always sought out the scene of where the action was. Sociable, analytical and pleasant, C.C was an individual who enjoyed life’s challenges.
C.C was born on November 9, 1943 in Tesom, South Korea to her parents, Kung Sung Kim and Ju Yea Song. Always able to express herself well, C.C possessed strong interpersonal skills. She was optimistic in her outlook on life and was able at all times to be open and direct in her communication. Armed with a great wit, C.C was raised to be accepting of others and to implement a strong personal work ethic.
Blessed with a balanced attitude, C.C was able to relate well with others. Her occasional role as family mediator gave her the opportunity to ease tense situations when they occurred. C.C was raised with one brother and one sister. C.C had a strong desire to be treated fairly and would readily offer others the same fairness in return.
Friends and acquaintances found C.C an easy woman to get to know, and those close to her would often praise her open, practical style of communication and relaxed approach to life in general. C.C was uncomplicated and straightforward in her relationships, which allowed her to accept people for what they were. While growing up, she had many friends in school. Later in life, she became friends with Erie Chang, Ann Adair and Tommy Price.
C.C was attentive to Bill's feelings, and she charmed Bill and others with her gift for being able to give freely and generously. A good listener with an engaging personality, C.C was able to bring pleasure and unexpected humor to the relationship.
Very much like a kid herself, C.C identified with the inquisitive and creative side of her children’s personalities. She was able to direct her energy and spontaneity towards helping her children acquire added common sense skills. C.C was blessed with two children, daughter Shauna Walsh and son Brian Walsh. They were also blessed with four grandchildren, Haylee, Katelynn, Benjamin and William Walsh, III.
C.C was a flexible worker who was able to draw the best from others around her. A persuasive individual who was quick to make necessary decisions, C.C’s strengths included being able to think on her feet. She could be a leader who sought impact for her decisions. Gifted with an incredible ability to read body language, C.C was able to positively manipulate situations and motivate others in order to get a task completed. She was a good negotiator who enjoyed new challenges. C.C could multi-task, and she was endowed with entrepreneurial spirit, allowing her to think beyond standard norms when it came to resolving issues in her work environment. Her primary occupation was casino dealer and she was employed for 27 years for Caesar’s Palace.
C.C enjoyed her leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. She had something of an artistic flair in many of the things that she did. She put this creativity toward all of her pastimes. Her favorite pursuits were golf, hiking and she was a Black Diamond skier. She was content to enjoy her hobbies alone but was also willing to share her interests with others.
Because she liked to take risks, C.C was a perfect match for athletics and exercise. She was enthusiastic and confident about these activities. Recreational sports included golf, skiing and hiking. C.C was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed watching her favorite events whenever she got the opportunity. Tops on her list were golf.
C.C was a generous woman who prized that same quality in others. So it’s little wonder that she was so active and giving in her community. Politically, C.C was republican. C.C held close traditional values and as a result, faith was important to her. She was a member of the Christian Church.
Travel and vacations were experiences that C.C truly enjoyed. She preferred to seek out excitement wherever she went and she was partial to vacations that were casual and laid back with an atmosphere of “live and let live.” She was willing to leave her plans open and flexible, just in case something more interesting came along. Favorite vacations included the Sonoma Golf Course in Sonoma, Arizona.
C.C was a lover of animals and cherished her pets. One of C.C’s favorites was Shi Siu dog. They were best friends for 9 years.
When C.C’s retirement finally came in 2001, she was well prepared. She used logical analysis of her retirement options in order to ensure her retirement would be fulfilling. Still, she was able to easily adapt to possible changes and enjoyed just having fun and being relaxed. Her new life involved staying home in Las Vegas. In retirement, she found new pleasure in golfing and skiing.
C.C passed away on November 10, 2018 at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband William; children Shauna and Brian; and grandchildren, William, III, Katelynn, Haylee and Benjamin. Services were held at Rhodes Ranch Golf Club, Las Vegas.
C.C was the kind of person who could win others over easily. A concrete communicator, she relied on her senses to increase her involvement and awareness of others. She was always able to provide amusing repartee to her friends and acquaintances, offering a seemingly endless supply of quips, anecdotes, jokes and stories. If C.C had a theme song written about her, it might well have been “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” She enjoyed her life and the experience of living it. This is how everyone will remember C.C Kim.
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