"I no longer live in Phoenix, but I was just told the sad news by a colleague that lives there. I had the pleasure of working with Alan as my colleague in pharmacy from 1996-2003. He was always smiling, made me laugh, and he was a fellow Trekkie! I have never forgotten our years in practice together and will always fondly remember him. God's peace to his friends and family. You are missed Alan!!"
In loving memory of
Alan Tang
Alan, 68, passed away June 23 2017. He leaves behind his wife of 34 years, Marilyn (Inoshita) Tang; his son, Michael Tang; his daughter, Tracey Tang; two brothers, Norman and Roland Tang; as well as their spouses, Bonnie and Shirley. Born and raised in Phoenix, the son of Jim and Phyllis Tang, he long believed in the principles of honesty, hard work and investing for the future. Alan graduated from Sunnyslope High School in 1966. He would attend ASU and later earned a Masters in Pharmacy from the U of A in 1973. He met his wife, Marilyn, the love of his life, and they were married in 1982. Alan worked as a pharmacist for thirty-three years, and helped his brothers run a property management company. He was a member of the Screen Actors Guild, earned a black belt in Tae Kwon Do in 1998, and was one of the first Asian American stand-up comedians in the valley. He loved Christmas, the Arizona Cardinals and all things ASU, but he loved his family, his friends and his pets, cherishing these above all else. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00PM Friday July 7, 2017. A funeral service will be held at 10:00AM Saturday July 8, 2017. Both will be conducted at Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. 7th Street, Phoenix 85020 and will be open to friends and family. Visit http://www.hansenmortuary.com for condolences.
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"Marilyn, Michael and Tracey. I was saddened to hear of the passing of your husband and father. Please accept these heartfelt thoughts at this very sad time. I hope the loving and warm memories of the rich and wonderful life you shared together help ease your loss and grief. You're in my heart and prayers."
"My condolences to all the family."
"The Tang Family, I look back so fondly of my 34 year relationship with Alan. He always had a subtle smile. I will miss his optimism and positive view of the future. He loved his family and carefully cared for them. As a father of three sons I really appreciated the relationship he had with his brothers. My prayers for all of you. Steve Schultz"
"I wish I could be there with you all.I'm glad I got to see him before departed. Not much I can help with way out here in Macau. Do message me when you all need to and I will call you to make sure you all somewhat A OK. Love you all!"
"Dearest Tang Family: Ron and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Alan....he was a big part of our Wallace Luncheon and he will be missed so much! He was a fine actor and a great friend. He left us way too soon, but he know he is out of pain and smiling down on us. May you find peace in knowing how much he was loved and cared about. God Bless!"
"The following are some of the best times and activities with Alan that I remember and cherished. Alan was Norman and my little brother. Alan loved music, he listened to country western music when he was young, then Norman and I introduced him to Rock and Roll and Rythym and Blues and from there on, he listened to all three types of music. He enjoyed going to performances and musicals with Marilyn at ASU's Grady Gammage. Another thing that he liked was going to the movies. He always went the to latest movies almost as soon as they came to the theater. Buying him birthday and Christmas gifts was easy, I would just buy movie gift cards for him. He loved all kinds of sports especially the SUNS, Cardinals and ASU footbal and basketball.. All 3-brothers enloyed going to the casino, eating at the all-you-can eat buffets, then play the slot machines hoping to win a big jackpot. Alan was my texting buddy. We would watch a lot of the same tv shows and text comments during the shows. We do the same for the Cardinal games when they played away that week. Alan was always very generous. For birthdays and Christmas, Alan would always give Norman and me gifts that were were the latest technology and were fun and useful, which was basically what he would buy for himself. Alan loved Christmas, sometimes he would decorate the house and put up the christmas trees as early as October. Finally, Alan loved his dogs and they loved him, as of today, they still wait for Alan to come home.Alan, may you rest in peace, your brother."
"I'm so sorry for your loss. I had the privilege & pleasure of working with Alan for many years. He always managed to make me smile, even on the worst of days. I greatly admired and respected him. His passing is a loss to all of us."
"I'm very sorry for your loss. I didn't know Alan personally but volunteer to encourage family and friends who have lost a loved one with a scriptural hope when sickness will be removed forever as promised at Isaiah 33:24. May you find this comforting knowing God will bring an end to suffering soon. Rev 21:4"
"Condolences to your family. I use to work with your dad at the market on Washington st. Alan Tang was only 1yr at the time."
"I was happy to play Santa Claus for alan and his family some years ago! Every friday we'd get together for the Wallace luncheon even after Wallace passed...And now Alan has gone to visit with him again!!! God love you Alan..we all do and miss you too!!!"
"Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We viewed Alan as a colleague and a friend. His work ethic was unparalleled, and he always alluded to his family as his motivation. We'll miss the good times discussing the Suns, and the times on the golf course. He was a mentor to many."
"Marilyn, Michael and Tracey. I am deeply sadden by the passing of Alan , you knew it's coming but are still shocked. This has been a sad couple of years for your family. Alan is now at peace and has crossed tonight he other shore to bring his laughter and wittiness there to those who have left before us. He will be deeply missed"