Pheng was one of the most wonder people I’ve ever known, and I am honored to be standing here in front of you today to illustrate his life’s legacy. Pheng was born on August 1, 1946. He was taken from us much too soon on January 22, 2021. There is so much that happened between those two dates, and there is simply no way I could possibly reiterate the life Pheng led in a single speech. But I am going to do my very best.
Pheng was born to Khamta and Thitmy, and grew up in Luang Prabang. He was one of 5 siblings. There are two sisters and three brothers.
When Pheng came of age, he decided to get married and have children. He graduated school in Laos and soon found work there as a police man. He worked in that profession for 10 years in Laos. In the year 1973, Pheng met and fell in love with Thiep. Their love story was one for the ages, they courted for one year and were finally married in June of 1974. They were married for 47 long and happy years. If I could describe Pheng to you in only a few words, it would be cheerful, very patient, funny, and love to joke and had loud family.
Going fishing, spending time with his grandchildren and children, celebrating birthdays and any holidays that came up along the year. He loved to take walks outside and wander around in the stores. When he is with his wife, Thiep, he would never buy anything but he would ask her permission to buy something if he wanted it. With his children or grandchildren, if he were to go with them he would buy anything and everything for them or for himself. He also enjoyed gardening and taking care of his plants in the summer and springtime. He’d always wake up and look at them and give them water every morning.
He lived life to the fullest and wasn’t afraid to show the world who he really was. Some of Pheng’s favorite activities really revolved around fishing. His son’s would take him to many different lakes to catch fish early in the morning and to bring home to eat. Along with that, his greatest joy in life was to garden. Many things the garden consisted were chili peppers, mint leaves, and lemon grass.
The wonderful thing about Pheng was that he didn’t live just for himself. He loved helping others, brightening other people’s lives and helping and encouraging others by making jokes or even keeping company. He love to talk about food and how many of the food he taste is really good and tries to help other out when he can.
It was always obvious who the apple of his eyes was, and that was Thiep. Even as the time come, he was still worried about her and never took his thought out of his head. He wanted to be sure she was safe, taken care of, and making sure that she will be okay as it was his time to go.
Pheng is survived by his wife Thiep, with their children, Suvanh Thavisack, Rika Thavisack, Saray Keo, Srisupanh Keo, Bounchanh Thavisack, Monique Thavisack, Robert Thavisack and Donna Thavisack. Grandchildren Christine Keo, Jojo Keo, Leila Keo, Yui Thavisack, Renz Thavisack, Renzel Thavisack, and Anastasia Thavisack.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation for all the love, and encouraging visits, the comforting calls, texts, messages, and the beautiful floral arrangements that have been bestowed upon us during this time of bereavement.
Final moments, forever treasured
We don’t need a special day to bring you to our minds.
The days we don’t think of you is very hard to find.
Our thoughts are always with you, your place no one can fill.
In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still.
As I think back overtime I wonder if I got to say thank you enough for all the love and care.
Through all the Good and bad times, you have always been there.
All the hard work and accomplishments up to now that I have done, I hope you see.
Was all for you, I want you to be proud of me.
Our final moments spent with you, I will always cherish.
As I look at you from across the door, my heart was aching so much more.
For the very first time, I saw something with my very own eyes.
You were in so much pain and you didn’t even care. The pain that I saw when looking in your eyes, was the pain of worry about leaving mom behind.
You were looking at her the whole time we were there, your eyes filled with so much worry, pain, and care.
I was speechless, no words to say, for I have never seen this until that day.
All I did was cry and stare, just realizing how much your love for her was always there.
I will always remember this special day, hold it deep within my heart.
Please don’t worry and go in peace we will take care of mom so please be at ease.
By Tiffany Keo
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