IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Bokhui Christina

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Duff

Nov 29, 1930 — Jan 10, 2022

Centerview

Obituary

Bokhui Christina Duff, age 91, of Centerview, MO passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO.

Bok Hui Christina Duff was born November 29,1930 in Yamaguchi, Japan. The daughter of Sajun Yun and Chilsun Ho Yun. Christina grew up in Japan and then in her late teens her family relocated to her family's home country South Korea, living in Busan. She was deeply loved by everyone who knew her and to her extended family of many nieces, nephews, she was known lovingly as "Grandma Chris".

She lived an adventurous and interesting journey during the times of Hiroshima and the Korean War, with many stories of hardship and survival that most could never imagine.

In 1972, she came to the United States and became a US citizen where she began her career at TWA, working there until her retirement. She loved to tell the stories of her travels and how she flew around the world seven times.

Chris was always smiling and enjoyed living to its fullest every day. She lived an active life of adventure and was such a resilient person who remained young at heart until her passing. She poured her heart and soul into her family and led a beautiful example of love, loyalty and compassion in her 91 years.

She is survived by her nephew, Dan Doak and wife, Vicki; nephew Billy Doak and wife, Deanna. She leaves behind a legacy of extended family in both Korea and the United States and many great nieces and nephews who will deeply miss their "Grandma Chris".

The family will have a private celebration of life to mourn the passing of this incredible woman.

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