The Foreign Service Journal, June 2013

THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | JUNE 2013 65 During Washington, D.C., postings and overseas, Ms. Handall pursued her career as an economist with the Inter- American Development Bank in Wash- ington, with CARE in El Salvador and as an economic specialist at Embassy Quito. Ms. Handall was an avid tennis player, a dedicated mother and wife, and she loved to dance. She was hap- piest when surrounded by her many friends and family, who remember her generosity, compassion and positive, life-affirming spirit (see “Remembering Carolina” in the May edition of AFSA News ). She is survived by her parents, Juan Carlos and Liliana Handall, and her brother, Juan Pablo, of La Paz; her husband, Daniel, and their daughters, Luciana and Christina, of Fairfax, Va. n John James Keith , 32, beloved son of retired FSO and former Ambas- sador James Keith and his wife, Jan, died on Jan. 18 at his parents’ home in Reston, Va. John was born Park Jung-hyun in southwestern South Korea in 1980. Soon thereafter, his parents died of tubercu- losis. At about age 5 John suffered an accidental fall at an orphanage, result- ing in brain damage, cerebral palsy and seizure disorder. He first met the Keith family at age 14 in an orphanage in South Korea, when Mr. Keith was posted there as a political officer. The Keith family first fostered and then adopted John in 1995. John received numerous surgeries to help him walk while living with the Keiths in Seoul, and he became a popu- lar target of affection and attention at embassy events. While recovering from surgery, John received care and support from the pastoral community in Seoul A time of service…a time of need Help for Seniors May Be Just a Phone Call Away— Home Health Care Adult Day Care & Respite Care Prescription Drug Copayments Transportation to Medical Appointments Durable Medical Equipment For more information, please contact the SENIOR LIVING FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE 1716 N Street, NW Washington, DC 20036-2902 Phone: (202) 887-8170 Fax: (202) 872-9320 E-Mail: info@SLFoundation.org Web Site: www.SLFoundation.org The Senior Living Foundation may be able to help you or someone you know. Some examples of assistance are: SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION