Obituary
Oune Somsanith, 45, of Lee’s Summit, MO was called to heaven on July 8, 2018. He was shot and killed by an unknown person while making a “Let Go” Iphone exchange.
Visitation will be at Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW 3rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063, on Saturday, July 14th from 2-5pm. Memorial contributions made to the Somsanith Family will be used for the children’s’ college tuition or to a gofundme page at https://www.gofundme.com/oune-somsanith-family
Survivors include his Mother, Ouey; Father, Sorn; Brother, Nokeo; wife, (High School sweetheart) Kelly; and their 5 children: June, Cayenne, TJ, Emily and Emma. Extended family members include his Mother in-law, Bernie; Sister in-law, Cindy; Brother in-law, Tim; and Nephew, Noah.
Oune was born in Laos in 1972 and came to the US as a Vietnam War refugee when he was 5. He became a naturalized US citizen in 1994. Oune grew up in Ames, IA and lived there until he moved to Lee’s Summit, MO, in 1997. Oune worked at Pfizer until the Lees Summit plant closed. He was a stay-at-home Dad for several years. Most recently, he was employed part-time at Lees Summit West High School. Oune had a laid back disposition, it was hard to get him to hurry or take anything too seriously. Oune’s favorite things included hanging out at home with family or close friends, playing cards, and pranking people. He was a great cook; his family may now starve. He was a body builder who always made time for the gym. Oune’s associate degree was in auto-body; he loved cars. He will be deeply missed and left a legacy of love and laughter.
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Kelly and family, My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Words fail all of us when a bright light is gone too soon. May memories of his joyous spirit and the love you all have for each other help carry you through. God bless.
Kelly, I am very sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family. May your husband rest in peace. Anna Maria
Kelly, I don’t even know what to say. Words can’t express the emotion you and your family are probably feeling now. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelly, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Kelly, I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. It’s just unbelievable. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Kelly, My sincere condolences. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during your time of grief.
Kelly, I’m so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Hugs.
Kelly, there are truly no words to say, this is all so senseless and tragic. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Kelly, I am so saddened by your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Kelly, there are no words to ease this incredible pain.. I’m so sorry for your sudden loss. Frank Bucci
Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We are so incredibly sorry for your loss!
Kelly, My heart is breaking for your family. I hope your memories of happy family times of love and laughter offer you comfort. Sending lots of prayers and hugs for you and your family.
Kelly, I heard this tragic news today and want to offer my sincerest condolences. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you. shannon
Kelly, There are no words. I am so sorry. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Kelly and Family – I am so sorry to hear about this tragic loss. Will be praying for healing for you all. Sending love and hugs.
Kelly, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Wanted to send my condolences to the family sending many prayers and thoughts to get you through this time of sorrow.He was very loved as a person and colleaque at Pfizer.i had the privilege of working with him in compounding .
Kelly, many condolences to you and your family. I pray that God will wrap his arms around you and your children during this tragic time. You are all in my prayers. Diane
My heart aches with your loss Kelly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything I can do to help in this difficult time please do not hesitate to let me know.
Our deepest condolences. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Kelly, We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. You and your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May your husband rest in peace and may God be with you to take you and your kids through this tragic time.
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kelly, I am so very sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around you and your family and comfort you during this difficult time. Sending my thoughts and prayers.
Kelly I have always thought of you as a delightful person with pretty much the best smile in the whole world, and the thought of you and your family bearing these circumstances literally makes me feel sick. God says He is close to the broken hearted and the crushed in spirit, and I have found that to be true this year in the loss of my dad, which was quickly followed by the loss of my uncle. I pray that you and your family feel that closeness and comfort even in the midst of great pain. I am so very sorry for this horrible tragedy.
Kelly, I am so sorry to hear for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelly and Family- I am so very sorry for your loss you will all be in our Prayers.
Kelly, I am deeply saddened to hear the sudden loss of your husband. No words can take away the sorrow, but I will pray that God will give you and your family strength and peace during this difficult time. With heartfelt condolences, Tammy Grimmett
On a Friday night many many years ago, Oune convinced me to hit on drag queens. He knew they were drag queens. I found out later. That always brings a smile to my embarrassed face. When bad things happen to good people i want to tear the world apart. I’m so sorry and my heart goes out to your family. May our love for Oune shine brighter than the rage for his loss.
We are shocked and saddened by this tragedy. Our boys, Elijah and Sam played soccer with TJ and we always could find Oune outlying by the trees overlooking the field. He was a guiet spirit, May peace be with you Kelly and the family.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
I’m sorry for loss,I worked with Oune at West for less than 3 weeks at the beginning of the 2017 school year.It didn’t take me to long to see what a nice person and a gentleman he was.It’s a shame to see things like this happening to good people like Oune,I will always remember his smile and funny personality that brought a smile to everybody he touched.
Kelly, I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
Kelly and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. -Jen Opie and the Cedar Creek Elementary Staff
Kelly- my heart breaks for you and the kids and I am so sorry. I remember Oune’s smile, and know from you what an incredible father and husband he was. My thoughts are with you – don’t hesitate to reach out for anything.
My sincere condolences to your family. May you find comfort in the promise of Revelation 21:4 of a time when death will be no more and loved ones will be reunited.
Kelly and Family, So sorry for the loss of you husband/father. May GOD, family and friends help you through the pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you. GOD bless.
Kelly- I am so sorry for your loss and your children. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please reach out if there is anything you need.
Kelly and family I am so sorry…Oune was a great friend and great laugher-mischievous and caring and contagious. Thoughts and prayers and love to you all
Kelly and Family, Oune touched the lives of so many, and that legacy will forever live on. He always had a smile! Much love and many prayers to you!
Kelly and family, My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Words fail all of us when a bright light is gone too soon. May memories of his joyous spirit and the love you all have for each other help carry you through. God bless.