Evan Chyun

Jun 2, 1982 -

May 29, 2022

Evan Chyun of Anchorage, Alaska, formerly of Bristol, Ct., was taken from this life on Sunday, May, 29, 2022, four days short of his 40th birthday, by a tragic automobile accident.

Evan was a graduate of Bristol Eastern High School (2000), Princeton University (2004) and the University of Pennsylvania Law School (2008), where he served on the University of Pennsylvania Law Review. He was an avid student and alumni volunteer. Evan worked as a Public Defender, first at the Defender Association of Pennsylvania and then at the Office of Public Advocacy in Anchorage, before his most recent position at the Alaska Attorney General's Office.

He was brilliant, funny and witty; a fabulous cook and an accomplished musician. Evan loved the outdoors and was happiest there, hence his life in Alaska. Evan cared deeply about social justice. He was principled and righteous, passionate about racial and gender equality and spent his career supporting people ignored and mistreated by our system. Evan strove to make the world a better place.

He will be deeply missed by his loving family; parents, Deborah and Yong Sung Chyun; sister, Elle; brother-in-law, Michael Gillman; two nieces; his feline companion, OJ; aunts, uncles and cousins; as well as his many devoted friends.

Celebrations of his life will take place in Anchorage and Connecticut.

Donations can be made to the Alaska Legal Services Corporation or to Princeton University Outdoor Action.