Dr. John M. Park

Park, John Mo (박재모) Ann Arbor, MI Dr. John Mo Park (박재모), age 61, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, surrounded by his family. John was born January 2, 1964, to Kyung Sook Park and the late Joon Sang Park. He was married for 35 years to Helen Park, daughter of Robert and Judy Lee. John is survived by his three children: Andrew Park, Evan Park, and Gloria (Michael) Kim. He is also survived by his siblings, Sam (June) Park and James Park (Maya Kato); his brother-in-law, Frank (Sally) Lee; his aunt, Kyung Sook Lee; as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews, and a grandson on the way. John focused on a career in medicine and obtained a B.S. in cellular and molecular biology and an M.D. from the University of Michigan. Completing a urology residency in 1995, John took a two-year fellowship at the American Foundation for Urologic Diseases and then completed the Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School Pediatric Fellowship. John joined the U of M urology faculty in 1999 and quickly ascended the academic ladder, becoming the Cheng-Yang Chang Endowed Professor of Pediatric Urology in 2008. In his care for patients and their families, John brought his trademark kindness, clinical wisdom, surgical virtuosity, and compassion. His greatest joy was when he had the opportunity to pray with his patients. Throughout his career, John inspired those around him and valued every voice - from hospital workers to students, residents, colleagues, and friends. He became Section Head of Pediatric Urology and later Surgeon in Chief at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, where he led by example in the clinic, at the bedside, in the classroom, and in the operating room. In conjunction with his hospital work, John served on many mission trips and trained doctors in Central America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. At home, John was a loving and sacrificial husband, father, and son - generous with his time, caring in all he did, and steady in his presence. He was a true Michigan man, never missing a game with friends and always wearing maize and blue with pride. He found delight in simple pleasures - running through the neighborhood with the family dog, Cinderella, and winding down in the evenings playing games and laughing with Helen. But above all these things, what guided John in his career and shaped how he lived and how he loved his family was his devotion to God. Throughout his life, and especially in his cancer journey, John’s story was marked by God’s faithfulness, blessings, and grace. A Memorial Service honoring John’s life will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Grace Bible Church (1300 S. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103). The family will receive friends at a luncheon immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the “John M. Park, M.D., Lectureship in Joy of Medicine”. [https://michiganmedicine.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=631]. To leave a memory you have of John, to sign his online guestbook, or for directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com To read about Dr. Park’s cancer journey, please visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/875568167288924

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Dr. John M. Park

January 2, 1964 - May 13, 2025