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This memorial website was created in memory of our beloved mother and wife, Yeon Ohk Park (Shin).  She was a loving mother, devoted wife, doting grandmother, caring sister and aunt, loyal friend and classmate, and a compassionate nurse.  Please pay tribute to her by posting your favorite memories and photos of her on this memorial page.  

It was our mother's wish that we do not hold a funeral service or accept any gifts or donations on her behalf.  Her friends and family have been very generous to her throughout her life and she wanted us to express her utmost gratitude for all the love and generosity that all of you have provided.  On her behalf, we thank you for all the support and love you have given over the years.

이 Website는 딸 셋이 사랑하는 엄마를 기리려고 마련하였습니다.

저희에게 엄마는 사랑 스러웟고 현모양처 이었습니다.

고교 및 대학동문 그리고 지인들 및 병원동료들을 위하여 만들었사오니 많은 포스팅(가능한 사진을 포함)을 부탁드립니다.

엄마는 3달 전부터 내가 세상을 떠나게 되면 아빠, 세 자매 그리고 외삼촌 식구들만이 작별인사로 대신 할 것을 간곡히 부탁 하였습니다. 어떠한 선물 및 부의금을 받지 말라 하였습니다. 이유는 2년 넘게 투병 하는 동안 물심양면으로 너무나 과분한 도움을 받았으니 조금이나마 번거로움을 덜어드리고 싶다하시었고 돌아가시면 화장을 할 터 인데 시신기증을 하여 달라 하시였으며 미리 아빠와 함께 신청을 해 놓았습니다. 

December 24, 2020
December 24, 2020
Mrs. Yeon Park,

It’s been 6 years since you left. I did not understand why the good people have to die young. I still don’t.

My father passed away on April 18 this year when we had a family lunch at a restaurant for my birthday. He died in my arms and I could not hold back my tears for days. He was 78. A lot of people came to mourn the loss and I believe God has a reason to take him away on that day. I know he is finally at peace with God.

Probably many of us do not realize the value of someone until they are gone and have left a big hole in our hearts.

Surely you are deeply missed by so many, your gentle smile is vividly remembered in our memories and your legacy of love and compassion lives on through your family.

Rest in peace with love of God

Yours Truly,

Bryan
June 10, 2019
June 10, 2019
Mrs. Park! I was in Korea recently and thought about you running around with my mom in your youth. It was amazing to see how much Korea has changed for the better. I'm sure you and my mom are laughing about all of the good times you two had in Korea. Thinking of you!
December 24, 2018
December 24, 2018
Thinking of you and your family on what would have been your 67th birthday. The more I think about it, the more I feel that we said goodbye to you and your beautiful smile too early. This separation doesn't seem to dull its bite any less over the years- just different as the years roll on.
May 30, 2017
May 30, 2017
Hi Mrs. Park,

Thinking of you today. We miss your smile, your humor and your love. The passing years doesn't seem to make us miss you any less. 

Love
Sunny
May 30, 2017
May 30, 2017
Dear Mrs. Park,

I can't believe it has been 3 years already. We all miss you so very much, more than words can express. Helen and I talk about you often and just reminisce. You would love the weather right now. It is beautiful for hiking. We love you Mrs. Park!

All my love,
Novert
May 30, 2017
May 30, 2017
Hi Go Mo,

It's been three years already and this time of year is always bittersweet. My wedding anniversary is not too long after you passed away so it brings me back to this sad and joyous time. I wish you could have met Mason. Would would have loved him and he would have loved you.

Love, NaRae
December 23, 2016
December 23, 2016
Dear Halmuni,

Happy birthday! It's Emma and I wanted to tell you that I had a dream about you last night, and then this morning it was your birthday. I wish you were still here with us, and I know that you love us very much. I miss you a lot, and I will never forget about you. I thought of you all day today, and I knew that I should leave something for you on your special day. I hope you are having a blast celebrating it with your parents and husband together, reunited. I love you and miss you.

