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DeAnza Bandow Obituary
She was in sales and loved living in California and being at the beach. She is survived by her mother, Faye Bandow from Palm Springs; her sister, Blyth (Bandow) McFaul from Seattle, WA; her brother, Darren Bandow from Seattle, WA along with many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held this summer in Palm Springs, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted for a scholarship trust fund for her son, Cord Bandow at any Wells Fargo Bank.
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Brad Petersen
January 30, 2019
Yesterday was an I wonder what she is doing day and was not prepared for the answer! Sadly, it is an honor that one of my pictures is being used to remember her by...
I met Deanza doing a photoshoot for a new line of jewelry. What fun energy she had. We became friends and I would house-sit and watch Cord on her occasional out of town work trips.
Deanza organized a harbor tour for a sick classmate and friend, and asked me to go along to shoot pictures, for a day in the life of five friends, and set the stills to music.
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Happy to have been a small part of her life, and honor her memory through pictures...
Linda Somers
March 30, 2013
DeAnza was precious to my parents Clyde and Lucy Prewett. From babyhood and throughout her life she was thought of as family to them. She loved to dance and had a favorite lively little melody she always insisted my Mom play on a cassette for her.
She danced so fast for such a long time my Mom felt she was near exhaustion and would ask "DeAnza, aren't you tired?" She would sweetly reply, "No Lucy keep playing that song, I just got to keep dancing."
Scott Anderson
March 30, 2013
I am so saddened by the loss of DeAnza. She was a beautiful woman with a tremendous heart. I feel so fortunate to have shared many good times with her the last few years. When I was very sick DeAnza organized a wake for me in San Diego that was absolutely incredible. Those few days were so inspiring and uplifting to me that I will forever be grateful to DeAnza. I will miss her infectious laugh broad smile and bigger than life personality. I will miss her positive attitude even through her trials and tribulations and I pray that I can do the same in my life. This seems so surreal that I'm writing this tribute to DeAnza. God bless you De, and God bless your son Cord and your entire family. You will be missed by everyone that had the privilege to know you.
Andrea & Brett Nielsen
March 29, 2013
Our prayers are with you Faye and cousin Cord and the rest of the family. May God give you comfort and strength in this sad time. DeAnza will be missed, we will continue to pray for you.
March 29, 2013
My dearest sympathies to Cord, cousin Faye and family. I first met DeAnza on a visit to Valier, MT when she was about four and later again when Cord was four. wish I hadn't let so much time pass between visits. -Scott C.
Gem & Family
March 29, 2013
We were saddened to hear about Deanza. Our deepest sympathies to each one of her family and friends. May the God of all comfort bring peace to your hearts through His Word at Psalm 9:9,10.
J K
March 28, 2013
My family & I offer our heartfelt condolences. Deanza touched many lives and is deeply missed. May the God of all comfort be with you all during this time of grief. (John 6:40)
March 27, 2013
When I think of DeAnza, I think of bubbly purple laughter, grace, positive presence, gymnastics, dance, song, beauty, adventure, confident freedom, friendship, and a love of life. I feel so fortunate to have had DeAnza in my life. I can honestly say I envied her "go for it" attitude. I learned much from her and will miss her lovely spark. My thoughts are with her son, Cord, whom I have never met, and is now about the same age his mom and I were when we met at Romig Jr. High in Anchorage. Cord, I'm sure you know your mom was a gem of a person and meant so much to so many, many friends in her life. I wish all of DeAnza's family peaceful healing as they remember the gifts shared with so many. - Tami Phelps
rayna larson
March 27, 2013
Faye, I'm so sorry! What a beautiful, fun gal. I'm shocked. Our prayers are with you and famly. All our sympathy, Don and Rayna
Marge (Moss) Boone
March 27, 2013
DeAnza, you were unique, beautiful and fashion forward! You introduced me to summer Glacier Pilots where I met my husband! Many fond memories of you. Asking God's comfort to be with your family and with your son. So sad to read this news in today's paper.
March 27, 2013
GOD has promised to bring a day"When no resident will say that he is sick".Isaiah 32:24
Charlsi Dominguez
March 27, 2013
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of DeAnza. She was a friend of mine and study partner while attending the University of Phoenix. I will always remember her as a sweet and beautiful woman with the most amazing shoes!!!
March 27, 2013
my thougths and prayers go out to Deanza's family.we went to school together and graduated the same year, we had many classes together including choir she was a very sweet girl.so sorry for her passing. bless you in your sorrow.pamela Hutchinson in michigan
Julie Tillman (Palmer)
March 27, 2013
My memories of DeAnza are ones of her always smiling, filled with laughter and her dancing... May God bring comfort and peace to her family in the days ahead.
Cristanne Swanda
March 26, 2013
Rest in peace, and may those you loved keep your memory forever in their hearts.
Dawn Aumann (Vania)
March 26, 2013
My condolences to Deanza's family. As a classmate of hers in Anchorage I can say she will always be remembered. Her glamorous personality and her beauty stood out from the crowd. She was so full of life it is hard to believe she has passed. The last time I saw her was at our class reunion. The first thing she spoke about was her young son. Everyone there could see what a huge love she had for him as described what it felt like to be his mother. God blessing to him and your family at this sad time.
Diane Larson-kelly
March 26, 2013
My sincere condolences to Faye and family.....I was your babysitter in anchorage during the late 60's....you had a beautiful child Faye and children....I always remembered you all....my prayers our with you at this time. May god give you all comfort at this time.
Tracy Timmerman-Jones
March 26, 2013
deanza was always "the belle of the ball". Such a beautiful , classy chick ! We had many a good time at West high school.. Especially in the choir..my heart goes out to her son and family , who I never was blessed to meet. I lost my husband (qt age 47) from Diabetes .. It's a "wicked" disease. I will be sending a donation to the American Diabetes Assoc. In her name..like the Billy Joel song says..."Only the good die young"...
March 26, 2013
The beautiful daughter of my beautiful friend Faye--with love Bev Cromey
debby kelly-pruit
March 26, 2013
I met DeAnza when I was 8 years old. She lived across the street and every summer we had all kinds of adventures!
My heart goes out to your family.....You were a legend!!!
Kim Cherrier
March 26, 2013
Rest in peace my friend. I will remember always your laughter, smiles and adventerous soul. We were blessed to have you for a short time in our lives.
margaret webber
March 25, 2013
We will miss you DeAnza...you were always bigger than life!! So many memories growing up! Angels will be with you...godspeed!!
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