Tessa Sollom WILLIAMS

I met Tessa and Stan on a Royal Caribbean Panama canal cruise in 1993. Stan was a lecturer on board and Tessa and I hit it off immediately. We kept in touch through the years and did get to see her once in Spokane in probably 2009. She was such a delightful lady and so much fun to be with. Unfortunately I didn't get to take dance lessons from her or see her dance. Her birthday card was returned last year so I knew something had happened. Now I know.

She was such an amazing mentor and influence in my life. We spoke often before she passed and I think about her everyday

I took ballet lessons with Tessa and Stan taught me tap lessons. Two fun people .

Thank you so much for presenting such a full and loving history of Tessa's life . I was fortunate to have been a student of Stan Williams at Shadle Park HS and he engaged several students into her professional life and per performances.

In my life and in many others, Tessa was a pillar of beauty, excellence, and great importance. She inspired the love of the art, music and finesse that formed the core of her students´ lives. Tessa was so foundational to me that I always knew I would name my first daughter after her; and, I did. Tessa lives on in her family, students and all she touched. In love, awe, and respect of a great life and an inimitable person, Anne Vogel Robinson

I remember Tessa fondly. My sisters, Shelley, Sandra and I (Sharon) all took ballet. Sandra continued on and danced professionally. Our families were close and I remember picnics in the park with Tessa and her children Scott and Tanya. Tessa was a gorgeous, graceful women with such style! May your memories of her bring you comfort. Sharon Stejer Reed

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Tanya and Scott, What a wonderful life Tessa had and such an influence on Ann Holder Strand. Much love to all of you. Jeanne Holder, Redmond WA.

Tessa left us with such dear memories. My daughters adored her and couldn't wait for their dance lessons each week. Forty years later they still talk about her and their children and grandchildren are dancing on stage. You will be missed by so many, Tessa. God bless.