Young Suk Beeck

Young Suk Beeck, known affectionately as Jenny, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Lakewood, Washington, on October 21, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on April 28, 1945, in Seoul, South Korea, she was the second of three children to Nanmil Park and Deungja Kim. Jenny's childhood was profoundly shaped by the harrowing experiences of the Korean Conflict, during which she lived with vivid memories of her mother’s bravery in protecting her and her siblings from the turmoil that surrounded them. Her father, drafted into the South Korean army, sadly never returned home after his service.

Following the war, her grandfather, a doctor, took on the responsibility of raising Jenny and her siblings after her mother was released from the Pak family to seek a better life. In her mid-20s, Jenny married a young American soldier, giving birth to her daughter, Christina Maes. However, after a few years, their marriage ended in divorce, taking Christina back to the United States with her father.

Driven by resilience, Jenny worked diligently at various jobs in Seoul until destiny brought her another American soldier, leading her to the United States on a fiancée visa in March 1980. She married David C. Beeck on April 25, 1980, in Indianapolis, Indiana. They embraced a life filled with adventure and service—moving back to Korea for a year before settling in the United States at Ft. Totten, New York, where Jenny became a proud United States citizen after passing the citizenship exam.

As a loving mother, Jenny gave birth to her son, David C. Beeck Jr., on February 27, 1984. The family’s journey continued, taking them back to South Korea in 1985, where they cherished reconnecting with relatives, attending the 1988 Olympics, and experiencing the culture Jenny held dear.

In January 1989, they moved to Lakewood, Washington, where David retired. There, Jenny worked for a small company crafting stained glass and later as a grocery bagger at the Air Force commissary, forming cherished friendships along the way. Her career came to an early end due to Alzheimer’s disease, but she remained surrounded by love and care throughout her life.

Jenny is survived by her beloved husband, David C. Beeck Sr.; her daughter, Christina Calhoun (Brian); step-daughters Jindalle Henrick (Daniel) and Min-aha Beeck (Ray); and her son, David C. Beeck Jr. (Sharon). She took great joy in her family, leaving behind seven grandchildren: Sara, Megan, Devin, Zoe, Jayden, Kaleb, and Hunter, along with her great-grandson, Lucas. Additionally, she is survived by her sister, Jisuk Park; her nephews, Kyungjin Lee (Aegyeong Son), Howon Park, and Myeongwon Park; and her sister-in-law, Sungeum Han.

Preceding her in death are her father, Nanmil Park; her mother, Deungja Kim; her brother, Seokyeol Park; and her brother-in-law, Ungcha Lee.

Jenny lived a full and rewarding life, marked by resilience, love, and an unwavering commitment to her family and friends. She is now with her Lord and Savior, leaving a legacy of strength and compassion. A memorial service is not planned, and her cremated remains will be interred at a national cemetery alongside her husband’s when he passes.