Seng Kaing

Seng Hang Kaing was born in Battambang, Cambodia March 19,1944 to (father: Hee Lim and mother: Tan Huoy).

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Kheang Khean, and his three daughters: Cheata Lor, Mik Kaing, and Mary Kaing. He is now reunited with his two sons, Chet and Khann; He has 5 grandchildren, Maleena, Chet, Bryton, Eva, and Hazel.

Seng grew up with his sister Kiev and Peter. He has now joined his brother Robert in watching over the family.

Seng was a French professor in Cambodia then became the principal. When the war broke out, he enlisted in the army and became a captain. Trying to escape the genocide, he stopped to help people along the way. I believe his niece, Top, still owes him a doll she promised him, for carrying her.

In the refugee camps in Thailand, his education allowed him to help hundreds of families fill out their documents.

After landing in America, and knowing the importance of education, he enrolled in Truman College where he got his degree and was able to secure a good job at English Bay Company, where he worked as an Ingredient Supply Coordinator, the only non-related employee entrusted with the secret ingredient. He worked here until he retired at 70 years old.

Looking at all his accomplishments inspires us to try your best at everything you want to do. But the real inspiration comes from seeing the person he was. When friends and family found out of his passing, they wrote, "He was the nicest. He was the funniest. He was the sweetest. He was the kindest. He was my favorite uncle. He was my favorite Ohm. He was a great father-in-law”. He was known as “The Smiling Man”. He simply was the best. He was the best father and the very very best grandfather. He will be greatly missed but there are two boys waiting to spend some time with dad.

We love you so much and one day we will all meet again.

A funeral service is planned for 10:00 am, Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Dykstra Funeral Homes – Northwood Chapel, 295 Douglas Avenue in Holland.

Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Friday, April 25, 2025 at the Northwood Chapel.