Suzanne Christine Chun's Obituary
Suzanne passed at her home on December 25, 2024 at the age of 88 years old. She was born on December 25, 1936 in Guangdong Provence, Canton, China. Suzanne was a graduate of Oakland Tech High, attended City College of San Francisco and the Art Institute of San Francisco. Suzanne is survived by her children, Alex (Gaynor), Bonnie, Jackie (Tommy) and Philip (pre-deceased); her grandchildren Alex, Duncan (Samantha), Cooper, great-grand-daughter, Poppy, as well as her brothers Brian and Tom, sister Marilyn, and many nieces and nephews. She started and ran her own business, Suzanne' s Hair Design, in the Sunset District. Later she transitioned to a career as a real estate agent with Century 21 and Sapunar Realty. Suzanne was a warm and generous soul, always welcoming friends into her home. She had a love for chinese cooking and enjoyed sharing many meals with family and friends, a great appreciation for the arts, music and classic movies. Suzanne was a long-time supporter of the San Francisco Chinese Historical Society, attending events and supporting the annual Gala dinner.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10 am Saturday, February 15 at the Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Ave. Oakland, CA 94611.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the San Francisco Chinese Historical Society.
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