Our beloved mother of the Chun ohana passed away June 12, 2020 on Kaua`i, Born to parents Wilfred and Louise Hussey in Hilo on July 12, 1933, she graduated from Hilo High and worked for a little while before meeting the love of her life, Henry, and starting a family in Honolulu. There she lived for the rest of her life until the last six months spent on Kaua`i. Preceded in death by husband, Henry Q.H. Chun; brothers Wilfred Jr. and Roy Hussey; and grandson Seth Yamamoto; Myrna is survived by her four children; Cindy (Aki) Sinoto, Lillis (Leonard) Yamamoto, Maury (Linda) Chun, and Sean (Jaye) Chun; 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Abilene/Lorene (Earl) Akim-Seu and brother, Clifford (Cheryl) Hussey; and also many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Myrna and Henry were instrumental in the establishment of the Old Vineyard Street Residents Association which, with the kokua of many friends, successfully negotiated with the State of Hawai`i for many local residents, living in Souza Court, who would have been displaced by construction of the existing parking lot next to the State DOE Liliuokalani Building. This led to the development of the Old Vineyard Street Apartments, an affordable housing project, jointly sponsored by State and Federal agencies. For over four decades, Myrna remained working as its on-site manager, first under Chaney & Brooks Company and currently under Urban Real Estate Company. Mahalo to these companies, past and current residents, Charter Members of the Association, and the many friends who volunteered legal assistance.
Special Mahalo to Dr. John Mickey, Gail, and staff at Straub Hospital for their kindness and care provided to Myrna over the years as well as everyone at Hale Nani Rehab Facility on O`ahu and the Garden Isle Care Facility staff for the care and comfort provided during the latter part of her stay on Kaua’i, especially during the isolation due to the corona virus shutdown.
Private burial will take place at the State of Hawaii Veteran’s Cemetery on the grounds of Hawaiian Memorial Park in Kane`ohe, O`ahu.
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