Memorial Fund for Dr. Edwin Ang
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Dr. Edwin Ang passed away at 1:21 PM on January 21, 2021, due to Covid-19 and heart related complications at the age of 94 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Jersey.
Edwin was one of the earliest pioneers of the Unification movement in the United States and regarded as a pillar of the community. He was a respected mentor and elder brother, and loved by his family and friends. With an insatiable quest for knowledge in all areas of economics, philosophy, science, and spiritual, Edwin continued with his research until the day he was admitted to the hospital on January 3, 2021. He was a fighter until the very end when his frail body could no longer support him.
This memorial fund is to support his wife Marie at this time. If you prefer alternate means of funding (i.e. Venmo) please let us know.
Thank you for your love and support.
The Ang Family
Full Biography
On January 21, 2021 at 1:21pm, Dr. Edwin Ang peacefully passed on due to Covid-19 and heart-related complications. His son and grandson were present with the rest of his family attending through video.
Dr. Edwin Ang was born in the small village of Bowerno, East Java, Indonesia on July 29, 1926 and was raised in the Confucian tradition. Being of Chinese ancestry, he was named Kian An Ang, which means “to establish peace after the flood” (which he felt was significant). Edwin firmly believed he was guided by God through every step of his life.
He graduated from St. Stephen’s College, a high school in Hong Kong in 1949, at which time he was baptized in the Anglican church. Following graduation, Edwin received an Associate degree in Accounting from the International Institute of Accountants. He received a full scholarship to attend the International Christian University in Tokyo, Japan, where he earned his undergraduate degree in Economics in 1958.
Based on Edwin’s desire to help developing countries, he applied for a scholarship at several American universities and was accepted at University of California, Berkeley where he earned his Ph.D degree in Economics in 1972.
While a student at Berkeley, Edwin joined the Unification Church, then known as the Unified Family, in 1962 as one of the first 20 members in America. He dedicated the next 30 years of his life to his various missions in the church, eventually serving as Executive Vice President of the Unification Theological Seminary under President David S.C. Kim. During that time, he was instrumental in securing the provisional and absolute charters for the seminary.
In 1969, Edwin was blessed in marriage to Marie Leckrone in Washington, D.C. They have been happily married for over 50 years.
During the last 17 years, he was an active member of the Clifton Family Church community, helping and praying for Blessed families and members that came to his attention. Edwin spent much of his time researching the relationship between science and religion. He also enjoyed living with his son’s family in New Jersey and spending time with his other children and grandchildren.
Edwin joins his son David on the spirit side of life, and is survived by his wife Marie, and children Joni (married to Jin Man Choi), Dohi (married to Jin Hee Kang), Jennifer (married to Namhi Hwang), and his nine grandchildren, Chan Woo, Yejin, Yesun, Lia, Eric, Eva, Taewon, Taesung, and Taehoon. Edwin is also survived by three of his nine siblings: Kian Hoo, Ertha, and Jeanne.
Edwin was one of the earliest pioneers of the Unification movement in the United States and regarded as a pillar of the community. He was a respected mentor and elder brother, and loved by his family and friends. With an insatiable quest for knowledge in all areas of economics, philosophy, science, and spiritual, Edwin continued with his research until the day he was admitted to the hospital on January 3, 2021. He was a fighter until the very end when his frail body could no longer support him.
This memorial fund is to support his wife Marie at this time. If you prefer alternate means of funding (i.e. Venmo) please let us know.
Thank you for your love and support.
The Ang Family
Full Biography
On January 21, 2021 at 1:21pm, Dr. Edwin Ang peacefully passed on due to Covid-19 and heart-related complications. His son and grandson were present with the rest of his family attending through video.
Dr. Edwin Ang was born in the small village of Bowerno, East Java, Indonesia on July 29, 1926 and was raised in the Confucian tradition. Being of Chinese ancestry, he was named Kian An Ang, which means “to establish peace after the flood” (which he felt was significant). Edwin firmly believed he was guided by God through every step of his life.
He graduated from St. Stephen’s College, a high school in Hong Kong in 1949, at which time he was baptized in the Anglican church. Following graduation, Edwin received an Associate degree in Accounting from the International Institute of Accountants. He received a full scholarship to attend the International Christian University in Tokyo, Japan, where he earned his undergraduate degree in Economics in 1958.
Based on Edwin’s desire to help developing countries, he applied for a scholarship at several American universities and was accepted at University of California, Berkeley where he earned his Ph.D degree in Economics in 1972.
While a student at Berkeley, Edwin joined the Unification Church, then known as the Unified Family, in 1962 as one of the first 20 members in America. He dedicated the next 30 years of his life to his various missions in the church, eventually serving as Executive Vice President of the Unification Theological Seminary under President David S.C. Kim. During that time, he was instrumental in securing the provisional and absolute charters for the seminary.
In 1969, Edwin was blessed in marriage to Marie Leckrone in Washington, D.C. They have been happily married for over 50 years.
During the last 17 years, he was an active member of the Clifton Family Church community, helping and praying for Blessed families and members that came to his attention. Edwin spent much of his time researching the relationship between science and religion. He also enjoyed living with his son’s family in New Jersey and spending time with his other children and grandchildren.
Edwin joins his son David on the spirit side of life, and is survived by his wife Marie, and children Joni (married to Jin Man Choi), Dohi (married to Jin Hee Kang), Jennifer (married to Namhi Hwang), and his nine grandchildren, Chan Woo, Yejin, Yesun, Lia, Eric, Eva, Taewon, Taesung, and Taehoon. Edwin is also survived by three of his nine siblings: Kian Hoo, Ertha, and Jeanne.
Organizer and beneficiary
Alex Choi
Organizer
Cresskill, NJ
Dohi Ang
Beneficiary