Champasay Thirakoune

Champasay was born on May 1, 1960 at Mouang Kong, Laos to Xay and Bouasy Chomsisavath. She graduated from high school and then continued her education in culinary arts while still in Laos. On April 14, 1977, Champasay was united in marriage to Vannary Thirakoune at Pakse, Laos. In 1981 they immigrated to the United States and resided in Athol, Massachusetts. In 1991, Champasay and her family moved to Mountain Lake, Minnesota. Champasay took lots of pride in her garden and her cooking. To Champasay, her family meant everything. Champasay died at her home in Mountain Lake on Wednesday afternoon, August 27, 2008 after a three year struggle with cancer. She was 48 years of age. Champasay is survived by her husband, Vannary Thirakoune of Mountain Lake; three sons, Vannaxay Thirakoune of Fort Drum, New York, John Thirakoune and his wife Betsy of Loves Park, Illinois, and Vannasay Thirakoune of Mountain Lake; two grandchildren, Morgan and Mason Thirakoune of Loves Park; a brother, Savoy Thirakoune and his wife Khamphet of Fitchburg, Massachusetts; many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Xay and Bouasy Chomsisavath