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AMY McCURDY Obituary
AMY MARIE McCURDY, 38, passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2010. Born in Toledo, Ohio, she was a 1990 graduate of Snider High School and earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education at IPFW in 1994. She worked as a teacher with Educare for many years. She was a member of Pathway Community Church, a swim team mom for TRAC, a school volunteer, and an avid Cubs fan. "She was a loving daughter, wife and a wonderful mother to her children. She will be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends." Surviving are her husband, Russ McCurdy of Fort Wayne; children, Nicholas, Katelyn, Jack, Adam, and Joseph McCurdy; mother, Beverly Tober of Fort Wayne; brother, Gregory (Staci) Tober; niece, Anna Tober; nephew, Michael Tober; brother-in-law, Ryan (Sara) McCurdy; nephew, Liam McCurdy; nieces, Regan McCurdy and Maeve McCurdy; and in-laws, Gary (Sue) McCurdy. She was preceded in death by her father, John M. Tober; and nephew, Trevor N. Tober. Service is 2 p.m. Saturday at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, with calling one hour prior to service. The Rev Ron Williams officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial in Riverview Cemetery, Churubusco. Memorials may be made to the Fire, Police, City, and County Federal Credit Union, c/o McCurdy Children. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.mccombandsons.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for AMY McCURDY
Sarah Huettner May
September 29, 2010
My prayers are with you and your family that God will be with you and give you strength. Amy was a very loving person and she will be missed.
Fernando
September 29, 2010
Dear Russ and Kids
May all our prayers be with your family.
With warmest regards,
Fernando Schneider & Family
Kevin and Michelle Letz
September 29, 2010
Dear McCurdy Family,
We are very sad to hear of the loss of Amy. She was a beautiful woman with a godly love for her children.
We will pray for your family.
In Christ,
Kevin and Michelle Letz
Marissa, Krista, Marianna, Miranda, and Khristian
Beverly Tober
September 27, 2011
On this first anniversary of Amy's death, I would like to thank all of our friends and family who have loved and supported us though this very difficult time. We will love and miss Amy all of our lives. God bless you all.
Bev Tober
Erin Strieter
July 11, 2011
Miss you Amy, so so much
Lisa Breit
November 16, 2010
I could not possibly have any words that would take away your pain. I enjoyed getting to know Amy in my years at Educare. She was a very dedicated mother and wonderful person. I'm so very sorry that all of you have to go through this. Love and prayers.
Vicki McCrady
October 25, 2010
Russ, Nick, Katelyn, Jack, Adam, and Joe,
Words cannot express my feelings. I can not imagine how you are feeling now. I am very thankful that you have the love and support and help from people who love you. I enjoyed laughing with Amy, and talking about our kids with each other. She was a straight talker, and I appreciated her honesty. I am going to miss her humor, and I have been blessed to be able to call her a friend. My prayers are with all of you. I am only a phone call away (Korri knows how to get hold of me). May your love for each other give you strength and may your love for each other grow each and every day. Love to you all.
Brandy Grover
October 19, 2010
Russ, Nick, Katelyn, Jack, Adam, and Joe,
I had the privilege of working with Amy at Educare. She was a wonderful caregiver and mother! Adam and Joe I loved taking care of you in room 8. Your in my thoughts and prays! God sees you!
Rachel Lewis
October 4, 2010
Russ and the McCurdy clan, I'm reading through the wonderful words that so many people have written for you and about Amy and there is really nothing that I can add that hasn't already been said. Amy was truly an amazing person and friend. I have known her for over 15 years and I feel as if I was always learning something from her, although I would probably never admit it at the time. She was an amazing mother and friend and I only hope that I'm able to be half as good as she was. I have so many wonderful memories of Amy in and out of work and I truly feel that she helped make me the person/mother I am today. That being said, we are here any time, any day for anything that you need. You and the kids are forever on my mind and in my heart.
We love you, Rachel, Graham and Alessia
Sycamore Hills
October 4, 2010
The Sycamore Hills Swim Team wishes to express our sympathy at this time of loss. Additionally, we wish to express the joy it was to watch her love of the children and committment to her family.
