Chong Ok Landon,75, passed away peacefully December 19, 2022 in her home in University Place, WA. She was a University Place resident for over 42 years. Chong was born in South Korea on May 7, 1947. Her childhood was interrupted by the Korean War and the countries' recovery once it ended. It was a very frightful time and experience for her. Prior to the war and afterwards her father and mother farmed and had a small orchard, raising peaches and pears commercially.
Chong married Bruce Landon in 1970 at the US Embassy in Seoul, South Korea. She arrived in the United States in 1971. She was proud to become a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1974. She was a longtime employee of Nalley's Fine Foods, primarily working in the chip plant. Following her employment at Nalley's she worked in food service at Ft. Lewis for several years before retiring in 2011.
Chong enjoyed family and friends. She was an excellent cook; everyone looked forward to her Korean dishes. Gardening was a favorite pastime for her; she usually planted a good sized garden and supplied her Korean garlic to all who wanted some. She also enjoyed outdoor activities such as perch fishing trips to Westport with friends from work, clamming trips to Copalis Beach and Hood Canal, camping with family and friends, hiking, and especially trips to the mountains looking for wild mushrooms in the fall.
Chong is missed by many, including sisters-in-law Kathy Lickteig, Barb Reiff and Lee, Kyung Suk of Korea, brother-in-law Dale Landon and their families totaling 32 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother in Korea and son Michael. Chong had an enormous amount of courage and determination that she displayed throughout her life, especially including the last 10-12 years fighting Alzheimer's disease. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bruce.
Services will be held at 1pm on January 13, 2023 in the Evergreen Chapel at New Tacoma Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service.
Chong married Bruce Landon in 1970 at the US Embassy in Seoul, South Korea. She arrived in the United States in 1971. She was proud to become a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1974. She was a longtime employee of Nalley's Fine Foods, primarily working in the chip plant. Following her employment at Nalley's she worked in food service at Ft. Lewis for several years before retiring in 2011.
Chong enjoyed family and friends. She was an excellent cook; everyone looked forward to her Korean dishes. Gardening was a favorite pastime for her; she usually planted a good sized garden and supplied her Korean garlic to all who wanted some. She also enjoyed outdoor activities such as perch fishing trips to Westport with friends from work, clamming trips to Copalis Beach and Hood Canal, camping with family and friends, hiking, and especially trips to the mountains looking for wild mushrooms in the fall.
Chong is missed by many, including sisters-in-law Kathy Lickteig, Barb Reiff and Lee, Kyung Suk of Korea, brother-in-law Dale Landon and their families totaling 32 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother in Korea and son Michael. Chong had an enormous amount of courage and determination that she displayed throughout her life, especially including the last 10-12 years fighting Alzheimer's disease. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bruce.
Services will be held at 1pm on January 13, 2023 in the Evergreen Chapel at New Tacoma Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service.
Chong Ok Landon,75, passed away peacefully December 19, 2022 in her home in University Place, WA. She was a University Place resident for over 42 years. Chong was born in South Korea on May 7, 1947. Her childhood was interrupted by the Korean War and the countries' recovery once it ended. It was a very frightful time and experience for her. Prior to the war and afterwards her father and mother farmed and had a small orchard, raising peaches and pears commercially.
Chong married Bruce Landon in 1970 at the US Embassy in Seoul, South Korea. She arrived in the United States in 1971. She was proud to become a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1974. She was a longtime employee of Nalley's Fine Foods, primarily working in the chip plant. Following her employment at Nalley's she worked in food service at Ft. Lewis for several years before retiring in 2011.
Chong enjoyed family and friends. She was an excellent cook; everyone looked forward to her Korean dishes. Gardening was a favorite pastime for her; she usually planted a good sized garden and supplied her Korean garlic to all who wanted some. She also enjoyed outdoor activities such as perch fishing trips to Westport with friends from work, clamming trips to Copalis Beach and Hood Canal, camping with family and friends, hiking, and especially trips to the mountains looking for wild mushrooms in the fall.
Chong is missed by many, including sisters-in-law Kathy Lickteig, Barb Reiff and Lee, Kyung Suk of Korea, brother-in-law Dale Landon and their families totaling 32 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother in Korea and son Michael. Chong had an enormous amount of courage and determination that she displayed throughout her life, especially including the last 10-12 years fighting Alzheimer's disease. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bruce.
Services will be held at 1pm on January 13, 2023 in the Evergreen Chapel at New Tacoma Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service.
Chong married Bruce Landon in 1970 at the US Embassy in Seoul, South Korea. She arrived in the United States in 1971. She was proud to become a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1974. She was a longtime employee of Nalley's Fine Foods, primarily working in the chip plant. Following her employment at Nalley's she worked in food service at Ft. Lewis for several years before retiring in 2011.
Chong enjoyed family and friends. She was an excellent cook; everyone looked forward to her Korean dishes. Gardening was a favorite pastime for her; she usually planted a good sized garden and supplied her Korean garlic to all who wanted some. She also enjoyed outdoor activities such as perch fishing trips to Westport with friends from work, clamming trips to Copalis Beach and Hood Canal, camping with family and friends, hiking, and especially trips to the mountains looking for wild mushrooms in the fall.
Chong is missed by many, including sisters-in-law Kathy Lickteig, Barb Reiff and Lee, Kyung Suk of Korea, brother-in-law Dale Landon and their families totaling 32 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother in Korea and son Michael. Chong had an enormous amount of courage and determination that she displayed throughout her life, especially including the last 10-12 years fighting Alzheimer's disease. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bruce.
Services will be held at 1pm on January 13, 2023 in the Evergreen Chapel at New Tacoma Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service.
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