Hoa Ba Phan

Phan, Bá Hòa

December 15, 1930 - January 8, 2025

Phan, Bá Hòa was born on December 15th, 1930, in Hue City, Vietnam and passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2025, in Rochester, Minnesota, at the age of 94. Married to Thu n Th Nguy n in 1962, they were a loving couple who built a life revolving around love, laughter, devotion, and happiness for their seven children.

In 1952, Phan enlisted at the Thu Duc Military Academy of South Vietnam, where he diligently learned, practiced, and trained. His meticulous efforts would not go unrecognized as he was eventually promoted to his final position of being a Colonel, Chief of Staff of the 1st Corps of the South Vietnamese military.

During the span of Phan's military service, he was awarded with countless medals, including the one "Silver Star" medal, two "Bronze Stars with V Device" medals, one "Bronze Star" medal, and one "Army Commendation Medal with V Device" medal from the United States of America. Known as a well-respected member in the Vietnamese community, his hard work, leadership, charisma, and dedication to the support of the South Vietnamese military has garnered the admiration and trust of many Vietnamese people. Furthermore, in the 70s, he served as the Governor of the Qu ng Tr province.

After many years of courageous work, Phan and his family decided to move to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1991, to start a new life as refugees. Despite the difficult times, he always had an unwavering positivity that would lift the spirits of everyone around him. He even had a passion for traveling as he loved going to California and other states to visit his family and friends.

Phan was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, wife, and son, Phan, Bá c. Nevertheless, his legacy is preserved by his beloved seven children, six in-laws, twelve grandchildren, relatives, and friends. Phan will always be remembered as an affectionate and compassionate husband, father, and grandfather who has spread profound warmth and kindness to those around him. Even though he has faced many obstacles throughout his life, his persistence and bravery have touched the hearts and ignited the spirits of many people. He has served as a beacon of life, radiating positivity, joy, and hope to everyone. Phan was the motivation, comfort, and support, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Phan Bá Hòa

Ông Phan Bá Hòa sinh ngày 15 tháng 12, nam 1930 t i làng Thanh Luong, T ng Huong C n, Huy n Huong Trà, T nh Th a Thiên. Ông Hòa l p gia dình v i bà Nguy n th Thu n nam 1962 cho t i khi bà qua d i nam 1991.

Ông Phan Bá Hòa nh p ng ngày 16/9/1952. Xu t thân tru ng si quan Th c khóa 2. Ph ng s t t nghi p Thi u úy.

Ch c v cu i c'ng vào tháng 4, 1975 là i Tá tham muu tru ng Quân oàn I/ Quân khu I.

Ông dã du c truy t ng r t nhi u huy chuong t quân d i Vi t Nam C ng Hòa. Ngoài ra ông cung du c truy t ng r t nhi u huy chuong t phía quân d i Hoa K

Huy Chuong c a quân d i mi n nam Vi t Nam

• Tam ng B o Qu c Huân Chuong, kèm Anh Dung B i Tinh v i nhành Duong Li u

• Chuong M B i Tinh Nh t h ng

• L c quân huân chuong h ng nh t

• Hai chi n thuong B i Tinh

Huy Chuong c a quân d i Hoa K

• 1 Silver Star ngày ba tháng b y nam 1968

• 1 Bronze Star with V device t ngày 18 tháng 11 nam 1968 d n ngày 7 tháng 12 nam 1968

• 1 Bronze Star with V device t ngày 18 tháng 5 nam 1968 d n ngày 12 tháng 9 nam 1968

• 1 Bronze Star non V device t tháng 5 nam 1968 d n tháng 4 nam 1969

• 1 Army Commendation with V device t ngày tám tháng hai nam 1971 d n ngày 16 tháng 3 nam 1971

Services will be held 9:00 am to 10:30 am Friday, January 17, 2025 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN. Burial will be held 2:45 PM Friday, January 17, 2025 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 375 32nd St Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.