Love,
Emma
December 16, 2015
December 16, 2015
오늘 밤에 시영 아저씨가 돌아가셨다는 소식을 들었습니다. 저희 어머니께서 최근에 몇번 전화 통화시도 하셨었는데 통화되지 않는다는 말을 들었었습니다. 그동안 수년 동안 한국에서 구하기 어려운 약도 저희 어머니께 보내주셨었는데, 저희 어머니도 소식을 듣고 참 가슴이 아프시답니다. 시영이 아저씨께서 한국에서 1970년대 초반 경 저에게 고급시계를 하나 주셨었는데, 그 생각이 지금 떠오릅니다. 미국이민 가시기 전에 저희 집에 그당시 구하기 힘든 고급 제과점 단팥 도너츠 한 박스 사 오셨는데 그 일도 생각납니다. 참 안타깝습니다. 

삼가 고인을 추모합니다.
November 10, 2015
November 10, 2015
오늘 아빠가 엄마곁으로 가셨다는 소식 들었어
아! 하고 놀랐지만 한편 위안도 된다
이제 엄마하고 같이 계시니 옛날 우리 젊었을 때처럼
웃고 기대에 찼던 좋은 날들을 다시 보내실 거라고
상상해보며 좋은기억만 마음속에 간직한다.
며칠전에 갑자기 엄마결혼사진이 눈에 띄여서
들여다 봤단다. 그래서 더욱 두분이 함께 웃는 모습이
떠오르는지도 몰라.
지난 세월도 엄마는 계속 우리가슴 속에 계셨으니
앞으로도 그러실꺼야
엄마도 아빠도 40년,50년 알고 지냈으니
언제라도 엄마 아빠 얘기 듣고 싶으면 연락해라
딸들아!
이제 세대가 바뀌는 모양이야
너무 슬퍼하지 말고
씩씩하게 잘살아^^

엄마와 아빠의 친구
창명 아줌마
June 6, 2015
June 6, 2015
언제나 옆에 웃으며 있는 듯....
모두가 그렇게 느끼는 거 아닐까?
항상 기분좋게 기억하며 ...
May 30, 2015
May 30, 2015
I can't believe it has been already a year. I feel like you still live in corona and still think you can pick up the phone when I call. I couldn't remove your phone number in my contact list for a while...
Jay and I still talk about you and miss you so much. But we think that you are in great place and be very happy up there! We pray for you!! Have a lovely day up there!!!^^
May 11, 2015
May 11, 2015
Missed you , my friend and most of the time "my Mother "
May 10, 2015
May 10, 2015
It's my first Mother's Day without you... I miss you so much. I love you, umma.
February 11, 2015
February 11, 2015
Happy Birthday! Funny how you always celebrated your birthday based on the lunar calendar. I miss you and I love you.
August 5, 2014
August 5, 2014
삼가 고인을 추모합니다.

제가 10여년 전에 네브래스카에 거주할 때 한국음식을 두 박스나 보내주셔서 늘 감사하게 생각하고 있었습니다.  더 건강하게 오래사셨으면 좋았을 터인데 참 안타까운 마음입니다.
July 10, 2014
July 10, 2014
Dear Mrs. Park,
People have such beautiful things to say about you, and although we only met a few times, you were always so poised, gracious, and strong. These are all things I see in Lisa. Not to mention your great bone structure, which Lisa also inherited. We were all brought to tears when we heard the news of your passing and wept even more when we heard that Lisa and Jeff are expecting their first child. And then we guffawed with tearful joy when we learned that Lisa was able to tell you herself on Mother's Day that she was expecting your next grandchild. We promise to take care of Lisa and your new grand baby.
July 1, 2014
July 1, 2014
Yeon Park:
Can't think of any better words to describe how I am grateful for all your caring and support when I first came to Irvine back in 1996. Still have the photo of you and your family taken in the night of Christmas Eve when you invited me for dinner. It was you that helped me to settle in and to finish up my degree when I was totally lost in direction, and provided comfort when I was feeling homesick. What makes me deeply saddened is that I will never have a chance to tell you "Thank You" in person again. I truly thank you for your comforting and cheering words.

Mr. Park, Julie, Helen and Lisa:
Though I am deeply mourning for your loss, I do believe God has taken your wife/mom because she was such an extraordinarily wonderful person that he wanted to have her with him, and believe she will rest in peace and stay in our hearts in eternity.

God bless all.

