Tribute to Mrs. Oh


After a valiant fight with cancer, Mrs. Oh passed away last night into glory and is now with her Lord whom she worshipped and praised til her final breath. She had decided to go on hospice a month ago as her cancer was just too aggressive and her body was not responding to treatments. Mrs. Oh is now resting in the arms of her loving Savior with no more pain or suffering.

Please pray for her dear family (esp. Mr. Oh, Justin, and Jenny) during this difficult time as they mourn the loss of their beloved mom, wife, and grandmom. Mrs. Oh was quite a woman of faith who was a blessing to many patients as a nurse, to the local Korean community as she often served as the “go to translator”, and to her dear family whom she loved so much and was so loved by. On a personal note, she gave me such practical advice from her vast journal of experiences including tips on how to tackle nausea and other side-effects, but more importantly how to fight cancer while trusting that God is sovereign and loving in the midst. Mrs. Oh fought the good fight of faith and can truly embrace the Lord welcoming her home with open arms saying, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” 


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  1. Tim LeeJuly 30, 2020 at 2:30 PM

    Beautifully said, Joe. Praying for the Oh family that they would find peace and comfort knowing that she’s face to face with her heavenly Father with no more pain and suffering. So glad you had the chance to learn from her experiences and gain valuable advice.

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  2. HyeleeAugust 2, 2020 at 3:33 PM

    😭😭😭 Such great-souled saints so amaze me.

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  3. Jenny OhAugust 9, 2020 at 6:52 PM

    Thank you for this beautiful tribute!

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  4. jamieSeptember 8, 2020 at 5:45 PM

    Oh gosh, it sounds like Ms. Oh's family lost the best. May they find comfort in knowing that she is at a far better place. May the God of all comfort be with each family member and encourage their spirits.

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