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McDermott-Crockett & Associates Mortuary
Walter C. Kim
December 7th, 1942 - April 20th, 2016
Walter was born on December 7, 1942 in Seoul, South Korea, after graduating from the Han Yang College, He immigrated to Hawaii, lived there for several years, and this is where he met his beautiful wife Naomi,. They moved to Guam and then to La Jolla, CA in 1978. They made Santa Barbara their home in 1980, where he owned and operated Milpas Liquor and Deli until he retired at the young age of 47. He decided to purchase an RV and drive from Santa Barbara to Alaska and spend the summers fishing for salmon, halibut and digging for razor clams. He was always ready with a smile and a handshake. He had a generous nature and he loved children. He was probably the best grandparent on the planet. He was an amazing father. He is survived by his wife Naomi Kim, his daughter Susan Kim his granddaughters Sasha and Natasha Gordon, his sister-in-law Karen Hoh and future son-in-law Jonathan Kenney and many, many nieces and nephews. Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett and Associates Mortuary (805) 569-2424.
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McDermott-Crockett & Associates Mortuary
Established in 1906, McDermott-Crockett Mortuary is Santa Barbara's oldest operating funeral home. It is housed in a historic chapel built in 1875, just younger than the Old Mission Santa Barbara. With over 118 years of dedicated service to the community, our mortuary is committed to providing full-service premier funeral care. Our compassionate and Spanish-speaking staff ensures effective communication and support during challenging times. McDermott-Crockett Mortuary caters to diverse cultural needs, offering multicultural funerals and preparation areas for incense burning, ritual washing, and a Tahara room. For those of the Jewish faith, we can arrange for a shomer....
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