Tye Kim “Tae Choon Kim”, age 87, of Jenison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.  He will be dearly missed by his wife of 56 years, Katherine Kim; and sister, Helen Choi. Tye graduated from the Seoul National University where he majored in Finance.  He received his Ph.D. in Finance from The Ohio State University. From there, Tye went on to teach Finance at The University of Memphis, and later retired from Grand Valley State University.  A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, Grandville, MI with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Finance Department Faculty Endowed Scholarship Fund at Grand Valley State University.  

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September 16, 2018 10:33am
Dear Katherine, Please accept my sincere condolences. After 56 years of marriage your loss is more than I can imagine. May you find peace and comfort in knowing your friends are keeping thoughts of you in their hearts. Nicki

- Nicki Grinstead

September 07, 2018 6:04am
I’m so sorry for your loss. This is one of life’s greatest challenges that we have to face. Jesus said ,did and promised something that gives us comfort and hope. In the Bible at John 11:11-14 Jesus liken death to sleep. This comfort us in two ways: 1) we are assured by those words that our loved ones are not suffering or in pain. 2) If a person is just sleeping he will wake up! Notice what Jesus does next at John 11:43-44, this is amazing! Jesus promised us something similar at John 5:28,29 what a beautiful hope we have!

- Ted Harry

September 06, 2018 1:20pm
Dear Aunt Katherine, I'm so sorry for your loss. My best wishes for you. If we can help, please feel free to contact us. Love, John and Anna

- John Kim Choi




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