Vinny Savanh Silimon Obituary (1965 - 2007)

Vinny Savanh Silimon peacefully passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family and friends on April 13, 2007. He is the son of Sing and Louane Silimon of Savanakhet Laos. He is survived by his wife April, two daughters, Nina, Trinity and son Colton and brother Bounteug of West Jordan and his father, a brother and sister in Laos. Vinny was born August 4, 1965. From 1977 to 1979 he was a refugee in Thailand. Vinny was sponsored to come to the United States by Buck & Gayle Mudd of Puyallup Washington, through Catholic Community Services in November of 1979. Vinny attended Kales Junior High and graduated from Roger High in Puyallup, WA. In 1983. He earned his Electronics Degree at Renton Community College and an Engineering Certification at Northwestern University. Through his learned knowledge Vinny developed the skills to become a highly qualified Technical Support Engineer for various types of electronic equipment. His work took him from Providence Rhode Island to San Jose California and eventually to Salt Lake City Utah where he met April, the love of his life. They were married in April of 1994 and built their home in West Jordan, Utah. A Celebration of his life will be held Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 2:00 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.) Cremation to follow service.