Tong Lim Kim, a 69-year-old male, was found deceased on September 25, 2018, in Tacoma, Washington. Known to have been residing in an RV situated on the property of another individual, Mr. Kim passed away from natural causes. The details surrounding his death were handled by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office (PCMEO), which has its premises at 3619 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma. Despite concerted efforts to locate his next of kin, the office was unable to trace any surviving family members after conducting an extensive search.
In light of the absence of family or friends to claim his remains, the standard procedure was followed for unclaimed individuals. Mr. Kim's body was entrusted to a rotation funeral home where he was cremated, a dignity extended to all in such circumstances, ensuring that their remains receive appropriate and respectful handling. The cremated remains, also referred to as cremains, were then returned to the PCMEO to be stored, with intentions of finding a rightful claimant in future or until a decision is made regarding their interment.
The complexities surrounding this case were documented under Namus ID: UCP53658 and Agency Case Number: 18-1949. As the agency responsible for such cases, PCMEO encourages any individuals with information on Mr. Kim's family or background to reach out to them at their contact number, 2537986494. While he may not have had family to claim him at the time of his passing, Mr. Kim’s memory remains preserved within the records of the county's efforts to honor those who pass without next of kin.
Date Found: 09/25/2018
