She was born Young Muk-Lan in Guangzhou, formerly known as Canton, China to Father Lock Lee Young and Mother Fung Lee Lock. She was the eldest of four children.
In March 1940, Lang emigrated from China to Los Angeles with her mother, brother, and cousins. Growing up, she attended San Pedro Street Elementary, LaFayette Junior High, and Polytechnic High School where she was the valedictorian of her graduating class. It was at Polytechnic High School where she dated her future husband, Foon Lew. They were married on September 4, 1948.
Besides being a devoted mother, she worked intermittently at her husband’s grocery store, Star Market. Her hobbies included raising orchids and African violets. She also enjoyed sewing and the occasional game of Mah-Jong. Most of all, she loved spending time and caring for her grandchildren.
Lang was preceded in death by her parents, her younger brothers See and Cyrus, and her daughter Nancy. She is survived by her children Cynthia Yoshitomi (Ronnie), Jeannette Cho, Dennis (Clara), Norman (Lillian); grandchildren Courtney Main (Andy), Randy Shum (Emily), Garrett Yoshitomi (Raven), Megan Yoshitomi, Daniel (Melanie Ministerio), Bryan, Kevin, and Kyle; and great-grandchildren Camille Main and Jack Yoshitomi.