Truly,
Bryan
June 16, 2014
June 16, 2014
신연옥 회장님

"생각난다 그 오솔길...그대가 만들어 준 꽃반지 끼고.."
다정히 손-잡고 거닐던 그 오솔길.. "

기억하세요?  Keyboard들고 찾아간 저에게 투병중에도 청아한 음성으로 남편과 함께 불러 주신 노래 선물.

슬픔도 고통도 없는 그 곳에서 평화의 안식을 누리소서!
우리 만나는 그날까지...
June 13, 2014
June 13, 2014
어제 아줌마께서 떠나셨다는 얘기를 듣고 많이 놀랐습니다. 많이 아프셨지만 그래도 기적을 기대했었나봅니다.
항상 따뜻한 말과 지혜로운 생각을 늘 해주셨던 분.
왜 우리와 더 오래오래 함께 하지않으셨는지 참 많이 서운합니다.
자주 찾아뵙지못해도 오래도록 만난 사람처럼 늘 다정했던 분, 마음이 바다같이 넓었던 분, 참 지혜로우셨던 분으로 늘 기억하겠습니다.
하늘나라에서 건강하고 행복하게 지내세요.
June 7, 2014
June 7, 2014
"Julie,Helen,Lisa

내 친구 연옥은 큰 나무다.

그 곁에 가면
구겨진 마음이 펴지고
시끄러운 마음 가라앉고
어두운 마음에 미소띄게 해주는,그래서 다가 가고픈 나무.

그 어떤 것에서도 자유로운 영혼을 지닌
아름다운 사람,

내가 연옥을 만난 건 행운이다!

지금도 너희 세 딸 Julie와 Helen과 Lisa 에게서
그 나무는 함께 하겠지?

엄마 표현대로

보고 싶은 마음이 커
먹먹해 진다.
June 6, 2014
June 6, 2014
Dear Mrs. Park,

Even though we only met a few times, I am so blessed to be friends with your amazing daughter, Lisa. I remember when I first met you at Lisa's shower. I enjoyed talking to you so much! You were so gracious, so kind, gentle and such a good listener. Lisa certainly takes after you! Please know I will be thinking of you often and saying prayers for the whole family. 

Love,
Megan
June 6, 2014
June 6, 2014
Dear Mrs. Park,

Your family and friends do (and always will) miss you terribly. You raised such remarkable women, and I am sure you were so proud of each of them for what they have accomplished, the families they have created, and the women they have become. The pictures of you as a young woman are so beautiful, and remind me so much of Lisa.

We are praying for you and your family.

Best,
Martha
June 6, 2014
June 6, 2014
어머님, 

오늘도 하루를 보내면서 어머님이 우리와 함께 있지않다는게 믿끼지가 않네요. 어머님 집으로가서 또 제가좋아하는 낙지볶음을 요리해주시고 웃는 얼굴로 저희를 맏아주실것 같아요. 항상 저희를 사랑해주시고 모자란 것을 감싸해주신 어머님이 또 보고 싶고 그리워요. 

재이
June 5, 2014
June 5, 2014
Dear 할머니,

I really miss you. I'll miss you very much. You did a lot for me. Do not forget how much I love you!

Love you forever and ever,
Jeremy Y Kang
June 5, 2014
June 5, 2014
Dear Mrs. Park,

We are so very saddened that you have left us, but it warms all our hearts to know that your kindness, generosity and love will forever live on in your loving family and all those who had the good fortune to know you.

Throughout your life, you managed to always bring energy and enthusiasm to everyone around you, even as you worked tirelessly to give your wonderful daughters the best life possible. You are, quite simply, an inspiration.

We honor you, we thank you, we miss you, we love you.

Warmly,

Jeff
June 4, 2014
June 4, 2014
Dear Julie, 

Thank you for sharing your mother's memorial website. Its wonderful to see a glimpse into your mother's life and the memories your family has shared. She was such a beautiful woman and I will continue to say prayers for your family.

