Khamphane Boualavanh

Phan was really born the year of the Dragon in 1976. He came to the U.S. with his parents as a refugee in 1981. He said he learned English quickly by watching “The Sesame Street Show”. He was jack of all trades. He loved taking things apart and putting them back together to see how they worked. As well as building things with his hands. His favorite thing to do was fish especially with his dad and two oldest sons but he also loved to sing and dance with his one and only daughter. He was very intelligent well respected man. He was the greatest father ever. He worshipped his four children, loved teaching them new things. He was a great cook and loved to eat everything spicy hot.

He leaves behind his wife, Colette; his sons, Nic Phayah, Louie Phayuk and Jarome Kwan; his one and only princess Echo Duen; his father, Khamphaune; his father-in-law Louie; his sister Soune (Jessica); sister-in-law, Kaula; his brother Thonxuene; brother-in-law, Charlo; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins; and friends.

Visitation at Schaefer-Shipman Friday, January 29, 2016 at 1:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 9:00 AM at the Tulalip Gym.