Shari Rivera
October 3, 2010
To All,
Although we only met Amy briefly when she dropped Nick off for worship band practice at our house or church it was evident how much she loved her family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Nick since we know you the most please know Caleb (Herber) and our entire family have you and your family in our prayers, if there is anything you need from a simple meal, hug, ride to church, or a friend to talk to please know Caleb, I and our entire family are only a phone call away.497-0821 Please let your Dad know this as well, we love you, keep playing your guitar for Mom I know she hears it up in heaven. Shari Rivera / Caleb Herber
Amy Belcher
October 3, 2010
Russ, Nick, Katelyn, Adam and Joe,
I was honored to have your wife and mother show me the ropes at EduCare. She was the very first person that I taught with there. We were together for many years. She was such a special person. She was there for me as I reached many milestones in my life. She always had great advice for me. I will hold onto all of those memories as I know each one of you will. She was so proud of all of you! This has been such a horrible tragedy. Amy will be missed by so many people. She was such a beautiful person. Russ you know that if you something that you should call on us for help! You will always be in my thoughts and prayers!
Melanie (Weller) Kline
October 3, 2010
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Although I have never met you or Amy, I went to school with Ryan. My heart is heavy for your family. My prayers are with all of you at this time.
Jennifer Manco
October 3, 2010
When I first worked with Amy at Educare I thought she was a know it all. I later learned that she did indeed know everything when it came to babies and daycare regulations. I appreciated her honesty and the way she pushed everyone at Educare to do their very best. That made it a better place to work. I haven't seen Amy in probably 2 or 3 years. But I can still very clearly hear her laugh and see her smile. She had so much love for her children and the families we cared for at a very special daycare, Educare. I am thinking of you all at this time.
Lisa Wietlisbach
October 3, 2010
Russ,Nick, Katelyn,Jack, Adam and Joe,
I had the privilege of working with Amy for 9 years. She was such a wonderful caregiver and amazing mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brooke Reeves
October 3, 2010
Russ,
Just wanted to remind you again how Amy told me (when working together at Educare) that she considered herself one of the "lucky ones" having found you, a christian man to love and be loved by. She bragged about you often, letting me know that there were "plenty of fish in the sea, just not to be upset with her for getting the best catch!" :)
Adam and Joe,
I got to take care of you a few times at Educare when you would drop in while your mom was working. You always put smiles on our faces when you came in!
Jack and Nick,
My best memory of you two is when you came to Educare briefly with your mom one time. You two decided to stay out in the parking lot to wait in the car. You got out and were teasing each other the way only brothers can and when your mom came out the door (I was standing, watching from across the parking lot) and asked why you were out of the car you both came up with totally different stories at the same time. It only took one look from your mom and Nick you said something to her about going ahead and "yelling" at you both because you knew you were "busted." You both hung your heads and got in the car and your mom had to turn away from the car to hide the smile on her face after you said that. She was having a hard time trying not to laugh and keep looking "upset." :)
Katelyn,
Your mom told me that you were "one tough cookie" and that you did pretty good for being the only girl in the house with all of those brothers. She said she liked being able to do "girl stuff" with you and always looked forward to those times when you two could do things that would drive the boys crazy. :)
To all five of you,
Your wife and mother was a woman who spoke her mind and did not stand down on anything that she truly believed in. She loved all of you and told me more than once that she would choose time with any and all of you over anything else any day, any time!
Knowing that she is in heaven and that we will see her again is a promise that I hope all of you are able to cling to now and every time you miss her. Please know that I am praying for all of you and that I would like to be available to help in any way that I can. (Korri knows how to get ahold of me.) May God wrap you all in His peace and comfort as you mourn the loss of your wife/mom.
Love,
Erin Baker
October 3, 2010
Russ,
I had the pleasure of working with Amy at Educare! Amy was always a nice person to talk to. She would tell you exactly what she thought. That was nice. You knew she was being real with you and that she cared enough about you to tell you the truth. When I was going through hard times she would just come up, give me a hug, and tell me that it would be ok. My educare "mom" took care of me as well as so many others. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!
8/28/10 Cubs vs. Reds - Cincinnati, OH; Korri, Amy, Vicki, and Erin. A great time with great friends; a trip that will never be forgotten.
