1941
Somchit
2021
Somchit S. "Som" Shirk
January 20, 1941 — November 27, 2021
Somchit (Som) Saengtong Shirk, 80, passed away from cancer on Saturday, November 27th, 2021 at her home in Independence, Missouri. Originally from Dan Khun Thot District, Thailand, Som relocated to the United States in 1981 with her son Jaruk (Jess) Chanyaem.
Som was the fourth of seven children for Kluab and Poom Saengtong. She attended school for Hair and Sewing and went on to run her own business in Thailand. In the United States she continued her work as a skilled seamstress.
In 1998, she married Russell (Rusty) Shirk. They enjoyed golfing, raising dogs, listening to music together, and spending time with their grandson, Phoenix. She had an incredible talent for gardening and shared her love by cooking delicious Thai food for her family. She will be remembered most for her kindness and her incredibly strong will and determination which allowed her to achieve the American dream as a first-generation immigrant.
Som is survived by her husband, Rusty; her son and daughter-in-law: Jess and Erin; her grandson: Phoenix; her sisters: Arun, Haht, Sunee, Roojee, and Thiem; and their families.
She is preceded by her parents and her brother, Prasert.
A visitation will be held from 2-4PM, Saturday, December 11th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to: KC Pet Project
Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com
(Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)
Som was the fourth of seven children for Kluab and Poom Saengtong. She attended school for Hair and Sewing and went on to run her own business in Thailand. In the United States she continued her work as a skilled seamstress.
In 1998, she married Russell (Rusty) Shirk. They enjoyed golfing, raising dogs, listening to music together, and spending time with their grandson, Phoenix. She had an incredible talent for gardening and shared her love by cooking delicious Thai food for her family. She will be remembered most for her kindness and her incredibly strong will and determination which allowed her to achieve the American dream as a first-generation immigrant.
Som is survived by her husband, Rusty; her son and daughter-in-law: Jess and Erin; her grandson: Phoenix; her sisters: Arun, Haht, Sunee, Roojee, and Thiem; and their families.
She is preceded by her parents and her brother, Prasert.
A visitation will be held from 2-4PM, Saturday, December 11th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E 39th St.; Independence, MO 64055.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to: KC Pet Project
Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com
(Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)
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Saturday, December 11, 2021
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