Jack Chue Tang, at 81 years of age, Jack passed away early morning on Tuesday, June 12, 2007, in Tempe, Arizona, after a very long bout with Parkinson's disease. We are thankful that he made the transition from this life into eternal life quite peacefully. He was a native Arizonan, born in Phoenix on January 30, 1926, to parents Kim S. and Yee Shee Tang. Jack is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kathleen Lum Tang, formerly of Honolulu, Hawaii; children, Lawrence, Melissa (Douglas), Stanton (May), and Anthony (Katherine); grandchildren, Timothy, Joshua, Samantha, Ashlee, Riley, and Jack E. Jack served in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a Corporal. After attending the University of Arizona, he became a civil engineer specializing in freeway and highway design with the State of California and the City of Phoenix. In private business, Jack owned and operated the La Placita Mexican Food Restaurants, former Tang's Markets with his brothers and was associated with Tang's Enterprises. He was baptized at and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Phoenix. Jack was a member of the Thomas Tang American Legion Post 50; Ong Ko Met Family Association and former member of the Arizona and California Professional Engineer Societies. Preceeded in death by brother, Don C. Tang, he is survived by brothers Lang (Mary), Ying (Catherine), Ben (Pauline), Sam (Janie), Kwong (Eleanor), and Dick (Shirley); sisters, May (Ed), Helen (William), Mayen (Joe), and Betty (John) and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday, June 29th from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at A.L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary, 710 West Bethany Home Road in Phoenix. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 30th at 10:00 A.M.at the First United Methodist Church of Phoenix, 5510 North Central Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack's name are being accepted by either Light of Hope United Methodist Church, 3990 East Riggs Road, Suite 3, Chandler, AZ 85249, or the First United Methodist Church of Phoenix, 5510 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012.

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Jun. 28 to Jun. 29, 2007.

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Chris Brisendine

June 29, 2007

Although we never met Mr. Tang, we were frequent diners at Dick & Shirley's restaurant, Nacho's, and are sorry, Dick, to hear of the passing of your brother. Please accept our greetings and condolences from the family of Tony & Mary Martin.

Carlos Noli

June 28, 2007

I met Jack when I started working in the engineering dept of the City of Phx. He was well liked and respected within the dept and the engineering consultants who knew him. Also frequented his Tang's Restaurant because his food was good. Jack was a quality guy.

Jim Attebery

June 28, 2007

I was saddened this morning to read that Jack had passed away. It's been a long time since I've seen or talked with him but the good memories remain. The last time I saw him was at an Az. Cardinals football game in Tempe. I could see then that Jack had some ailments, but his manner and friendliness remained.
We go back a lot further than the football game. Jack and I worked together in the engineering department of the City of Phoenix for a number of years. We were always so glad to have Jack on staff. he had good highway design skills that were certainly in demand in the City at that time.
He brought a lot to the job; including postitive attitude, team-building, experience, and a scheduling meeting ability. Coworkers all liked and respected Jack.
We go back so many years that I still remember a little investment club that Jack participated in...Little Brothers of the Poor. But that's another.
My condolences to the Tang family.

Jim Attebery

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