Lip Mar

Born on January 1st, 1927, Lip Mar passed peacefully on September 23, 2022 at the age of 95. Lip is survived by his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Jean Mar, his daughter, Cindy Ikeda (Glen Ikeda), grandchildren, Paul Ikeda (Nichole Ikeda) and Leslie Ikeda (Garrett Sato) and great grandchildren, Amara and Maki Ikeda. He is also survived by his sister Lilyan Leong and many nieces and nephews. Lip was preceded in death by his parents, Mar F. Kim and Mar Yen Moy, his brothers Hughie, Dick, Ling, Dan, and Hoover Mar and his sisters Maye Luke and Lonnie Yee.

Lip enlisted in the Navy in 1945, serving as a hospital corpsman and served as commander for the American Legion Cathay Post 186 for two terms. Lip and his partner Joe Louie opened Chopsticks restaurant in 1963 in Edmonds, Washington until he sold the restaurant in 1992. Lip had a generous spirit and lived a full life that included traveling, golfing and enjoying time with family and friends.

Services will be held on Friday, October 7th, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at Japanese Presbyterian Church 1801 24th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144. Graveside services will follow at Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery 11111 Aurora Ave N., Seattle, WA 98133 at 2:00 p.m

Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home - Lake View