Yong Sun Woods

Yong Sun Woods is survived by her husband Reginald Woods, siblings Hong Soon Im, Seng Soon Im, Jong Soon Im, and Yang Soon Im, all living in South Korea. She is also survived by her mother-in-law Ruth Estes, several sisters-in-law, several brothers-in-law, nieces, and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews. Yong Sun is preceded in death by her mother Jin Hee Kim and father Sang Jai Im of South Korea.

Yong Sun was born on August 12, 1957 in South Korea. She married Reginald Woods whom she met while he was stationed in Pusan, South Korea in 1982. After moving to Aurora, Colorado, Yong Sun began working for Embassy Suites as a Room Attendant. Her determination and commitment to hard work soon became evident, as she worked her way up from Room Attendant to the top of her department as the Executive Housekeeper. Yong Sun’s accomplishments included, top accolades in her field and going the extra mile to learn German and Spanish to communicate with her employees. She worked at Embassy Suites for 20 years before accepting a position as an Executive Housekeeper at the Crowne Plaza-Denver International Airport where she continued her professional success. Yong Sun was an excellent friend to anyone she met, especially her co-workers.

Yong Sun was a generous, dedicated, and loving woman who was passionate about her family and friends. She had a special fondness for dogs and had several in her life including Puppy, Slick, Angel, Papy and Candy. Yong Sun also loved turtles, Mickey Mouse, sewing, shopping, children, and animals.

A memorial service will be held on April 1, 2016 at 2pm at Olinger Hampden Mortuary in Denver, Colorado. A reception will be held immediately following the service. All are welcome to join in the celebration of Yong Sun’s life.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Yong Sun Woods Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank –Account Number 7817733012.

The family would like to thank all of our family and friends for their support, kindness, and love during this difficult time.