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Allison Vredevoogd Obituary
Allison Beth Vredevoogd "Zeb" of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away on May 14, 2016 at the age of 56. Allison was raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has resided in Scottsdale for the past 30 years. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Syracuse University and a Masters of Arts and Education from University of Phoenix. Allison was a devoted educator who spent many years working in the Scottsdale School District, most recently with Pima Elementary. She was extremely passionate about bringing art into the community and especially into the lives of children. She was especially interested and skilled in creating things out of "found" objects and "junk", transforming such items into beautiful works of art. Her talents and creativity brought light into the lives of all who knew her. Allison was a beloved mother, and is survived by her daughter Tetje Giancola (Steve Sapot) and son Lon Giancola. She is also survived and loved by her father, Harley, mother Marilyn McClellan, step-father John McClellan, sister Jodi Tyler, her most cherished friends Lewis and Linda Medansky, as well as an extended circle of family and friends. A memorial will be held on Saturday, May 21st, at 4pm at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art for family and friends to celebrate her extraordinary life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Free Arts of Arizona at www.freeartsaz.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Allison Vredevoogd
KRISTIN MOAG
May 13, 2021
Five years later and this loss doesn't get easier. I hope that you have found peace and comfort. You are loved even though you are no longer on this earth. Dad and your mom are with you now. Enjoy being together and remember we all think about you. Thank you for being my sister, I miss you. Love, Kristin
NNalani LLopez
September 19, 2020
Ms. Vregdevoogd was my elementary art teacher for 5 years from around 2009-2014. I don’t think I’ve ever had a teacher that has made that much of an impact on me as her. She always encouraged my creativity and took the time to take me a side to show me the little projects and ideas she had. She was a one of a kind teacher and truly loved what she did. I always think and dream of her classroom, and how happy and comfortable I felt in there. I don’t think I’d be as in love with art if it weren’t for her. I can still see her reading us an art book on her carpet, or pulling out her hundreds of magazines to make collages out of. I miss her and I hope she knows how much she made an impact on her students. I miss you Ms Vredevoogd. Thank you for everything.
KRISTIN MOAG
May 13, 2020
I am Allison's youngest sister. Our dad, Harley was her dad...he married my mom when I was 4. He loved birds, Bluejays always came to the birdfeeder near his picture window. He passed a year ago, we placed some of her ashes in his urn along with him so they could be together always. Today, I had 2 Bluejays on a tree branch...One squawked at me...the one other sat there and then flew off! You two are together always, I miss AL! You are with our dad, your mom and (my mom ) and all your loved ones from years past!! I will Love you always, Kristin
chelsea scott
June 30, 2016
to my art teacher i will miss you so much.
Words can not explain ow much changed my life.i will miss you alot
May 25, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that Jer. 29: 11,12 will bring you some comfort during this difficult time.
May 25, 2016
Dear Harly -- My condolances to you and your family. Its been many years since we last met, but I remember you kindly. Sincerely. Frank Ortiz
Joan
May 24, 2016
Sympathy, love and prayers to Alison's family and friends.
Joan - family friend of Wendy Moag
Paul McEvoy
May 23, 2016
Rest in Peace. Praying for Tetje and Family at this difficult time.
Gayl Howell
May 22, 2016
Dearest Tetje & Lon ~ Your mom to me was a woman who adored the music of Phillip Glass, could make the coolest stuff out of absolute junk, stayed up with me into the wee hours of the morning creating outfits out of recycled materials, entered into philosophical discussions about spirituality, loved our children, dogs, home and gardening, and always embraced the best in everyone. My heart surrounds you during this journey.
Zoraida Haibi Figuera
May 22, 2016
Although I never met Allison, I can feel the legacy she left and impact she has made on the lives of others. Rest in Peace Allison, you are now with the angels.
May 22, 2016
Our sincere condolences to the family at this very sad time.
Love Donna and Perry
Wendy Moag
May 20, 2016
To our Family,
This candle I light so we remember the glow Alison brought with her whenever she was here. We will always cherish those times. She may be gone but this light will shine on forever therefore she will not be forgotten...
Love you
Jodi (Vredevoogd) Tyler
May 20, 2016
Allison, I do not have words to express my feelings. I love and miss you. Fly high and free.
Jodi
Kristin Moag
May 20, 2016
To my loving sister, I miss you more than words can express. You were my right hand helping me and I wish you love and light wherever you are! Your spirit lives on with me always. Love always, your baby sister Kristin
David Fatica
May 20, 2016
I remember all of the times that we shared stories and ways of teaching art. Allison was a passionate and loving person. I will miss her greatly.
