Sokhen Clausen's Funeral Costs
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My mother Sokhen (Sin) Clausen lost her battle with cancer on June 29th, 2020. Survived by her children Chris Neou(28), Samantha Clausen(20), Tessa Clausen(16) Matthew Clausen(13) and grandchildren Nolan Neou (6), Melani Neou (3). She was diagnosed in 2015 with colon cancer that then spread to her lungs, which ultimately spread to her brain in the end. Her battle lasted five years. Given only two to three years of life she was able to live longer because of the determination to spend as much time as she could with us.
I am reaching out for financial help as we do not have the means to cover all of the funeral. Her funeral is being held on July 10th at one p.m.
Any remainder amount of money from this campaign would help me step up to help and guide my younger siblings. My mother was the carrier of our phone contract and I am planning on putting them on a line with me. Both of my younger siblings are very smart and will go to college one day to make our mother proud. I plan on starting separate bank accounts for them both in order to start saving for college funds.
I (Samantha) will be taking care of the funds. I understand it takes great responsibility, and the money donated will properly be used.
Anyone who is able or willing to contribute to this cause will be given endless gratitude. If you are not, which is just fine, please share my mothers story for others to see and read. I would love to show others how much my mother impacted everyone surrounding her life.
My mother has not had the easiest life, and in saying that, that's me being modest. At a very early age, both of her parents had passed away leaving her to be cared for by family in an already devastating time. She had to grow up during the time of the Cambodian Genocide. She then came to America at the age of twelve not knowing a word of English, all the while having to adjust to the American lifestyle.
My mother had married and had Chris with his father Lom Neou, at the age of nineteen. Things hadn't worked out so they separated. However my mom was still in contact with her sister in law and kept in touch. Then she had met my father, and began a family consisting of my parents and my two siblings Tessa and Matthew. Chris my older brother had lived with us for some time, but decided that it was not ideal because of living situations with my father, who was his step father. He was thirteen when he left, and I was raised with Tessa and Matthew for the majority of my life.
Her marriage with my father was good in the beginning, but they had then fallen out of love. This had caused stress on her because she wanted for us kids to not be separated, but they were both very unhappy. Later the reason she had to stay with him was because without the insurance he had that was covering her, she would not have been able to cover the cost to live or fought for as long as she had.
While my mother was here, she did everything in her power to make sure we were happy, supported and loved. My brother Chris has lived on his own with his wife Mellessa and their two children Nolan and Melani. My mother would visit when she could and would bear gifts on holidays for their family to let them know she cared. She was materialistic in how she showed her love, but she also showed how big her heart was with her actions and words. My mom was so happy to have grandchildren and wanted to see them as much as she could. I am glad that Chris and Mellessa were able to give her the joy of being a grandmother.
My mom has always been so patient and understanding with me. She was my best friend, my rock, and my light. Growing up she would tell me stories about coming to America and having to make a life here. I always looked up to how strong and kind she could still be to such a cruel world. I struggled in high school with anxiety and depression and it contributed to me having a difficult time keeping up with grades. Mom would always offer to help with my homework despite the barriers she faced. She would take the kids and I to school, even on days that she had chemotherapy. My mother got to see and help me graduate. I truly believe she was what drove me to what is the beginning of my success. She urged me to get the emotional help I needed, and I owe it all to her.
Tessa joined dance years ago. My mother saw potential in her and gave Tessa her all in supporting her. She was the best dance mom, who took her to practices, rehearsals, and attended every competition all the while battling cancer with no job. My mom had lost her job shortly after being diagnosed and still made Tessa's dreams and passions a reality. Somehow she had always made ends meet with very little. Tessa had been taking amazing care of our mother while her cancer progressed in her last months. Tessa would take her to her radiation appointments, made sure she was comfortable and would cook dinner often. I am so proud of the young woman my mother was able to shape Tessa into and I know Mom was more than proud of her too.
Matthew is my youngest brother who mom will be leaving behind. I am happy that he is at least old enough to have memories of her stored in his heart. Mom always had a soft spot for Matthew, being he was the youngest. He took on band, choir, and wrestling in middle school and to no surprise, my mother had supported him in anything he saw he may have been passionate about. She would attend every concert, and any wrestling match. Matthew also loves to go fishing and my mom would take him down to a lake whenever she felt fit enough to. My mom has always wanted the best for Matthew, and I promised her I would take care of him and guide him as much as I can.
I always say that life has been anything but kind to my mom, yet she has always been so kind to life. She knew pain, isolation, and struggle. Her heart was very set in not returning that energy into her own life, so she taught her children love, compassion, patience, and forgiveness. I believe that is the best gift to be blessed with, and I owe it all to my mother. Her journey was painful, full of fear and worry yet it was also filled with an everlasting faith in Jesus, love for the gospel, and hope. Seeing my mother's cancer progress throughout the years has been so difficult for my siblings and I, but if I had to go through it again I would do so in a heartbeat. No matter if the heartbreak felt the same each time, I’d endure it a million times.
