NENG YIA YANG

Neng Yia Yang, was born in the province of Houaphanh, Laos in 1945; the fourth child out of 10 born to Vam Thoj Yaj and Txiab Xyooj.
He lived a simple life with his family until 1964 when he became a soldier in the Secret Wars of Laos. He served until 1975 achieving the rank of Lieutenant.
In 1980, he and his family emigrated to America in hopes of a better life and future. He first landed in Illinois before moving to Wisconsin for a short period and then settling in Massachusetts to raise his family before finally retiring and living out his dream life in Missouri.
He is survived by his wife Zoua Hang-Yang; four sons: Fue (See Moua), Pheng (Heather Lee), Toua (Yolai Lee) and Yeeleng; five daughters: Lia (Ntsuab Npis Lor), Tiya (Harry Vue), Dia (Phia Vang), Mee (Zoo Tseej Vue), and May (Txwj Vaaj Her); along with countless grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services were held from Aug. 17-19, at McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton. Burial was on Monday, Aug. 19, at Lake Park Memorial Gardens in Shell Knob.
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