Yi Qing Tang

Yi-Qing Tang of Fremont, California died surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, August 11th, 2017 at Washington Hospital. Born on October 29, 1917 in Fu Zhou, Fu Jian, China, Yi-Qing was the youngest of three sisters and one brother. She courageously served her country as a head nurse during multiple conflicts including World War II and the Korean War. She married Tang Wei-Rui in 1956 and they raised their family together in Shanghai. She retired in 1976, and in 1984, she moved to the United States to join her son. Yi-Qing was an avid gardener and enjoyed caring for her roses, grapes, citrus, and figs. Her unwavering patience and humility continues to be remembered. Yi-Qing is survived by her children, Er-Qin and Samuel, and her grandchildren, James, Jack, and Solomon, who brought great joy to her later years.