Duyen Baccam

Duyen Baccam, 79, died at home January 10, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 N.W. 60th Ave.
Duyen was born October 4, 1928 in Tai Dam Country. He worked as a kitchen aide at Iowa Methodist until his retirement in 1990, where he was known as “Papason” to his co-workers. Duyen was a people person and loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed working on cars, listening to traditional folk music, reading and story telling.
Duyen is survived by his wife, Nguyen Bacthi; sister, Eng Bacthi; brother, Yen Baccam; sons, Do Baccam and Khue (Soulichanh) Baccam; daughters, Toui (Eignai) Xaycosy, Inkham (Khamphon) Dara, Inngeun (Khamsene) Soulinthavong and Vanhpheng “Te” Lo; and nine grandchildren, Jennifer, Jonathan, Mickey, Regina, Reanna, Nicholas, Cody, Cindy and David. He was preceded in death by his brother, Thuong Baccam.

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