Binh Q Dang

Binh Quang Dang, born in Hue, Viet Nam on June 10, 1940, peacefully passed away on September 1, 2020 at 5:15 a.m. at his home in Ephrata, Washington after a four-year battle with cancer. Binh is survived by his wife, Nhung and his four children, Khue, Khanh, Kha and Kevin, and their spouses and his seven grandchildren. Binh married the love of his life Nhung in 1967 near Nha Trang, Vietnam. As a young man, Binh left his family rice farm to join the South Vietnamese Airforce. Binh was trained by the U.S. Air force in Biloxi, Mississippi and flew the C-7 Caribou fixed wing with the U.S. forces through the Vietnam war, rising to the level of Lieutenant. Binh piloted his family and fifty other evacuees from Vietnam on one of the final planes out of Saigon as Vietnam fell to the communists. The Dang family settled in Ephrata through the sponsorship of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, led by the Jacobson, Brossoit and Garden families, the congregation of HTLC continued to welcome and assist the Dang family, opening their homes and hearts, and eventually giving Binh his first opportunity to work as a carpenter. Binh eventually developed the skills to be a general contractor and operated a business with his dear business partner, Jack Lee for many years. Binh never forgot the love and generosity that the church and the congregation extended to the Dang family. Binh and Nhung opened and operated their restaurant, Mommy Yum Yum’s, for 25 years, retiring in early 2020. Binh loved sitting by the front door, welcoming each of his guests with a broad smile and open arms. He and Nhung took into their home a countless number of families and individuals, whether newly from Vietnam or struggling in America, to help them establish themselves and pursue the American dream. Above all, Binh always taught us to be grateful for what you have as well as love and care for each other. He will be missed dearly, but his family knows that after 80 years of making a positive difference in this world, he is on his way to an even better place. Please express your thoughts and memories for the family at www.nicolesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the care of Nicoles Funeral Home in Ephrata.

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Binh Q Dang

June 10, 1948 - September 1, 2020