Much love - Beverly
June 4, 2014
June 4, 2014
Dear Julie,

So sorry for your loss. These photos are a beautiful tribute to her life and the family and friends who loved her dearly.  She will be missed. Praying for you and your family during this sad time. Love you! Susan
June 4, 2014
June 4, 2014
Dear Halmuni,
I love you very, very much and I wanted to say hi. We miss you very much and I want you to know that I'll never forget you and you will always stay in my heart.<3 <3 <3
                    Love,
                         Noelle
June 4, 2014
June 4, 2014
Dear Halmuni,
           I loved hanging out with you. I wish you were still with me. I love you very much.
                Love.
                     Emma
June 4, 2014
June 4, 2014
Dear Halmuni,

I love you and miss you so much. I'm glad you are in a better place now and no longer in pain. I love you so much! You are very close and will always be dear to my heart.<3 <3 <3

Love,
Annabelle <3 <3 <3
June 4, 2014
June 4, 2014
Dear Julie,
Sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. Your mother is a beautiful woman inside and out. I will pray for your strength and comfort.
Love,Jeanny
June 4, 2014
June 4, 2014
julie,helen,lisa
엄마 생각에 가슴이 미어진다.
엄마는 정말 대단한 사람이었어!
이젠 너희들을 잊지 않고 기억할 께.
아빠 모시고 행복하게 지내..
June 4, 2014
June 4, 2014
Yeon , we will miss you , you are in our hearts , in our thoughts always , the memories that we have are forever and we love you ......our prayers for James , Julie and family , Helen and Emma , Lisa and family . 

Love ,
Linda
June 3, 2014
June 3, 2014
Dear Halmi,

I love you very much. I want to tell you I miss you very much. I am sad you left. You were very nice to me.

Love.

Sophie

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December 24, 2020
December 24, 2020
Mrs. Yeon Park,

It’s been 6 years since you left. I did not understand why the good people have to die young. I still don’t.

My father passed away on April 18 this year when we had a family lunch at a restaurant for my birthday. He died in my arms and I could not hold back my tears for days. He was 78. A lot of people came to mourn the loss and I believe God has a reason to take him away on that day. I know he is finally at peace with God.

Probably many of us do not realize the value of someone until they are gone and have left a big hole in our hearts.

Surely you are deeply missed by so many, your gentle smile is vividly remembered in our memories and your legacy of love and compassion lives on through your family.

Rest in peace with love of God

Yours Truly,

Bryan
June 10, 2019
June 10, 2019
Mrs. Park! I was in Korea recently and thought about you running around with my mom in your youth. It was amazing to see how much Korea has changed for the better. I'm sure you and my mom are laughing about all of the good times you two had in Korea. Thinking of you!
December 24, 2018
December 24, 2018
Thinking of you and your family on what would have been your 67th birthday. The more I think about it, the more I feel that we said goodbye to you and your beautiful smile too early. This separation doesn't seem to dull its bite any less over the years- just different as the years roll on.
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May 30, 2015

So, a year has passed since you left.  I have felt your absence every day, sometimes with painful pangs in my heart and other days with wistful nostalgia.  Some of your memories brought me to tears while others made me giggle and smile.  My heart hurt a little bit when anybody spoke about their mom and my voice cracked slightly whenever I had to tell anyone that you had passed. 

I wait for you at night to show up in my dreams.  You have appeared only twice, both times you looked at me with sad eyes trying to comfort me.  In one of the dreams, I had gotten a drastically short haircut and was feeling insecure and a little anxious.  You rubbed my head and told me that it was going to be alright.  I woke up crying that morning because I realized how much support you provided to me over the years and that I would never hear those words again.  You looked at me with those sad eyes because you knew that I was struggling with life without you. 

Umma, I want to you to know that I am doing well.  There were some very difficult times after you passed and I am sorry that I worried you in heaven.  I am stronger now and I pray that you will appear in my dreams with your beautiful radiant smile and tell me that you are at peace and you are proud of me.  Thanks for loving me unconditionally and for the extreme sacrifices you have made in your life for my sake.  I miss you every day.  I love you so much.  I wish I said these words more often to you out loud when you were alive.  Let’s meet again in my dreams…

 

       

친정엄마

November 20, 2014

 

 

 

        어머님을 추모하며

 

        사월의 어느 날이었지요

        어머니가 세상을 떠나신 날은

        아직도 산등성이에 유채화는 하늘거리고

        맑고 따뜻한 날 이었습니다.

        

        일본치하의 어려운 시절에 태어나셔서

        육이오를 치른 힘든 시대를 살아오셨습니다.

        제게 빈 젖을 물리며

        함께 울었다고도 하셨습니다.

        노상 먹이 걱정만 하였었지요.

