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Ruby Chow (Mar Seung-gum (Surname = Mar)) was born on 6 June, 1920 in Seattle, Washington, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Ruby Chow's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?
| Popular As |
Mar Seung-gum (Surname = Mar) |
| Occupation |
Politician · restaurateur |
| Age |
87 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
6 June 1920 |
| Birthday |
6 June |
| Birthplace |
Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Date of death |
4 June, 2008 |
| Died Place |
Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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She is a member of famous politician with the age 87 years old group.
Ruby Chow Height, Weight & Measurements
At 87 years old, Ruby Chow height not available right now. We will update Ruby Chow's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Ruby Chow's Husband?
Her husband is Edward Shui "Ping" Chow
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Edward Shui "Ping" Chow |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
5
Edward Chow Jr
Shelton Chow
Cheryl Chow
Brien Chow
Mark Chow |
Ruby Chow Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ruby Chow worth at the age of 87 years old? Ruby Chow’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from United States. We have estimated Ruby Chow's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Her second husband was Edward Shui "Ping" Chow (November 5, 1916 - June 29, 2011), who received U.S. citizenship after he was discharged from United States Army.
Ruby Chow (June 6, 1920 – June 4, 2008; ) was a Chinese American restaurateur and politician in Seattle, Washington.
On June 6, 1920 Chow was born on a fishing dock in Seattle, Washington.
Her given name was Mar Seung-gum. Chow's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mar, were Chinese immigrants.
Chow was a teenager during the depths of the Great Depression, which caused her to drop out of high school and start waiting tables for two dollars a day.
She and her second husband opened Ruby Chow's restaurant in 1948 at 1122 Jefferson Street (at the corner of Broadway & Jefferson) in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood.
It was the first Chinese restaurant outside of Seattle's Chinatown.
She rented the attic of the restaurant to Bruce Lee.
Chow leveraged her resources as a restaurant owner and community organizer to help get Wing Luke elected to the Seattle City Council in 1962 by having all the Chinese restaurants print "It's wise to vote for Wing Luke" as their fortune cookie fortunes.
Her political career started in 1973 when she decided to run for King County Council as a Democrat.
She had an encounter with Ted Bundy (later known to be a serial killer) who, as a GOP campaign worker, tried to convince Chow, unsuccessfully, to go Republican.
Chow stayed with the Democratic Party and served three terms as a King County councilwoman in Washington.
She was the first Asian American elected to King County Council.
The county council named Ruby Chow Park, at the corner of S. Albro Place and 13th Avenue S. near Boeing Field, after Chow in 1985.
Chow had two sons with her first husband.
Chow's daughter, Cheryl Chow, served as a member of the Seattle City Council from 1990 to 1997.
Chow's son, Mark Chow, is a judge in King County District Court in Washington.
He is the first Asian-American in the State of Washington to win election as a judge.
Chow's niece, Angie Mar, is the chef/owner of The Beatrice Inn in Manhattan's West Village.
Chow died in 2008, two days before her 88th birthday, from heart failure in Seattle, Washington.
Chow was survived by her five children and her husband, Edward Shui "Ping" Chow.
