BORN
1975
DIED
2017
Stephen Kim Obituary
Des Moines
Stephen Kim, 41, passed away on April 21, 2017. He was born on September 2, 1975 in Tonzang, Chin State, Myanmar, the second son of Pa Joseph Tuan Khan Suan and Nu Maria Zuan Khaw Niiang.
Stephen was a production worker at Windsor Windows and Doors in West Des Moines and part time host & bartender at Cool Basil Restaurant in Clive. Stephen loved to help others in the community, fishing, spending time together with his family at the park, and taking special prayer time at the Church. Stephen was a devoted husband and loving father.
Stephen is survived by his wife, Ester; his three boys, Joseph (age 8), David (age 6), and Martin (age 4); mother, Nu Maria Zuan Khaw Niiang of Myanmar; brother-in-law, Pa En Mung of Myanmar; sister & brother-in-law, Nu Elizabeth Dim & Pa Joseph Zam of Myanmar; brothers & sister-in-laws, Pa Methodius Mang & Nu Mang of Malaysia, Pa AugustineSuan & Nu Margaret Mary and Pa Dominic & Nu Rita of Des Moines; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Pa Joseph Tuan Khan Suan (died in 1997); and his oldest sister, Nu Veronica Niang En Lun (died in 11/2016).
Visitation will be at 9:00 AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Urbandale on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Burial will follow the service at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines. Following the burial, Cool Basil Restaurant employees will lead a candlelight vigil at St. Pius.
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Connie Khounlo
May 7, 2017
Stephen Will Be Truely Missed, But We Continue On For Him, We Will Always Remember His Kindness and Love For His Family and Friends, And His Wonderful Smile. ALWAYS LOVED~ NEVER FORGOTTON~ IN OUR HEART'S FOREVER!
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Connie Khounlo
May 7, 2017
I'am So Sorry for the loss of such a wonderful Husbund, Father and Friend, I continue to pray for your Family, My Heart Is Sad, Yet I know also that Kim is in a Peaceful Place in Heaven. I will continue to Pray for his Wife and Beautiful Son's That They will continue on For Kim And Make Him Proud As He Walks Beside Them Daily. God Bless His Family, As We Support Them Thru This Trying Time In Their Life, With God's Strength
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