I am so sorry to hear about Archie's passing.  He was a wonderful, positive person and I greatly enjoyed getting to know him.  GateWay will not be the same without his friendly smile. 

I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He always had a smile on face and would greet everyone who came into his path. He was very welcoming and always took the time to walk a lost student to where he/she needed to go or to address a student's question. He will be missed. 

Archie and I would cross paths fairly often early in the morning out front of the IE Building as I was arriving to campus and he was checking the outdoor book drop. He was one of the few people besides John L. who would beat me to campus in the mornings back in the day. :) Our interactions were brief but I always looked forward to saying hello. I will remember Archie for his kind, gentle, welcoming, and hard-working demeanor. He is greatly missed!!

Dear Archie's family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. It is so painful to know that Archie left. I met Archie at Gateway Community College while working there from 2017 to 2019. He was very kind. He was opening the library door for me prior to the library opening hours, and he was always happy to see me and smiled. He asked me about my other jobs and supported me with friendly words when he saw that I am in doubt. We talked a lot about plants sharing our gardening ideas. Archie loved watercress and he shared with me his knowledge about this plant. When I planted Kumquat he told me about this wonderful tree, its meaning and benefits. He was a great cook, knew the secrets of healthy ingredients and enjoyed cooking on open air. He liked my mom's cookies and I wanted to try his mustard green soup. Also he thought to take Spanish so we could practice speaking together. It is so sad to know that those plans will never come through... I miss you, Archie, so much. Rest in Peace.

I had the honor to work with Archie in the Gateway Community College Library from 2018-2020. Every morning I came into work, he always greeted me with a smile. He was never in a bad mood, angry, or resentful in any way. Working with Archie always lifted my spirits. He was very attentive with students and faculty. I still remember learning how to add community borrowers; and I was always asking him for help. I sent him a thank you email and apologized for asking so many questions. He responded with "You're welcome. Feel free to ask me for help whenever you need it." That's the kind of person he was. He is greatly missed in the workplace and in my heart.

I worked with Archie from 2012 to 2020 in the library. He was definitely one of the most hardworking individuals I ever met.  He was always attentive to students’ needs. I remember him coming to my office to ask me to help a student when the other librarian was busy helping another student. He always looked for work to keep himself busy. He was extremely dependable and detail-oriented. He greeted me as I came into the library every morning. Archie is greatly missed.

I’m heartbroken to hear of Archie’s passing. He was such a lovely, sweet and gentle soul, so kind to students and always ready with a smile and a quirk joke. Rest In Peace, dear Archie. 

I had the pleasure of working with Archie at Gateway Community College Library from 2012-2014. He was kind and helpful to anyone who visited the library and he specifically enjoyed working with the students. He will be greatly missed.  My condolences for your loss. 
Monica 

I always Enjoyed my visits to the library when Archie was there. He was such a great guy. Thoughts and prayers to his family. 

Archie was an important member of our library team. We will miss his kindness and his presence as he was always the first one there each each morning to greet us and our students. Archie was a Library Technician at GateWay Community College  Library, 2012-2020.

Written by Archie in April 2016

“I was born in Burma. At an early age, I was sent to a mission school which was run by Catholic nuns. In the early eighties, I made up my mind to come to the United States in search of the American Dream.  During Ronald Reagan’s second year of his presidency, I moved to Phoenix, AZ. At first, I got involved in the restaurant business for the past 20 years. I attended Universal Technical Institute and graduated in 1999.

America is a paradise; you can do anything you want. Besides, America also makes very good ice cream. I have been with GateWay College since September 2001. At present, I’m a part-time employee at GateWay College Library. The catalog is the resource that I like most. Principally, it helps you to locate the books and other materials available at the library.” 





I worked with Archie at the GateWay Community College Library. He was a gracious coworker and was  committed to treating our clients (students and faculty) well.  And he very much did so.  I remember being impressed that he was taking college classes while working, to continue learning new things. Our world, and the world in general, was better for having Archie in it.

Thinking of you in this time of sorrow.  I worked with Archie in the library at GateWay and actually hired him back in 2012.  He thrived in the library environment and loved to be around the students and contribute to their success.  He was a star employee and a friend.
He will be missed!  With sympathy, Kathy Lynch 

OBITUARY

Archie Yang

18 February, 1952 – 6 December, 2020

Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery

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