Ker Ting Tung

Born on December 29, 1944, in Kangding, Sichuan, China, to Mo Tung Tung and Lien Ngo Hsiao, Ker Ting faced adversity at a young age when his family was forced to relocate to Taiwan in 1949 due to the civil war in China. Despite these challenges, he excelled academically, starting first grade at the age of four and graduating from high school at sixteen. Following high school, he enrolled in the Taiwan Naval Academy, from which he graduated in 1965.

Ker Ting's distinguished naval career was marked by numerous achievements. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming one of the youngest officers to be promoted to captain and commanding his own naval ship. After retiring from the Navy in 1974, he continued to serve his country as the captain of a dredging ship, playing a crucial role in the groundbreaking construction of Taichung Harbor.

In 1984, seeking new opportunities, Ker Ting and his family emigrated to the United States, eventually making their home in Churchville, PA. There, his entrepreneurial spirit led to him owning and operating several restaurants and a bar. In 1994, his ventures took him back to China, where he ran various enterprises, including restaurants, bars, and a hotel.

In 1997, Ker Ting moved to California and embarked on a new career as a general contractor, from which he retired in 2001. He left behind a legacy of hard work and resilience.

Ker Ting will be deeply missed by those who knew him. He is survived by his four children, Kelly, Julie, Donna, and John; his six grandchildren; and his siblings, Ker Kong, Ker Xing, Ker Jia (Kathy), and Ker Hwa (Susan).

An intimate graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, California. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to U.S.C. Arcadia Hospital in his memory, where he spent his final days under their expert and comforting care. (https://www.uscarcadiahospital.org/foundation/make-a-donation/)

Though he may be gone, Ker Ting's spirit and memories will forever remain in the hearts and minds of those who knew him.

董克定是一位兒子、兄弟、父親、祖父和朋友. 他於2024年5月2日在加州Arcadia去世，享年79歲。

克定於1944年12月29日出生在中國四川省康定市，父母是董謨東和蕭漣莪。1949年，由於中國內戰，克定的家庭被迫遷往台灣。儘管面臨困難，他在學業上表現優異，四歲開始上一年級，十六歲高中畢業。高中畢業後，他考入台灣海軍官校，並於1965年畢業。

克定在海軍的卓越職業生涯中取得了許多成就。他迅速晉升，成為當時最年輕的船長，指揮自己的海軍艦艇。1974年從海軍退役後，他擔任榮工處的挖泥船的船長，在台中港的開創建設中發揮了重要作用。

1984年，為尋求新的機會，克定和他的家人移民到美國定居在賓州的Churchville。在那裡他陸續經營了幾家餐廳和酒吧。1994年他回到中國，在那裡經營旅遊事業，包括餐廳、酒吧和賓館。

1997年，克定搬到加州，開始了新的職業生涯，成為一名總承包商，並於2001年退休。他的努力和堅韌的工作態度给大家留下了深刻的印象。

認識他的人將深深懷念克定。他的四個孩子，以婷、以婕、以莊和以强；他的六個孫子孫女；以及他的兄弟姐妹，克康、克新、克嘉和克華，都會深切懷念他。

私人墓地儀式將於2024年6月13日星期四上午9點在加州惠蒂爾的玫瑰崗紀念公園舉行。家人懇請大家以捐款代替獻花。捐款請捐至U.S.C. Arcadia 醫院. 他們為克定提供了專業和精心的照護。(https://www.uscarcadiahospital.org/foundation/make-a-donation/)

儘管克定已經離世，他刻苦耐勞的精神和音容將永遠留在認識他的人的心中。

A graveside service for Ker will be held Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, California 90601.

Ker will be laid to rest in Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, California 90601; Fountainhead Lawn; Gate: 1, Section: 6, Lot: 4314, Grave: 2.