Bernadette Young Obituary

BERNADETTE SAM MUI YOUNG YOUNG Bernadette Sam Mui Young, 89, died on June 15, 2023 surrounded by family. She was predeceased in 2018 by her husband, Clarence. Bernie was born on Nov. 23, 1933 in Buck Toy Village, Leong Doo district, Zhongshan, Guangdong Province to Young Wah Chai and Kwock She Young (aka Kwock Yee Mui of Chuk Sau Yuen Village). She is survived by her younger twin siblings, Allen Young & Priscilla Ho, and her daughters and sons: Clarisse "Pixie" (Charles Shumaker), Patrice (James Mahoney), and Julie (Eric Kowalski), Jeffrey, and Jon (Lyzza). Bernie also leaves 11 grandchildren: Jordan Young, Dr. Charles Michael Shumaker, Lauren Kowalski, PA, Dr. Ian Mahoney, Katharine Shumaker, Kimberly Kowalski, Rachel Mahoney, Amanda Kowalski, and Alayna, Jonfranco, and Francine Young. She is also survived by 4 great-grandchildren. She entered Honolulu with her parents and one older brother, Hon Chau, on the S.S. Pres. Pierce on Nov. 18, 1939. Her father owned a store in Chinatown. She grew up on 11th Ave. in Kaimuki. Bernie graduated from St. Francis H.S. and entered secretarial school. She cared for her father who had ALS. During her husband's 28-year career in the Air Force, she traveled overseas to Japan and Okinawa. Bernie worked at Wing Coffee Co. while raising their 5 children. In retirement she helped raise her grandson, Jordan. She previously was board member and Chair to the Kalihi-Palama Neighborhood Board from 2001-2013. Visitation at 8:30 am and service at 9 am on July 22, 2023 at Trousdale Chapel, Valley of the Temples, burial to follow there at 11 am. Luncheon to follow in Honolulu. Arrangements Provided By: Valley Of The Temples