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1950
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2010
Dustye Tanous Obituary
Born April 11, 1950 in Cheyenne, Wyoming and passed away in Sacramento CA September 25, 2010.
Dustye leaves behind her 3 children: daughter, Colleen Sackett; son, Nathan Tanous and spouse Pattie; son, Christopher Tanous & spouse Lesa ; 3 wonderful grandchildren: Kylie Sackett, Madison & Braden Tanous; and loving husband Michael L. Tanous of 43 years. Dustye was called Nana by all of her grandchildren. Left behind is her sister Cristye Sullivan and brother Rockne Rhodes in Colorado. She was preceded in death by her mother Rose Marie Rolih.
Dustye loved going to the beach and listening to the sound of the ocean, loved whales and walking on the beach. Her hobbies were beading and making dolls for her grandchildren. She loved working with sea shells making hanging ornaments and wind chimes with shells and beads. She is deeply loved by her family and many spiritual close friends. Dustye will be greatly missed by all she knew.
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Cindy Timms
January 8, 2019
Dear Dustye,
I remember working with you at USAA in Sacramento. What I remember is your gentle and kindly nature. I moved back to Australia and when I tried to locate you, it was too late. I'm saddened and shocked that you are no longer here. I know you are in heaven. I'm very blessed to have known you.
michael tanous
August 29, 2013
To my loving wife I miss you so much xoxoxo
August 29, 2013
Hi Honey thinking of you and how much I miss you God I wish you were here . I love you very much Michael
May 13, 2012
To my loving wife on Mother's day I can see you now having a fun day with your grandmother NANA and your mother you were such a fantastic mother and wife you did such a fantastic job. Love you more than you know and miss you so Michael
April 11, 2012
to my loving wife today would have been your 62nd birthday so happy birthday.
I miss you so much the family misses you so much. I know you are in a safe place with no pain no worries, you were a wonderful wife, mother, companion, friend, partner, soul mate yes we had our differences, our issues but you were always and will always but my loving wife happy birthday Dustye love you and miss you so much.
Michael
October 22, 2011
My dear DUSTYE its been over a year now every day I hope I'll hear the phone ring or get an email from you!
Your in my thoughts and prayers every day. I miss you very much hugs and many kisses Michael
Kelly (Miller) Wheeler
November 13, 2010
I worked with Dustye at Borders in Elk Grove. I have been thinking about her a lot over the last several months. I have not talked to her for a few years and decided to try and get in touch with her. I had no idea she had passed away. She was such a kind and gentle person with such a beautiful soul. I remember our many conversations. She had a lot of wisdom and insight. I have been battling cancer for many years and she was so supportive when I would talk to her. I'm so sorry that I was not able to talk with her again. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family.
Jeff, Nicole & Austin Alley
Jeff Alley
October 26, 2010
To Colleen, Mike, Nate and Chris,
My nephew and I were going through Galt today and I told him I would like to look up an old freinds, Colleen and family. He looked up the last name and found this site stating that Dustye had died. I found the house and left a note and I hope I found Colleen's house in Lodi and also left a note. Although I was a teenager to young twenties that I knew her, I always had fond memories of her. She treated me very well and even spent evenings with her and Mike even if Colleen wasn't around. She was a great person. I just wish I had decided to look them up sooner. Jeff Alley, Elk Grove, CA
Terri Long
October 14, 2010
Dustye was my mother's best friend and soul sister and I got lucky enough to become her soul sister also. It was very hard not to be with her in the last hours of her life, I was there in my heart and she knew it. She is a strong loving woman with amazing wisdom. Even now, she showers her family and friends with all of the spiritual blessings she has to give. To her family who sacrificed and cared for her during her transition, you were amazing! We should all be so lucky when our time comes.
Dustye my friend, I have no doubt our paths will continue to cross.
Cristye Lee Rhodes Sullivan
October 14, 2010
October 14, 2010
You are in my heart, my soul and spirit. You are my sister and always will be. I will miss you. God bless you and may you become an angel for all people who need a gentle healing spirit to guide them.
Heart felt love, hugs, kisses, smiles, laughter, ferris wheels and all the earthly things that I can give you for you to be happy, I throw up in the air to shower you, surrounding you, bringing you joy and wonder.
I will miss you, your sister,
Cristye
Nikki Lillie-Long
October 13, 2010
Dustye for many years has been a very good friend of my mothers (Karen), I'd like to thank Dustye's family for sharing this special woman with my mother and our family. She was, and the memories of her are,
a gift,,,
Michael Tanous
October 3, 2010
TO My loving Wife you have been the love of my life and will alway be my love Enjoy your new life with no pain & suffering See you soon your loving husband
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