Our condolences go out to Yunkwang, Nancy, Cindy and to the rest of the Rim family on the passing of Heahwan. We remember how kind it was the time he and Yunkwang made an extra trip to bring us trunks of clothes for our daughter.  May the Lord be with you all.  

~ The Miller Family, Ken, Anna, and Heidi

Heahwan was a shining light for our Synod at a time when we really needed his executive advice, leadership, and vision.  He was committed to ensuring that everything the Synod did radiated the Gospel of Christ.  He not only introduced sound organization and procedures, he also did something truly meaningful for those who worked directly with the Synod:  he brought people together and helped them develop relationships.  Having served as Synod Moderator during his tenure, I will miss him greatly, but rejoice that he is no longer in pain.  Through his life, we can celebrate Christ's resurrection that lifts us all to life eternal.  My prayers go with his family, that they may rest in the peace of Christ.

I give thanks for the life and ministry of Rev. Heahwan Rim. The Eckerd College community is also grateful for Rev. Rim's service on the Eckerd College Spiritual Life Council assisting us in the renewal of the covenant between the college and the synod. Our prayers are with the Rim family.

As a past Moderator of the Synod the South Atlantic, I had so much respect for Heahwan. He led the Synod with dignity, expertise, and efficiency. I am so very saddened as I know he fought the good fight.
Nancy Reimer
Flint River Presbytery
Albany, GA.

My sincere sympathy to the Rim family for their loss. I am very grateful for Heahwan's life and his ministry. He will be missed. Peace and God's comfort to all.  First Spanish Presbyterian Church in Miami.

Heahwan was a great friend and colleague.  He is in a better place, but this place will not be the same without him.   Ed Kelly

Heahwan  was a truly inspiring person. I learned from him the art of executive leadership, the skill of fine listening and, most of all, the grace and humility of Christian discipleship. Our time together, the gifts he gave me personally and the joy of having met his lovely wife Yunkwang, shall remain with me as treasured lessons of the faith of Christ in action.
Sincerely, Ricky Porter, Dublin, Georgia (Savannah Presbytery)

I loved this man so much.  I was a Commissioner to SOSA when he took over.  His organizational skills were awesome and I loved hoe he tried to expand our knowledge of the greater church.  I loved the twinkle in his eyes.  Every night since he resigned as Ex.Director/Stated Clerk of SOSA in my prayers, I asked God to keep Heahwan optimistic about tomorrow as he struggled with today.  How lucky I was to have known him.  I thank God that Heahwan is now home and at peace.  I shall miss you my friend.

On behalf of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, we are so sorry we can't be with you today to celebrate the life of such a compassionate and wise man of God.  It was our joy to serve with Rev. Dr. Rim in the Synod of South Atlantic, Presbyterian Church, USA.   With God, there are no endings, only endless beginnings.  May God comfort your hearts today and bless you with endearing memories that your heart will always treasure.  Our prayers are with you.

Rev. Dr. Rim did all things decently and in order - a stated clerk through and through.  He will be deeply missed in the Presbyterian Church USA. He was a dear colleague in Louisville and in the synod. I offer my prayers of thanksgiving and comfort for his family.

My prayers go out to Rev. Heahwan family, he will be miss . 
"Blessings 

To The Rim Family:

I first met and worked with Heawan during the 1990's in Savannah Presbytery, and we were great friends and colleagues during all the years he served the PCUSA at every level. I very much appreciated his pastoral heart and touch during my struggles in ministry. I will greatly miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with the Rim family for God's comfort and care.
Rev. Donnie R. Woods
Charleston Atlantic Presbytery

Heahwan was a man of great honor and faith. I will miss him here on earth. He helped our denomination to become an even better place. A true servant of God. Prayers for his family.

I am grateful for Heahwan's commitment and service to the church that he loved. I am blessed to have followed him in the Synod of South Atlantic.  Joyce Lieberman, Executive and Stated Clerk, Synod of South Atlantic

I concur that it was an honor to serve in the Office of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) with Heawan.  Rev. Dr. Rim had that rare combination of pastoral insight and logistical analysis.  I will miss him deeply.

It was an honor serving with Heahwan in the office of ministry.  I appreciated his insights and the wisdom that he brought to his roles.  And, I was deeply impressed by his personal prayer life and faith.  Heahwan, I look forward to seeing you again when we meet at Jesus' feet in that great and glad reunion day.

As a commissioner from the Presbytery of Tampa Bay serving on the Committee on Representation to the Synod of South Atlantic it was my joy and privilege to know Rev. Rim. He demonstrated all the skills of leadership that his position required. He would take an unclear topic and make it clear always with a smile on his face. He certainly was an  educator in that a number of Synod meetings involved learning about smaller churches, seminaries, etc.  I recall one such event when I sat next to him on the bus taking us to a Presbyterian supported college.  He told me all about his time in the Army and the duties he carried out. I will miss seeing him but rejoice in the knowledge that he is in the presence of his Lord and Savior.  
Reg Dickey
Elder-Forest Hills Presbyterian

To the family of Heahwan Rim:

My strongest memory of Heahwan was when he prayed over his daughter Cindy, and our son Paul at their wedding.  He spoke in Korean, but there was no doubt in anyone's mind that his powerful message, blessing and covering was directly from and to God, the Almighty.  His voice vibrated through the church in Holiness.

I am sure it was a great blessing and comfort to Heahwan to be surrounded by  all of his family during his last days.

His life was one of integrity, love and service to his family, country and His Lord Jesus Christ.  He had our greatest respect and admiration and we are forever grateful for the legacy that he instilled and left for his family, wife, children, grandchildren and friends.  Thank you Heahwan for your faithfulness.

Rev 14:13  Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord . . . . that they may rest from their labors: and their works do follow them.

Valerie Stancik, Charlotte, NC

Heahwan,

I have always thought that we lived parallel lives. I will miss being able to visit you and sharing our mutual loves and experiences, but I will look forward to seeing you again in the heavenly realm that you and I had the special privilege to proclaim.

Your brother in Christ Jesus,

Glen

OBITUARY

Rev. Heahwan Rim

August 9, 1950 – February 23, 2018

Blount & Curry Funeral Home-Terrace Oaks Chapel

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