Death of Anna Lucia Kim

We are saddened to inform the campus of the death of Anna Lucia Kim, a graduate of Andrews University. Anna passed away on Friday, Nov. 30, in a tragic car accident in Berrien County.

Life Sketch

Anna Lucia Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea, on February 2, 1994, to the lovely Kim family. She was such a joyful and heart-warming child to her parents as she was the first-born. Her musical passion started early on. She started playing on a keyboard at age 3. She entertained herself and her parents by singing and dancing along with the kids’ show “Barney & Friends.” As she grew up in Korea and the U.S., she really nourished her musical talents.

Anna was an outgoing, social and energetic person with lots of talents in other areas, as well. She loved swimming, scuba diving, playing soccer, painting, taking photographs, cooking and being creative with different styles of facial makeup. She was also a natural at looking after her dear friends.

As a choir member at Highland View Academy in Maryland, Anna’s voice grew more mature, and she started performing domestically and internationally. When she came to Andrews University, she decided on a major in sociology and continued her passion for music by choosing it as a minor. She received her Bachelor of Science in 2016 and completed a master’s degree in community & international development.

Anna’s special songs and performances brightened and touched the hearts of many people. Furthermore, most of her internships were music-focused with Primo Artists in New York and the Grand Rapids Symphony in Michigan.

For years to come people will always comment on the warmth and welcome they felt with Anna.

Anna left us too soon when her life was tragically cut short in a car accident in Berrien County, Michigan, on Friday, November 30, 2018.

Goodbye for now, dear Anna. We will see you soon!

Memorial Service

On Wednesday, Dec. 5, a memorial service was held for Anna at 4:30 p.m. in the Howard Performing Arts Center. Anna's father and sister were present for the memorial service. For those unable to attend, the service was livestreamed and is available to view here.

Support and Care

Counselors (at the Counseling & Testing Center in Bell Hall) and chaplains (at Campus Ministries in the Campus Center) continue to be available during normal office hours for those in our campus community in need of support or care. Please call 269-471-3470 to set an appointment with a counselor.

In the evenings, counselors will also be available as follows:

• Sunday, Dec. 2, 6–8 p.m. in Lamson Hall
• Monday, Dec. 3, 6–8 p.m. in Meier Hall
• Thursday, Dec. 6, 6–8 p.m. in University Towers

Please remember Anna’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn this difficult loss. You are invited to share memories and condolences with the family below.