Vien Campbell
September 07, 2014
Vien Campbell, 53, passed away at her home in Ankeny on September 7, 2014. She was born July 5, 1961, in Vientiane, Laos. Vien relocated to the United States in June of 1976 and obtained her citizenship in 1987.
Vien graduated from Des Moines Tech High School and received one year of post-secondary education at DMACC in bookkeeping. She worked at Amoco Oil for 13 years and at Nationwide Insurance for 14 years. Vien was united in marriage to Brian Campbell on September 30, 1989. She took pride in her work and loved her coworkers.
Vien enjoyed dancing, taking pictures and cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her granddaughter.
Vien is survived by her husband, Brian; son, Blake Campbell (Erica Pham); granddaughter, Braelyn Pham-Campbell; mother, Neui Luong; brothers and sisters, Kim Baccam, Theui Baccam (La), Somvang Luong (Cheryl Stevens), Oun Luong (Soy), Holly Siakhasone (Khamsay), Peige Lovan, Amanda Luong-Baccam (Calvin), Soum Luong, and Sang Luong (Kin); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father (Quan) and brother-in-law (To).
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. The family will receive visitors Wednesday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A private family interment will take place at Greenwood Friends Cemetery.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Ted Ehler
09/17/2014
Brian and Family,
My condolences to you and your entire family for the loss of Vien. My Dad sends his sympathies as well.
Leilani Holmstadt
09/12/2014
Hello, I am Alice's granddaughter. Prayers for all of you, that you have the Peace of Jesus and that the gap you feel here on Earth is filled by the Lord's love for you all!
Deb Duggan
09/10/2014
So sorry to hear about Vien. She was such a nice lady. I always enjoyed talking to her. I didn't get to see her very often since I work in a different building but when I did she was always so gracious. And always with a smile on her face. My condolences to all of her family.
Dianna Wiegert
09/10/2014
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I worked with Vien at Nationwide. She always had a smile and would ask "how are you". May you find comfort in sharing your memories with family and freinds. Although Vien may be gone, she will not be forgotten.
John Fridl
09/09/2014
So sorry to hear about Vien's passing. I have worked with her for many years, though not in the same department. I liked her very much. She was always so friendly and professional and very good at what she did. She was such a special person and joy to work with when I had the chance.
Doris Lutyens
09/09/2014
My prayers are with you and your family. I worked with Vien at Nationwide. She will be missed. She was fun to work with.
Nance' Jane Bloedow
09/09/2014
Your Vien will be missed by many. She was gracious and beautiful to all who knew her. May you all have peace in your hearts knowing she is safe and no longer in pain. Prayers and heartfelt hugs.