Los Angeles Times
June 27, 2017
November 6, 1940 - June 13, 2017 Jack Ong, age 76, passed
away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, from complications arising from a malignant
brain tumor. A longtime resident of Santa Monica, CA, Jack passed peacefully in
Castle Rock, CO, with his beloved sister, Glenna Lee, by his side holding his
hand as he went to be with his Lord. Born November 6, 1940, Jack was the
seventh of eight children born to Kam Fong and Jeung Shee Ong, who immigrated
to Mesa, AZ, where he grew up. He graduated from Arizona State with a degree in
journalism and served in the US Navy as a photojournalist in the Philippines,
after which he led an eclectic life. After moving to Santa Monica, CA, he
followed his passion for the entertainment industry and had numerous roles in
the stage, movies, TV, commercials, and audiobooks. He became a close confidant
of Oscar-winner Dr. Haing S. Ngor, and headed his foundation upon Dr. Ngor's
untimely death. He held various positions in marketing, public relations, and
advertising. Jack's strong Christian faith led him to become a licensed pastor
in the Missionary Church, where he was able to minister to many people in this
capacity. He was also an active member of the Chinese Historical Society of
Southern California promoting the interest and welfare of the Chinese
community. He was awarded the Golden Spike Award in 2013 for Excellence in
Community Service. Jack (or "Uncle Jack" as he was known to so many)
will be forever remembered by his extended family and friends. He is survived
by his sister Lily and brother-in-law Ray Lew, niece Karen and husband Terry
Chan, great-niece Terra, great-nephew Neal, nephew Darren and wife Shirley,
great-nephew Brian and wife Amy, great-great-nephew Ethan, great-nephew
Jonathan and wife Sura Lew; his sister Glenna and brother-in-law Jim Lee, niece
Patti and husband Richard Lueptow, great-niece Hannah, great-nephew Kyle, and
his nephew Roger and wife Karen, great-niece Kianna and great-nephew Ryan; his
sister-in-law Bette Ong Yasui and his nephew Richard "Ricky",
great-nieces Kathryn Hill and Robyn Ong, great-great-nieces Eva and Vivienne
Hill, nephew Randall "Jay", niece Donna and her husband Joel Trumbo,
great-nephews J.P. and Nicholas Trumbo, and great-great-nephews Tristan and
Isaiah Trumbo, great-great-niece Aubrey Trumbo, niece Diana and husband Chris
Oide, great-nephew Joshua, great-niece Taylor; as well as niece Joni (Ong) and
her husband Michael Lum, great-nephew Michael, great-nieces Michelle, Micaela,
Kiana and niece Janice Ong, great-nieces Gabrielle, and Elizabeth; and niece
Shirley and husband Greg Woodrow, great-nephew David Shun and his wife Stacey,
great-great-niece Ella, great-niece Janell Shun, nephew Gary Gee and wife Lila,
and great-nephews Steven & Ryan Gee; a special adopted niece, Sophia Ngor
Demitri, husband Adam and their daughter Brooke; and a special adopted brother
William "Bill" Major, his wife Denise, and their daughter Cassidy. He
spent his final months in Colorado at MorningStar at Jordan Assisted Living
Facility, and Brookside Inn, where he received long-term and hospice care. Jack
was very appreciative of the compassion and professional care he received at
both facilities. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at
4:00 p.m., at "The Collection, at Galpin Auto Sports" 15600 Roscoe
Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91406, where we will celebrate Jack's life and memory.
ONG, Jack
Born: 11/6/1940,
Mesa, Arizona, U.S.A.
Died: 6/13/2017,
Castle Rock, Colorado, U.S.A.
Jack Ong’s
western – actor:
Legend (TV) – 1995 (Mr. Fat)
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