Young N Kim

Young Nam Kim Born on January 3rd, 1934 in Gimhae South Korea Passed on October 5th, 2023 at 10:30pm CT Young Nam's Life's Journey With great sorrow, we announce the passing of our mother, wife, and a grandmother. Young Nam was 3rd of 5 siblings comprised of three boys and two girls. She was orphaned at age 10 as both of her parents passed away around the same time as one parent suffered from a stroke and the other from infection diseases. Subsequently, she and her siblings were under the care of the oldest, a brother who was 10 years older. At 20 years of age, her older brother had married and was challenged to accommodate his new married life as well as taking care of his siblings. During this time, she found a safe space and love at a local catholic church where she spent most of her earlier years. To survive financially, Young Nam supported herself by tutoring and studying while she was accepted and attended the country's top womens' high school (Kyung Nam High School). After graduation from the high school, she worked as a governess for a wealthy family to support herself while she attended the Seoul National University School of Education concentrating on English. She was one of few women who were accepted to the Seoul National University at the time. Young Nam graduated from Seoul University and married Hee Yoon Kim at age 23. By this time, she had developed a determination and vision for her future family in the US. Young Nam and Hee Yoon immigrated to the US. Young Nam and Hee Yoon have three children. Their adult children now are well educated and established. Much of her children's successes are attributable to Young Nam's tireless dedication, attention and motivation provided to her children. She was fearless to set standards and remove obstacles for her children while demanding the best from them as she believed that there are no barriers to achieving one's goals and dreams. At the same time, she showed love and compassion for her children as well as those in need. Her children attribute their successes to her. Young Nam was a serial entrepreneur where she found bold investment opportunities all around her. For example, she purchased lands during the great Midwest draught to farm ginseng in Wisconsin leading to significant revenue generation at a time when the farming industry was unaware of the crop's value nor farming techniques. She was also a savvy investor in commercial and residential properties. Young Nam was strong willed and stubborn but she also had an enormous heart. She was generous, brave and full to the brim with love for God as she has been a devout Catholic her entire life and her children. She will be missed dearly. Young Nam is survived by her husband, Hee Yoon Kim, children, Sunny Kim, Helen Kim, Stella Kim, grandchildren Sophia Ko, Peter Kim, Winston Kim, Maxie Kim, Julia Kim, David Kim, Maria Kim and great grandchildren, Caleb Ko and Clara Ko. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM with visitation one hour prior on Saturday, October 14th at Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel, 5000 W. 50th St., Edina, 952-920-3996.

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Young N Kim

January 3, 1934 - October 5, 2023

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Young N Kim

January 3, 1934 - October 5, 2023

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