        삶의 모든 염려를 놓으신 후에도

        마지막까지 어머니를 붙드신 것은

        자식들 배고플 걱정 이였습니다.

 

        이제

        그렇게도 사랑하시던

        오빠와 저를 뒤로 하시고

        홀연히 떠나신 어머님

        50 이 넘은 내 얼굴을

        그리도 쓰다듬어 주시던 따뜻했던 손길

        벌써

        그리움이 사무쳐 가슴이 멥니다.

 

        그러나

        지금은 버겁던 육신을 벗어나셔서

        93세의 삶을 끝내시고

        천국에서 평화롭게 쉬고 계시리라 믿기에

        슬픔을 달랩니다.

 

오는 4월7일이면 엄마가 돌아가신 일년이 되는 날이다. 엄마가 미국에

오신 것은 1983년 봄. 내가 미국에 들어 온지도 10년쯤 되던 해

아버지가 돌아가시고 난 뒤 많이 힘들어하시기에 막내딸집 구경이나

하시라고 모셔왔다.  날 보신 엄마는 많이 우셨다. 아이 셋을 혼자

키우는 것이 대견하면서도 불쌍하시다 하면서 자꾸 우셨다. 그 이후

돌아가실 때까지 20년, 오로지 딸의 육신을 편하게 하시려는 끈임 업

는 노력을 하셨다. 일 나갈 준비로 꾸물거리면 엄마는 내 점심가방

 

을 들고 차 문 앞에서 기다리곤 하셨다. 아이들 기르느라 밤일을

오래 했는데 오빠네 사시는 엄마는 30분을 걸어오셔서 내가 잠자는

동안에 부엌을 말끔히 치워 놓곤 내가 일어나기 전에 가셨다.

엄마는 차타고 시원한 바람 쏘이는 것을 좋아해서 내가 노는 날

이면 우린 언제나 차 속에서 길 위에서 시간을 보내곤 했다.

오빠네 부부가 이민 왔을 땐 당연히 아들하고 사셔야 한다며

뒤도 안 돌아보고 보따리를 싸시던 엄마. 아이 셋 키우느라,

직장일 하랴, 남편 밥 해주랴 바쁘기만 한 나를 무척이나 그리워

하셨다. 아들 부부야 매일 보니 궁금한 건 딸. 딸이 와야 시장에도,

공원에도 가시고, 외식도 하실 수 있으니 매일 기다리셨다.

연금을 타시는 날에는 미국에 와서 이렇게 호강하시는 것이 딸 덕분

이라 하시며 한 턱을 쓰시곤 했다. 엄마는 미국을 참 좋아 하셨다.

편리해서, 깨끗해서 좋고, 수다스러운 동네 여자들 없어서 좋고

또 아들 딸 다 자가용이 있어서 타기만 하면 가니까 좋다고 하셨다.

내가 나이를 들어서 보니 엄마는 미인이었다. 얼굴도 예쁘시고,

깔끔하시고, 여성다우시고, 정이 많으시고ㅡ.그러나 쉽게 노여워

하시고 슬퍼하시고 쓸쓸해 하셨다. 난 엄마가 계신 오빠 집을 

수시로 드나들며 엄마가 해 주시는 옛날 음식을 즐겨했다. 올케도

조카들도 별로인 그 어려웠을 때의 음식을 오빠와 나는 맛있게

먹어 엄마를 기쁘게 해 드렸다. 90 이 넘으신 후에는 차츰차츰

체력이 다 하여 정신도 오락가락 하시더니 오빠도 나도 알아보지

못 하셨다 그렇게 세상사를 다 내려놓으신 후엔 노래도 부르시고

춤도 추시고 항상 웃으시며 귀여운 할머니가 되셨다. 내 나이

50 이 넘도록 내 곁을 지켜 주시던 어머니 ㅡ.갑자기 돌아가시면

우리 두 남매가 힘들어 할까봐 3년이란 시간을 주셨다. 그리고

정말 조용히 애기 같은 얼굴로 세상을 떠나셨다. 그렇지만 내 마

음속에 계시는 엄마는 언제나 나와 함께 하시고 나를 사랑 하신다.

나 또한 세 딸의 엄마이고 난 그들에게 어떤 엄마인지ㅡ.

엄마 사랑해요.

 

 

 

            

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