Phen T Ngo Obituary (1944 - 2016)

Phen T. Ngo September 10, 1944 - December 26, 2016 Our beloved father and grandfather, Phen T. Ngo, passed away peacefully at home on December 26th, 2016. Phen was born in Rach Gia, Vietnam on September 10th, 1944 to the late Ty Ngo and Ba Do. He is preceded in death by his wife whom he was married to for 51 years, his parents, one brother, and son, Vinh Ngo, who passed away at the age of three. He married Huong Tran in 1965. Phen is survived by his children; Thuy Ngo, Hoa Ngo and spouse Sunnilee, Bryan Ngo and spouse Shannon, Sang Ngo; as well as twelve grandchildren (Lyly Nguyen, Tristine Nguyen, Taylar Ngo, Bailee Ngo, Miyah Ngo, Dylan Ngo, Saydee Ngo, Jett Ngo, Jacob Ngo, Madalyn Ngo, Pyper Ngo, and Elijah Ngo). At the end of the Vietnam War, after being released from serving two years in the Viet Cong prison camp, Phen captained a small fishing boat with his family and friends to escape Vietnam with an eye on America for a better life. The voyage out of Vietnam had many risks associated with it. Phen would face prison time if caught by the Viet Cong. They were robbed by Thai bandits multiple times, lived on an island for a little over a month, and were taken to a refugee camp for fourteen months where they awaited sponsorship from the United States. Phen is known to his family and friends as a loving, caring, kind man of patience who taught by example. He was an extremely hard worker who hardly ever complained about his situation. When not earning money from his profession, he would make money doing other side jobs. He was a fisherman by trade in Vietnam and got his first job as a welder for American Playground when he first came to this country. He continued to work in the fabrication trade until he retired. Aside from the love he had for his family, fishing would be next in line. He and his wife would drive great lengths for a good fishing hole...Crappies may have been their favorites but they wouldn't throw back a good catch if they saw one. Phen will be greatly missed by his family and friends for the great man that he is! A viewing in his honor is scheduled from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2016, at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West, Roy, Utah, with a Buddhist Ceremony following. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 December 31, 2016 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Memorial ServiceMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 December 31, 2016 1:30 PM