Joan H. Park

하나님의 사랑하는 딸 박현선 성도님께서 2023년 1월23일, 53세로 하나님의 부르심을 받으셨습니다.

Joan was the beloved daughter to Ho Yeon Park (mother) and Dong Soo Park (father / predeceased on June 6, 1978); treasured granddaughter of Goo Nyun Kang (grandmother / predeceased on September 5, 2000); amazing and supportive sister to Kathy Park, John (Gini) Park of Burlington, VT and Esther (Ryan Tagal) Park; the most wonderful, fun, loving, generous aunt to Ethan Park, Grace Park and Hannah Park-Tagal.

Joan received a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science and Art History from Knox College in 1991 followed by a Masters in Administration from DePaul University in 1997.

She had an extensive and illustrious career working for the City of Chicago in many different roles and capacities. She started in the City of Chicago Law Department from 1992 to 1994. While working during this time, she went on to pursue her master’s degree. As part of her master’s program, Joan had the privilege of being a member of the management team for “Chicago 96” - Democratic National Convention. She then moved on to work for the Chicago Police Department in 1994 where she held various civilian positions, eventually finding her home for the next 20 years at the Chicago Police Academy’s scheduling department from 2003 to 2023.

Faith and family were the two cornerstones in her life. She was a devout Christian that truly lived by example. Joan was an extremely caring daughter to her mom. She was also the world’s most loving aunt to Ethan, Grace and Hannah. She was affectionately called Joan Emo (aunt in Korean) and Joanie - Joanie by Hannah. However, she was also known as Auntie Joan by her friend’s children as well. She truly impacted and loved the people that she cared about with abundance and fierceness.

The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023 10:00 AM, at Swan Lake Chapel, Ridgewood Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL 60016. The Graveside Service will be on Friday, February 3, 11:00 AM, at Ridgewood Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL 60016

천국환송예배 (Celebration of Life Service)

일시: 2023년 2월 3일 오전 10시

장소: Swan Lake Chapel, Ridgewood Cemetery, 9900 Milwaukee Avenue, Des Plaines IL 60016

집례: 강민수 목사님 (레익뷰 언약교회)

하관예배 (Graveside Service)

일시: 2023년 2월 3일 오전 11시

장소: Ridgewood Cemetery, 9900 Milwaukee Avenue, Des Plaines IL 60016

유가족

어머니: 박호연, 아버지: (고 박동수)

언니: 박정선

남동생: 박장혁, 올케: Gini

여동생: 박유선, 제부: Ryan Tagal

조카: 박민재, 박지영, 박복동

In lieu of flowers and donations, please donate to Ann & Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital or St. Jude Hospital in her honor.