Ki Won "Tony" Kim

Tony is survived by his wife, Chung Sook (Susan) Kim as well as his sons, Kelly and Dennis. He is preceded in death by his family in South Korea.

Tony was born on June 16, 1942, in Kyung-Sangmando Province in South Korea. He spent his early adulthood in Vietnam while serving in the South Korean army as it supported the American war effort.

After military service, he traveled the world and visited 22 countries before coming to Canada. Upon arriving in Vancouver in 1972, Tony instantly realized that this would be his new home.

He began work as a crane operator, met Susan and they married only a year later. They welcomed Kelly in 1974 and Dennis in 1976. He continued operating cranes into the 80s and even worked on the construction of BC Place Stadium.

In the late '80s, his focus shifted to running the family businesses which included a number of restaurants and a hotel in Victoria, BC. His sons remember him as a dedicated father who spent time outside of family and work helping others. An example would be his term as the president of the Korean Society of Victoria where he assisted new Korean immigrants who were settling into the area.

Tony was very talented with machines and could often be found repairing automobiles and appliances despite limited training and no internet to use as a guide.

He was a generous individual who loved to golf and who was passionate about traveling (to 75 countries in total). He was also an active and dedicated member of the Church.

A funeral is scheduled for 10 AM on July 16, 2022, at Ocean View Funeral Home in Burnaby. Pastor Deok Kyoo Lim will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Tony's life.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Tony's charity of choice which was Vancouver General Hospital.

Condolences can be sent to https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/10808021. The family would like to thank the oncology staff at VGH and the end-of-life caregivers at Burnaby General Hospital and St. Michael's Hospice for their dedication to his comfort.