Reverend Myung Ho Yoon

Obituary of Geo-Am Reverend Myung Ho Yoon

Personal Information:

Reverend Myung Ho Yoon, 94 of Fort Lee, NJ, passed away peacefully in his home on July 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving children, grandchildren. Pastor Yoon’s mother, Young Sil, passed away when he was just 3 years old, but he continually remembered and honored her throughout his life.

He was born on February 12, 1930 in Pyongyang City, South Pyongan Province and immigrated to the United States on July 24, 1970 for the purpose of serving Korean immigrants to live a life of faith.

Proud to be a Korean-American, he proudly displayed both the Korean and American flags with an immense love for our country. His love of God, Family, Friends and Food (in this order) sums up what he valued, cherished and loved the most.

His passing will leave a huge hole in the hearts of those who knew and loved him well, with his ever present smile and unique sense of humor.

He is predeceased by his wife, Kyung Sil (Lee), who tragically passed away on March 30, 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

He is survived by his children: Susie Sung Sook, Mike Eun Soo and Sarah Ok ja, Jimmy Jin Soo and Michelle Misun, and Grace Sung Hee. And his grandchildren: Joseph Yoseph and Allison, James Jaeman and Christine, Jonathan Yonadan, David Daehan, and Joy Younghwa.

Education:

Graduated from Pyongyang Second High School (formerly Pyongyang High School)

Completed studies at Pyongyang Music School

Conductor of the Youth Choir at Pyongyang Seomunbak Church

Completed preparatory studies at Pyongyang Theological Seminary

Completed studies at the General Assembly Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Seoul

Graduated from Seoul Presbyterian Theological University

Earned his Doctor of Ministry (DMin) from Faith Theological Seminary

Career and Ministry

Served as a civilian official in the Ministry of National Defense during the Korean War (Jeju Island)

General Manager at International Gospel Broadcasting Station (HLKX, now Far East Broadcasting) from 1960-1966

Assistant Conductor of the World Vision Choir (performed tours in the USA and Canada) in 1968

General Manager of the Youth Bible Club in Gyeongnam

Ordained as a pastor by the Seoul Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Korea in 1967

Assistant Pastor at Hanyang Church in Seoul from 1968-1969

Served at Washington Korean Church with Pastors Jae Kyung Hwang and Sung Duk Kim from 1971- 1973

Founded Washington Central Presbyterian Church (KCPC) from 1973- 1977

Founded Sung Eun Presbyterian Church in Rutherford, New Jersey from 1983- 1989

Senior Pastor at New Jersey Young Nak Church from 1989-1999; retiring in 2000

Interim Senior Pastor at New York Somang Presbyterian Church from 2002-2004

Established the Eastern Korean Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) in 1997 with Pastor Jung Sun Moon

Honorary Pastor of the Eastern Korean Presbytery