The funeral will be held at 1 PM at:
WASHBURN MCREAVY CRYSTAL LAKE FUNERAL
3816 PENN AVE N
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55412
Thank you for taking the time to read just a small portion of what my mother's life was. Again, if anyone is able to donate, it is greatly appreciated. If not, prayers for our family during this difficult loss will also mean just as much, and to spread the story of my mother's life to others. If you are not able to donate, please feel free to share the cause with your family and friends.
I am reaching out for financial help as we do not have the means to cover all of the funeral. Her funeral is being held on July 10th at one p.m.
Any remainder amount of money from this campaign would help me step up to help and guide my younger siblings. My mother was the carrier of our phone contract and I am planning on putting them on a line with me. Both of my younger siblings are very smart and will go to college one day to make our mother proud. I plan on starting separate bank accounts for them both in order to start saving for college funds.
I (Samantha) will be taking care of the funds. I understand it takes great responsibility, and the money donated will properly be used.
Anyone who is able or willing to contribute to this cause will be given endless gratitude. If you are not, which is just fine, please share my mothers story for others to see and read. I would love to show others how much my mother impacted everyone surrounding her life.
My mother has not had the easiest life, and in saying that, that's me being modest. At a very early age, both of her parents had passed away leaving her to be cared for by family in an already devastating time. She had to grow up during the time of the Cambodian Genocide. She then came to America at the age of twelve not knowing a word of English, all the while having to adjust to the American lifestyle.
My mother had married and had Chris with his father Lom Neou, at the age of nineteen. Things hadn't worked out so they separated. However my mom was still in contact with her sister in law and kept in touch. Then she had met my father, and began a family consisting of my parents and my two siblings Tessa and Matthew. Chris my older brother had lived with us for some time, but decided that it was not ideal because of living situations with my father, who was his step father. He was thirteen when he left, and I was raised with Tessa and Matthew for the majority of my life.
Her marriage with my father was good in the beginning, but they had then fallen out of love. This had caused stress on her because she wanted for us kids to not be separated, but they were both very unhappy. Later the reason she had to stay with him was because without the insurance he had that was covering her, she would not have been able to cover the cost to live or fought for as long as she had.
While my mother was here, she did everything in her power to make sure we were happy, supported and loved. My brother Chris has lived on his own with his wife Mellessa and their two children Nolan and Melani. My mother would visit when she could and would bear gifts on holidays for their family to let them know she cared. She was materialistic in how she showed her love, but she also showed how big her heart was with her actions and words. My mom was so happy to have grandchildren and wanted to see them as much as she could. I am glad that Chris and Mellessa were able to give her the joy of being a grandmother.
My mom has always been so patient and understanding with me. She was my best friend, my rock, and my light. Growing up she would tell me stories about coming to America and having to make a life here. I always looked up to how strong and kind she could still be to such a cruel world. I struggled in high school with anxiety and depression and it contributed to me having a difficult time keeping up with grades. Mom would always offer to help with my homework despite the barriers she faced. She would take the kids and I to school, even on days that she had chemotherapy. My mother got to see and help me graduate. I truly believe she was what drove me to what is the beginning of my success. She urged me to get the emotional help I needed, and I owe it all to her.
Tessa joined dance years ago. My mother saw potential in her and gave Tessa her all in supporting her. She was the best dance mom, who took her to practices, rehearsals, and attended every competition all the while battling cancer with no job. My mom had lost her job shortly after being diagnosed and still made Tessa's dreams and passions a reality. Somehow she had always made ends meet with very little. Tessa had been taking amazing care of our mother while her cancer progressed in her last months. Tessa would take her to her radiation appointments, made sure she was comfortable and would cook dinner often. I am so proud of the young woman my mother was able to shape Tessa into and I know Mom was more than proud of her too.
Matthew is my youngest brother who mom will be leaving behind. I am happy that he is at least old enough to have memories of her stored in his heart. Mom always had a soft spot for Matthew, being he was the youngest. He took on band, choir, and wrestling in middle school and to no surprise, my mother had supported him in anything he saw he may have been passionate about. She would attend every concert, and any wrestling match. Matthew also loves to go fishing and my mom would take him down to a lake whenever she felt fit enough to. My mom has always wanted the best for Matthew, and I promised her I would take care of him and guide him as much as I can.
I always say that life has been anything but kind to my mom, yet she has always been so kind to life. She knew pain, isolation, and struggle. Her heart was very set in not returning that energy into her own life, so she taught her children love, compassion, patience, and forgiveness. I believe that is the best gift to be blessed with, and I owe it all to my mother. Her journey was painful, full of fear and worry yet it was also filled with an everlasting faith in Jesus, love for the gospel, and hope. Seeing my mother's cancer progress throughout the years has been so difficult for my siblings and I, but if I had to go through it again I would do so in a heartbeat. No matter if the heartbreak felt the same each time, I’d endure it a million times.
The funeral will be held at 1 PM at:
WASHBURN MCREAVY CRYSTAL LAKE FUNERAL
3816 PENN AVE N
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55412
Thank you for taking the time to read just a small portion of what my mother's life was. Again, if anyone is able to donate, it is greatly appreciated. If not, prayers for our family during this difficult loss will also mean just as much, and to spread the story of my mother's life to others. If you are not able to donate, please feel free to share the cause with your family and friends.
Organizer
Sam Clausen
Organizer
Apple Valley, MN