Erin Strieter
October 3, 2010
Russ, Nick, Katelyn, Jack, Adam and Joe,
I love Amy not only as a co-worker and a friend, but also as part of my own family. As a mom I know she wouldn't let just anyone be involved in the lives of her family and kids, but for some reason she welcomed me in with open arms. Even if it was only for a handful of different nights I was able to see what she did for her nightly routine while babysitting her 5 little ones; it helped me to fully understand her life and what was most important to her. For that I am so very thankful. Spending time with Amy (whether she was teasing me or telling me how she REALLY felt :)) was a huge blessing to me, not to mention something I really needed upon moving to Fort Wayne. Thank you Russ, Nick, Katelyn, Jack, Adam and Joe for trusting in your wife/Mom's judgment and also accepting me into your world. I am and will always be here just like Amy has always been for me. I'm only a phone call away, make that call whenever you need or want.
Bill Mikulski
October 3, 2010
Russ,
I was out of town when we got the news of Amy's tragic death. I want you to know that you are not alone. I know what you are going through and my heart bleeds for you.
Cynthia Lay
October 3, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Amy was a dear friend of mine at Blackhawk Middle School. We would walk home from school together, and I remember listening to Micheal Jackson's Thriller Alblum with her. I think that we decided, at the time, that he was okay. She was such a dear friend very trustworthy and fun.
Korri Butler
October 2, 2010
Bev,
What a gift Amy is. She loves you and John SO much and I can see the smile on her face when she got to Heaven to hug her Dad again. We are so blessed to still have you on this earth and I want you to know that Brian and I are a hop, skip and a jump away for a reason(Part of God's plan I am sure). Please let us know if there is anything you EVER need. I am so grateful for her friendship and because of that friendship I have you in my life :). Everyone who knew her, knew what a wonderful, loving mother Amy was to her beautiful children. She learned that from you! One day we will all be smiling together in heaven. For now, I will cherish every moment I have celebrating her life here on earth.
Brian and Korri Butler
October 2, 2010
Russ,Nick, Katelyn, Jack, Adam and Joe
These past few days have been a whirlwind for all who cared about Amy, but not more of a whirlwind for anyone but you. We have all learned so much from Amy about taking care of each other. Now more than ever we have the chance to show her how much we learned. Being with all of you and your family and friends these past 2 days, we saw first hand why she is so proud to be your wife and mother. You are SO STRONG together! We are here for you and thank you for allowing us to be a part of your family. What an honor and precious gift. All of our Love and see you VERY soon. Brian and Korri.
Malissa Dunkin
October 2, 2010
Russ,
I am so sorry. Your family is in my prayers.
Shannon Smith
October 2, 2010
My deepest sympathies are with the Tober & McCurdy families. Amy was one of my sister's best friends in high school, and she was always a joy to be around. She literally lit up any room she entered. I will always remember her smiling and laughing. You are terribly missed, Amy.
Amy & Adam Sept. 2005
Jim & Dawn Carl
October 2, 2010
Russ, Nick, Katelyn, Jack, Adam & Joe,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are here for you if you ever need anything. Please don't hesistate to ask.
"Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you." Psalm 55:22
With Love & Sympathy, Jim & Dawn Carl
kristi witte
October 2, 2010
Rusty and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. We found out by Shawnee McCurdy-Schoonover. Wow that was a shock to us. So young. It goes to prove not to take life for granted because no one knows what will happen from day to day. We are sorry for your loss. We wish you all the best and you are in our thoughts and prayers. With Love Penny (Applegate) Schackow Roger and Kristi (Schackow) Witte
Michelle Hensch (Blankenship)
October 1, 2010
I used to work with Amy at EduCare when Nicholas was just a baby. I heard what happened and I am so sorry for your loss. She was truely a wonderful and fun loving person. You and your family are in my prayers.
