Lea Phann

Lea Phann, 12, passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2016. She was born in Des Moines on September 3, 2004 to Mary Sun and Suphap Phann.

Lea was adventurous and loved playing softball, doing crafts and cooking. She also enjoyed learning, especially science. Lea had an infectious laugh, her presence alone made everyone smile.

Lea is survived by her mom and dad, Mary Sun and Suphap Phann; siblings, Tia Phann and Khloey Phann; grandparents, Yann Chal, Phann Sos, Lim Sun, and Ny Sun; aunts and uncles, Phoeun Phann, Sophay Phann, Sally Chal, Kelly Phann, David Sun, Janet Miranda, Chesda Sun, Dina Sun, Soria Sun, Sunny Sun and Kala Sun; many extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Saman Phoung.

Private family services will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. Des Moines. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Friday evening from 4 to 8 p.m., also at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family or South Des Moines Girls Softball, in loving memory of Lea.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

The family of Lea would like to extend a special thank you for all the generous support given to them during this difficult time, Fat Boyz Barber Shop, 5 Borough Bagels, Street Impact Riders Des Moines, Domino’s Pizza, Vazquez Family, Sing Me To Heaven Foundation, Carpenters Local 106, GoFundMe from Kahoe’s, and many more.

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