Jung Woo Kim

Born on December 13, 1941, in Seoul, Korea, Jung Woo lived a life marked by love, faith, and devotion to his family. In the late 1970s, he immigrated to Seattle, driven by a deep desire to provide a better life for his family and to support his siblings in their academic and professional pursuits.

He is survived by his wife, Kyung Sook Kim; daughter, Heather Mi-Kyung Bresnahan; son-in-law, Jacob Bresnahan; two cherished grandchildren, Dorothy Ji-Kyung and Rodderick Ji-Seong and his youngest brother Jung Han. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Shawn Seon-Kyung Kim.

In his retirement, Jung Woo found joy in life’s simplest and most meaningful moments—gardening alongside his wife, taking scenic walks around Greenlake and the neighborhood, time spent with his grandchildren, and faithfully serving within his church community. He was a devoted member of the Community Church of Seattle in Bothell, WA, where his faith was both a guiding light and a source of deep connection.

Jung Woo’s legacy is one of quiet strength, unwavering faith, playful pranks, and a deep love and devotion for his family. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those who knew and loved him.

A viewing will be held on Friday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home, 11111 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA. The funeral service will take place on Saturday at 9:30 AM at the same location, followed by a graveside service. A reception and lunch will be held immediately after the burial at the OMNI Center, 13231 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jung Woo’s memory to the Asian American Cancer Support Network at https://aacsn.org/support/