TRENT MOSIER
October 1, 2010
Russ,
We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Trent & Angela(Heintzelman) Mosier and family
Mike and Connie Rosales & Family
October 1, 2010
Russ,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Lynda Fields
October 1, 2010
I was sorry to hear about your lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lynda and George Fields
(I am one of Gary's causes)
Denise Beach
October 1, 2010
Russ,
I was so sorry to hear about Amy. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Denise Beach
Heather and Colton Smith
October 1, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about Amy my son and Jack are friends and are in the same class at school. I have enjoyed getting to know Amy she was a great person and a great mother and loved her kids. She will be missed by all. I am sorry for your loss Russ and if there is anything we can do for you and the kids please call.
natasha furnish
October 1, 2010
I don't know what to say or even how to say something that could possibly help take away your pain. Even though we have never met this tragedy will live with my husband, myself and our family forever. My heart aches for you and your family. I will continue to pray for you all. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Roger Anderson
October 1, 2010
Russ,
Terrible loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
Back Forty Flying Club
Kristopher Furnish
October 1, 2010
Russ, Nicholas, Katelyn, Jack, Adam, and Joseph McCurdy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. I didn't know her or any of you, but for reasons known only to God, our fate met on that tragic day of 9-27-10. I pray for God's hand to be on all of you through this most trying of times and if there is anything I can do to help or ease any of the pain, I will do anything within my power to do so. I will pray continuously for you and your family!
Forever in my thoughts and prayers.
Barb Johnson
September 30, 2010
I knew Amy through working with her on the Autumn Ridge swim team board. She was always so fun to work with, helpful and giving. You and your family have been and will continue to be in my prayers.
September 30, 2010
To Jack McCurdy,
I am so sorry that you are going through this terrible time, noone should have to lose their mom. It makes me sad to think how bad you are hurting. My family is praying for your family and we know that your mom is now an Angel watching over you. I know that your mom loves you just like my mom loves me. We hope you find peace in the weeks to come.
Always Your Friend,
Lucas Kroft
Jennifer and Verlin Jackson
September 30, 2010
We are so sorry, Russ. You are in our thoughts.
Don & Dee Lee
September 30, 2010
our prayers and Norris Chapel members'
prayers are with the family. My husband
is a Jackson Township firefighter in
DeKalb Cty. He was on the scene when you
went to be with our Lord. God bless all
of your family. Don & Dee Lee
September 30, 2010
Bev our thoughts and prayers are with you. Judi & John Schneider Toledo, Ohio
Family Member of Kristopher Furnish
September 30, 2010
Dear Amy McCurdy.. Although we have never met, your passing will forever be a part of my life. God Bless your husband, children, and family may they forever live in your memories.
Sadly we all walk this earth, calling each other strangers, in your honor I will live my life always being kind to strangers.
RIP Amy McCurdy
Kristin Eby
September 30, 2010
I had the pleasure of getting to know Amy last year when our sons started their band "Jesus Freaks". We had many "mom" talks. Amy had a great love for her children and family. I will miss her quick wit and beautiful smile. We are praying for your family.
Heather Walter-Piccione
September 30, 2010
Bev,
Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am to hear about Amy. I am lifting your family up in prayer through this difficult and sad time.
Ann Bunnell
September 30, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Ann and Loren Bunnell
September 30, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kelly Geiger
September 30, 2010
Russ,
So sorry too hear about Amy. I am just so glad I got too meet Her. She was a wonderful Lady! She was full of life, always laughing and smiling. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Just remember, She is with you and the kids and always will be. She will live in each and every one of you. She will be missed but never forgotten.
September 30, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss. Amy was a wonderful mother. I will always remember her smile and her wonderful sence of humor.
Kelly Beakas
Kristin Eby
September 30, 2010
I had the pleasure of getting to know Amy last year when our sons started their band "The Jesus Freaks". We enjoyed many "mom" talks about our children. She had a deep love and commitment for her family. I will miss her quick wit and her beautiful smile. Your entire family is in our prayers.
Aunt Maggie Fiedler
September 30, 2010
Russ,
Words can not express the sadness I am feeling for you and the kids at this time. The loss of Amy has increased your responsibilities at a time when you are just trying to survive. Please lean on your family including your brother firefighters at this time. We will try to ease the pain as much as possible. I do not understand what you are feeling but I will try to allow you as much time as you need to work through this and greive in you own way. Amy has given you five beautiful children to carry on her legacy. Please know that the angels will walk beside you during this difficult time to help comfort you. You can call me anytime and I will be there.
Tiffanie Schroeder
September 30, 2010
Our loss here on earth, is def. God's benefit in Heaven! Our prayers are with all of you! Marc,Tiffanie and family.
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