Dr. Shien-Woo Kung
r.
Shien-Woo Kung died on March 8 at age 97. Born in China, Dr. Kung received
BA at North Central College, IL, PhD NYU and later honorary LLD from North
Central for being distinguished scholar, patriot and humanitarian. In
China, was senior executive of Bank of China. Came to the U.S. in 1949
with his wife, Wei-Ven Yao Kung, to provide education and opportunity
for his children. In N.Y. was Director, Central Trust of China; EVP, International
Commercial Bank of China; and Board Chair, Chinese American Bank. Moved
to San Francisco in 1972 and was Chair & CEO, Bank of Canton of California
until he retired in 1985. Author of books and articles on Chinese immigration
and international trade. Survived by two sons, Edward and Robert; two
daughters, Lee Wei and Nancy Wong; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Memorial service at Riverside Church, NY on March 22, 5 PM. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the S.W. Kung Scholarship Fund at North
Central College, Naperville, IL.
Dr. S. W. Kung