Yvonne Shim Obituary

YVONNE MARIE MAPUANA FRANK SHIM Our dear Mom, Yvonne Marie Mapuana Frank Shim, joined her parents, Keaeloa and Edith Frank on Friday, June 28, 2024, at the age of 85. She was a wonderful mother and expected all to love one another the way she did. She was always there offering support with no judgement, wisdom, and love in abundance. Her style was no nonsense, no drama all aloha. She was born and raised in Nu'uanu and graduated from McKinley High School in 1957. In 1974, Yvonne started her career at Punahou School as a cashier in the snack bar. Yvonne worked her way up to Assistant Food Service Director. She not only supervised the kitchen production, but she also became the head cook for faculty dining room and for all special functions. Her favorite function was feeding student athletes before their games! After retirement, Yvonne channeled her passion for cooking by co-founding a catering company, "Have Food Will Travel" and Raven Restaurant. She then established Yvonne's Catering and catered for Central Union Church. Yvonne brought joy and delicious food to countless events and gatherings, ho'olaule'a, gubernatorial candidates and specialty dinners. She was known for many dishes, especially her sweet-n-sour spareribs, squid lu'au and her famous potato salad. Yvonne enjoyed traveling throughout Europe, going on cruises and flying to watch her grandchildren's sporting events. Yvonne could be found engrossed in her word search games, watching and cheering for all kinds of sports, enjoying her favorite game shows and fielding calls asking for cooking tips and recipes. In her conversations or when signing a note, she would always end with, "Bless you, love you." Yvonne is survived by her husband, Roland Shim, Sr. Four children: Roland K.Y. Shim Jr. (Lokelani), Ronald Shim (Yolanda), Rochelle Fairbairn (Chris), and Reynelle Shim. Surviving siblings: Kathy Gay Su'a, Kalani Frank (Bernie), Kiki Frank (Arlene). Predeceased siblings: Jean Clark, John Frank, Patricia Midge Rapozo, Bobby Frank, Leona Yurong, Lawrence Frank, Melvin Frank, Celeste Correa, and Malia Frank. Nine grandchildren: Justin Paul Shim (Kendra), Kekama Shim (Kanani), Jazznelle Newman (Justin), Tiffiny Ann Shim (Shannon Francisco Riley), Isaac Taber Shim, Heather Shea Shim (Jerome Juan), Ka'imi Fairbairn (Rachel), Kona Fairbairn (Lehua Mahi'ai), and Kiara Fairbairn (Gabe Le Lesch). She also had 17 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. To commemorate her incredible journey and to celebrate the love she spread, a memorial service will be held in her honor at Nu'uanu Mortuary on Sunday, August 25. Visitation at 3:30pm. Service at 5:00pm. Refreshments and food to follow. We invite all to join us as we share and honor a truly remarkable woman.