Ha Huu Nguyen, 64, of Auburn, Washington, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020, surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren.
He was known for his enduring spirit, strong work ethic, charismatic personality, fearlessness, humor, and generous heart. He accomplished much in his life through perseverance, hard work, and making the most of every opportunity. He was resilient and defied the odds many times. Simply put, he was a fascinating man who was truly one of a kind.
Ha was the third of twelve children born to parents Dat and Nga Nguyen in Vietnam. He bravely served in the South Vietnamese army during the Vietnam War and immigrated to the United States in 1975. As a war refugee, he volunteered with the Red Cross serving in their 1975 Program of Assistance to Indochina Refugees and was described as “an asset to the Red Cross operation and fellow countrymen at Camp Pendleton.” He obtained U.S citizenship in 1982 and over the years sponsored multiple family members to the U.S.
Proudly, he worked for Boeing for over 30 years. He was an intelligent and faithful employee who was respected by his peers and employees. In 1995 he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Workforce Education and Development from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. In addition to his accomplishments, he was a devoted father and grandfather.
His hobbies included golfing, hunting, fishing, traveling, and entertainment at the casino. He enjoyed eating dim sum, spending time with family and friends, and watching football. He was an exceptional cook and made the best egg rolls! Anyone who attended a Vietnamese wedding with him or had the pleasure of visiting when he had his karaoke machine out, knew that he liked to sing. The laughter from our family karaoke night can still be heard.
He truly was a unique and beautiful person in many ways. He paved his own path, but God’s hand was always in his life. His memory and story will live on in his surviving children Vanya & Jose (son-in-law) Quiles, Samuel Nguyen, Paula Nguyen and Stan Vezikov (son-in-law); grandchildren Liev Vezikov, Eliana Quiles, and Elijah Quiles, several siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A private service will be held on June 7th, 2020.
A virtual viewing and service will begin at 3pm. Family and friends who are unable to attend due to current state restrictions will be provided virtual service information.
If you would like to send flowers please send them in Ha Nguyen's name to Yahn & Son Funeral Home, 55 W. Valley Hwy. S., Auburn, WA on or before Saturday, June 6th.
To share a memory or send a condolence gift, please visit the Official Obituary of Ha Huu Nguyen hosted by Yahn Funeral Home.