Wendy Moag
May 20, 2016
Tetje, Lon, Steve, Dad:
Our family has lost one of our pillars.... No words can express the loss we feel. We can only find comfort in each other and keep her spirit living through our stories and memories of her. I am sending you all prayers and thoughts as you celebrate her wonderful life. Love to all....
May 19, 2016
My sincere sympathies to the Family. May God the Hearer of Prayer bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time-Isaiah 65:17.
Angela and Sam Mele
May 19, 2016
My dear friend, I am going to miss you so much. I loved your laugh and your eye for the beauty in everything you saw. I'm going to miss our fun conversations we had while I was cutting your hair. My love and prayers go out to you Tetje,Steve and Lon. I loved your mom and will miss her very much.
Kristen Wright
May 19, 2016
To my second mom. There are no words that can express how much you meant to me and how much I miss you. From the day I met you, you welcomed me with open arms, and for that, I am forever thankful. You have given me the greatest gift that I could ever ask for in life, and that is unconditional love for Lon. I will always cherish our memories we had together. I love you.
Kari Roberts
May 19, 2016
Thank you Allison for always sharing your wisdom and passion for teaching art. I was so lucky to learn from you and will continue to pass along your ideas to future students. You are missed and I send prayers to your loved ones.
Kari Roberts, Cheyenne Traditional School
Janez Worster
May 19, 2016
Allison took pride in who she was, how life had delt her the hand it had, but not once did her faith find fault. She was a special kind of different, the kind of different the world needs more of. Allison, you meant so much to so many. Your love of art and appreciation of culture was expressed in everything you touched. The 3 dimensional heart craft brought community together. May your family find love and support in your legacy you left behind. Thank you for being a friend, an ear, and a colleague. You will be forever missed.
May 19, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Aunt Joan and Uncle John
Eve-lyn Tilma Hiddema
May 19, 2016
Allison my beautiful cousin and friend you will be dearly missed! RIP special lady! I will love you now and forever
Lisa Bellamy
May 19, 2016
Our prayers go out to the family and friends of Allison.
Julie Moag
May 19, 2016
My sister, my friend. Love you always. Prayers for Tetje, Steve, Lon and Dad.
Michelle Peacock
May 19, 2016
Deepest sympathies, love, light and prayers for so great a loss. Allison will be sorely missed, her wit, authenticity, brilliance, ease of laughter, golden caring heart.
KRISTIN MOAG
May 19, 2016
Dad (Harley Vredevoogd) sister Kristin and nephew Casey miss you so much from Michigan. Love you always and forever. You were such a support and love in our lives, we hope each day gets easier with time.
Gail Wagoner
May 19, 2016
Allison was a passionate person and an outstanding art teacher; I will always remember her stunning personality. There are many heavy hearts here at Supai the last couple days... Her former students and colleagues. And I'm sure countless others in the community who morn this great loss. She will be missed and remembered by many.
My heart goes out to her family.
Gail Wagoner
Angel Karam
May 19, 2016
Allison, Thank You all your dedication and mentor ship for all our kids. Thank you for bringing art to kids that would have never known or participated in art projects. For your family our sincere heart felt condolences. Please know that a little piece of Allison lives in every kid that she ever touched and with that her and her passion will live on.
May 19, 2016
We loved Allison like she was part of our family.
what a great talent and we loved being with her and her beautiful children.A great loss to us.
Cookie and Earl Medansky
Cathy Saraniero
May 19, 2016
Allison was one of the most compassionate & kind souls I have met. She was so passionate about her students and teaching art. She was so supportive to other teachers. I will miss her dearly. My heart goes out to Allison's family.
Cathy Saraniero
Cocopah Middle School Art Teacher
Allison Hogue
May 19, 2016
Allison, I will miss you tremendously. You were such a great teacher and friend. What will we do w/o you?
Cindy Miranda
May 19, 2016
I am deeply saddened by the loss of such of a beautiful and loving human being. She had such a welcoming and inviting personality.
I had the privilege of being in her class on many occasions where she shone like a star. She had a great sense of humor and shared her happiest moments with me. Everyday there were new pictures of Lon and Tetje and not to mention her dogs who she loved so much.
Allison will be greatly missed.
Ginny Jalen
May 19, 2016
Thank You, Allison, for all the love and devotion you gave to all our children. My son was blessed to have you as his art teacher for five wonderful years. You were an inspiration to all and will never be forgotten. Love, The Jalen Family
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