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Tonya Semmens Obituary
56, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed into Eternal Life April 18, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Roy; and her siblings, Denise, Suezan, Kevin and Jennifer. She was an exemplary Wife, Sister, Daughter, Aunt, and friend. She enjoyed making jewelry for her friends, family and neighbors. There will be no memorial services. Family and friends can make a donation in her honor to the Cancer Research Institute, and or Chrysalis Shelter in Phoenix. You can share memories and condolences by visiting the online obituary guest book at www.obits.azcentral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Tonya Semmens
SueZan Johnson
June 19, 2022
My dear sister,
I still go to call you when something happens in my life so I can share it with you! I miss the laughter, root beer, popcorn, great books, great music, and fun shows! I miss your happy dance, your heart, your love, your friendship, and your spirit!! Thank you for watching over my children and I! I love you!! Your sis!!
Tonya as she was...Happy.
Roy Semmens
May 17, 2011
This is the woman I love. She enjoyed baking for people, breads, brownies and cookies that were baked with the secret ingredient of Love. She made jewelry for people and gave it away as gifts filled with heart. I sent this picture out to people with the memorial cards. I wanted you to see her smiling because she smiled right up to the end. Thank you to everyone for everything in the last three months.
Cousin Laura Bloxham
May 1, 2011
Tonya....I appreciate the elegance and grace shown through such adversity. Your wit, humor, and laughter will never be forgotten. I can only aspire to emulate your example for life. I love you!!!
Aunt Glenda Bloxham
April 30, 2011
Tonya was very special. So glad my girls got to visit her before she got too ill. She had such courage. Roy was so good to her. Wwe loved her and will see her again.
Jennifer Madsen
April 28, 2011
Thank you Tonya for sharing the gift of your spirit so freely. Thank you for reaching out and never giving up. Thank you for an example to aspire to and adding to my relm of possibilites. Thank you Roy for sharing your treasure with us all.
Nan Robinson
April 27, 2011
Tonya was an incredible person, I knew her very well many years ago. She had a huge, kind heart and such a gentle spirit. I have missed her and was quite saddened to learn of her illness and death. My thoughts and prayers are with Tonya and Roy.
Denise Richards
April 27, 2011
She was a wonderful sister and friend. Her strength through adversity and compassion for others made my admiration of her even greater. Just having her in my life helped me to expand my horizons. She is one of God's special spirits.
Roy & Faye Semmens
April 27, 2011
She was God's Fruit of The Spirit we were blessed to have her come into our lives. She was a wonderful daughter in law and we will miss her terribly. She will never be forgotten for we have many memories to enjoy until we see her again in God's glory. She was a great inspiration of strength and courage and love for our whole family.
Fern Thompson
April 26, 2011
April 26,2011
Tonya was such a dear friend. I loved the way we were able to share our hearts over a get-away late breakfast on her good days. She was such a gentle person with a radiant smile, never complaining and always trusting her Savior. I miss her very much.
April 25, 2011
Roy,
Our thoughts are with you,
Dr. Fleming, Mimi, Emilee and Julie
Laura Weis
April 25, 2011
Tonya was a very special person. I will surely miss her. I admired her bravery and wonderful attitude she had during her long battle with cancer.
April 24, 2011
Kay Causer, Glendale, AZ
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