Ted Wah Jue, 81, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away Sunday, February 5.
Ted was born on October 13, 1924, in Gum Gong village, Taishan City, Guangdong Province, China.
As a child, Ted immigrated to Seattle where he attended Broadway High School. He joined the U.S. Army and served in the 407th Air Service Squadron as ground support for the famous U.S. Army Air Corp. “Flying Tiger” fleet during World War II. He remained a member of the American Legion’s Cathay Post #186.
Ted will be remembered for the love of his wife of 48 years, daughters and grandchildren, his gentle manner and quick wit.
Ted is survived by his wife Miriam, daughters Leilani Saar Wolf, Laurine Jue Charles and Lissa Orr Steve, sisters May Luke-Lew and Vi Mar-King, grandchildren Alex, Andrei, Abbi, Alaina and Nicholas, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 11 at 2 p.m. at Bonney Watson Funeral Home, 1732 Broadway on Capitol Hill. In lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of Ted Jue to the Capital Campaign for the new Wing Luke Asian Museum.
I’ll always remember you, Grandpa. Even now, 8 years later, I miss you. Love you always, Alaina xoxo