Bounpanh Xayavongchanh
August 14, 2008
Bounphanh “Bunni” Xayavongchanh, 32, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 2pm Saturday at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Street. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8pm Friday at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.
Bunni was born July 6, 1976 in Laos. She grew up in Baxter. She was a RN at Iowa Heart Center. Bunni loved spending time with her children and her family. She enjoyed shopping, cooking and decorating.
Bunni is survived by her children, Devin (5), Dillon (3), Suria (1); her parents, Nhouy and Mouane Xayavongchanh: sister, Mani Lovan; brothers, Soukanh and Soutchay Xayavongchanh; three nieces and a nephew.
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friend
08/19/2008
I will miss you and think of the good times we had while growing up together. It is weird how things change after we grow up. Even though we parted ways - diff groups of friends and diff careers, etc - deep down I always knew we will be good friends once again. Hoping someday your path will lead you back to the carefree days like when we were in grade school and just riding our bikes and laughing.
I only find strength from this ordeal by praying and when thinking to myself that you are pain free and looking down on us.........smiling.
No one deserves the kind of death you endured. Only if someone somewhere heard your cry for help even before this fateful day, you will still be with us. Only if I had known the sadness you went through, I would definitely done something and if that is not possible I would go to the authorities that can help. I pray the person that did this to you and the people that helped him get to this point get what they deserve come judgement day. They know who they are and should be ashamed.
Chanel & Rion -- we grew up with the family in Bax
08/19/2008
Words cannot express the sadness we feel for your family at this tragic time. Bounpahn was such a sweet, funny girl growing up; it's hard to believe that anybody would want to hurt her. May God comfort you at this time.
Jolynda Luing
08/18/2008
Bounpanh and I attended grade school and high school together. I am truly saddened to hear of her death. I remember her as a fun and free spirited girl. As far as her children, I am sure they are as beautiful as she was. You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and may you rest in peace.
Mary De Costa
08/16/2008
I didn't get to know Bunni very well. I mainly work at the E 9th office and I met her on the few occasions that I worked at the other offices. She was always smiling and was so friendly. I will miss her bubbly personality! God bless her beautiful little children and all her family as you face the days to come. Please know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers!
Dan Severson
08/15/2008
I want to let you know what a joy Bunni was to be around at the Iowa Heart Center. She always had a smile and I truly enjoyed working with her every day we worked together. My prayers go out to Bunni's children and family, may God bless you and keep you strong in this terrible time.
Maggie
08/15/2008
I worked with Bunni at the E9th office. She was always funny and cheerful. She had the most beautiful smile. I'm so thankful that the children have their grandparents and family for support. She was a beautiful part of all our lives.
Cathy Seymour
08/15/2008
I can not attend Bunni's visitation tonight but just know that she and all of her family are in my prayers and thoughts.She was a wonderful person.
Cindee Johnson
08/15/2008
Bunni will be missed so much by so many people. She was a warm, funny and genuine person who was an absolute joy to be around. She brightened my day and I LOVED working with her at Iowa Heart. I will never forget her kindness and sweet, sweet spirit. Your entire family is in my prayers.
Mary Ellen Fischer
08/15/2008
I talked to Bunni on Wednesday night at a meeting. She was cheerful and funny and I so enjoyed seeing her. (I work in the Carroll Iowa Heart Center Office.)
I stood and looked at her and thought to myself how lovely she was. I am tall
and of Danish descent. She was tiny with beautiful dark hair and eyes and was just strikingly beautiful. I didn't have a chance to see her often but she will be missed so much by all of us at Iowa Heart. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Please love her children as I know she must have loved them dearly.
Julie Sparks
08/15/2008
Bunni,
My shopping buddy/co-worker, I had to go buy a new pair of shoes yesterday after work. You would love them!! I miss YOU!! As I know everyone does. What can I say girlfriend...you made us all laugh and smile. You brightened every room you entered. You will be GREATLY missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Anne McKiddy
08/15/2008
Bunni was fun, friendly, and such a loving person. She will be missed by everyone whose life she touched. She could always make me smile. I already miss her emails that would brighten the worst and busiest work days. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this time.
April
08/15/2008
Bunni was so sweet to all that came in contact with her. She will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers with everyone in the family. My Heartfelt sympathy to all of you.