Ying C. Yang

November 7, 1952 - January 23, 2021

Ying C. Yang 68, passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2021 in Independence, Missouri. Ying was born in Laos to Dang Yang and Yer Her on November 7, 1952. He graduated from Donnelly College. He married his wife Pang H. Yang on March 26, 1986 in Kansas City, KS. He worked as a Coach Cleaner for Amtrak and resigned in March 2000. Ying, became ill and retired in August 2009. He was a member of Kansas City Hmong Alliance Church and served in many roles such as Men’s Ministry President, Property Manager, and Youth Sponsor. Ying loved fixing cars, loved sports, and actively involved with his political friends. He loved gathering with his friends and families. He was a great husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, grandpa, and friend. His life motto was “To love each other. Family is important.” Ying is preceded in death by his parents Dang Yang, Yer Her, and his sister Ab Yang. He is survived by his wife Pang, sons Joseph, Meng, Vaag (wife) Lai, Neng (wife) Sheila, and Chue (wife) Lien; daughters Julie, KaYoua (husband) Kong, Kalee (husband) Pha, Christina (husband) Teng, Olivia, and Taag (husband) Amir; 24 grandchildren and 15 foster children; brothers Blong and Yer, sisters Bla, Chou, Choua and Mayly.