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1981
DIED
2002
Anthony Sroufe Obituary
Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday at Forest Ridge Funeral Home, 705 Airport Freeway in Hurst. Visitation: noon to 8 p.m. Saturday with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: will be at a later date.
Derek was born Feb. 12, 1981, in Euless. He was a wonderful son, who was loved very much and will be deeply missed. We were blessed to have him for the time we were given.
Survivors: Parents Tammy Sroufe and Don Sroufe; sisters, Ashlea and Jessica Sroufe; grandparents, Don Sroufe Sr. and Joan Sroufe and Al Chaney: niece, Malia Moore; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Bizzy
December 28, 2023
Derek, I still remember that little pink golfball you threw around for me when I was a toddler. I have a picture of my own daughter, now, holding out a little pink golfball to me. The. Joy in her eyes reminds me of the joy I felt being with you and your sisters. I think about you all so much..I miss you, I know you and Popi are reunited once again.
Jessica Sroufe
April 14, 2016
Hey bubba, here it is another year without you. I miss you so much. I wish that things would've happened differently. It's crazy...Stephen, Danny, and Granny Joan are all with you now.I wish that I could go back in time. God how I'd have done things differently. You have alot of girls down here that love you and know they'll get to meet there Uncle D oneday. I love bubba. You were my brother and my best friend and you will never be forgotten. Till we meet again. Xxxxoooo
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Jessica Sroufe
May 18, 2014
Hey buuba....it's may 18,2014...sitting at the pool with Malia and Laila and thinking about you...miss you lots and love you....
Jessica Sroufe
April 16, 2014
Bubba,, here it is another year. 12 already. It's hard to believe. I love and miss you so much. I'd give anything to have you here. But I know you're up in Heaven living the dream! You're with memommie and other loved ones. I know you're good. I can't till we're all together again. I think about you all the time and know you're living on in others who are still here. Keep watching over all of us bubba.. I love you
Jessica Sroufe
February 27, 2014
Dang buuba I'm really missing you right now. It's already almost March 2014. I can't believe it...i wish you were here. You'd be so proud of me...can't wait to be able to see you again...Love you bubba
December 23, 2011
Wow....here it is 2 days from Christmas 2011. I can't believe it's been this long. I miss my brother so very much. I guess you really feel it around the holidays. What I would give to be able to go back and change that morning of April 16, 2002. I would still have my brother here. He would really love all of his neices' that he has. We now have another new addition to our family..Amaria Rilynn...Another beautiful girl...I know your watching over us eveyday. Merry Christmas Bubba. I love you!
Ashlea Sroufe
March 10, 2006
It has been almost 1 years since we lost Derek but he is lnog forgotten. He to this day is missed very deaply and we are stil getting over his death. At times it seems that he has just moved away and we are awaiting his return. On day we will all reunite again. The year we lost Derek we lost 2 other family members in the four months that followed so he was not alone and 3 months after his death I was with a child. Derek now has 5 neices Malia 8, Amya 3, Kennedi 7 months, Shai 17months and our newest to the family Laila 1 week old. She is our special one she was born 31/2 weeks early at 4 lbs. Thank you all who ever cared about my brother
AMANDA LEMONS
September 13, 2002
DEREK WAS A WONDERFUL FRIEND TO ME AND WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED... WE HAVE SOME WONDERFUL TIMES AND I WILL NEVER FORGET THEM... YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND ON MY MIND.... I MISS AND LOVE YOU LOTS AMANDA
stepheney mcneil
July 6, 2002
Don,Tammie,Ashlea,Jessica,
I am deeply saddened for yalls loss. I pray that everyone will stay strong.Derek was a great guy, he brought a lot of happiness to all of us.He is responsible for mine and Ashlea's friendship and that is a great gift.His first day at Smithfield, I told someone that I thought he was cute,and Ashlea being a big sister came and comfronted me and from then on we have been the best of friends. THANKS DEREK , WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU!!!!!!! SINCERELY,
Don Sroufe
May 18, 2002
This is from a letter I recieved from Shan Wolff,RN,CPTC of LifeGift.
"Derek's heart was transplanted into a 53 year old man from Houston who suffered from an enlarged heart and was very sick at the time of his transplant. He has 3 children and was a security guard but was disabled due to his disease.
They transplanted both of Dereks lungs into a 54 year old man from North Carolina who suffered from pulmonary fibrosis of unknown origin. He is married with one child and wwas a Carolina telephone lineman.
Derek's liver was transplanted into a 47 year old man from San Antonio who sufferd from hepatitis c. He is married with one child and was disabled from his disease.
They transplanted one kidney into a 57 year old man from Pennsylvania who suffered from a rare disorder which causes inflammation of the functioning parotions of the kidney.He is married with 3 children and disabled.
They transplanted the second kidney into a 63 year old man from Pennsylvania whose kidney failure was due to high blood pressure. He is married with 3 children and a retired laborer.
All of the recipients are doing well.
I hope the information will bring you and your family comfort during the coming months.Your son gave the greatest gift of all, the gift of life.Your son is truly a hero.."
Sincerely,
Shan Wolff,Rn,CPTC
Jessica Sroufe
May 11, 2002
I would like to take the time to thank everyone who has taken time out of their lifes to help and support my family through our hard times. Also thank everyone for including my family in their prayers, it's greatly appriciated!
Derek was the best brother, even more, my best friend. I'm so happy me and my brother got to get as close as we were before this all had to happen. Sure we had our disagreements, but what brother and sister doesn't. I know that the loss of Derek is also bringing some good. I know it's straightened me out alot. Also, all of his organs have been donated to help out others in need. I know that Derek will be greatly missed by me... he already is. And I know he will be missed by many others.
Sincerely,
keith cooper
April 28, 2002
Ms.sroufe words really can't explain how sad i am for you and your family.i lost my brothers last year so i know what you're feeling,i know he went way before his time,but the way i see it is he's up in heaven with god,he's in a place with no pain,no fears and no worries.i'll always remember the times me&him would hang out together and how much fun i had hanging out with him.believe it or not it hurts me almost as much as if i lost another brother,because of my past plans that would've made him my brother in law.i just hope you and everybody would try your best to stay strong,because i know for now on life in general becomes harder to deal with.i'll be praying for all you. GOD BLESS.
Jeanette' (Campbell) Weissman
April 28, 2002
Don, Tammy, Jessie,& Ashley,
Sometimes there just aren't words to tell the story of how we feel,thats ok for now. I just want you to know, how sad I am for all of you, how loved Derek was, and always will be. Tammy, I know you are proud of him, and rightfully so, He was your son, and you loved him. Thank you for sharing him with the world. It was a joy to have known him
I love you all,
Jeanette'
Vicki Sterling
April 27, 2002
Don, I still haven't found the words, but I think you know... Even though I never had the pleasure of meeting Derek, I'm happy to know he is right next to me, for the time being.
Walter Brock
April 27, 2002
Your words at the funeral were so well spoken.That took a lot of strength.I will also share in your familys pain.
Brenda Friday-Brock
April 26, 2002
Tammy, I know there are no words that will bring you comfort, but the only thing I have is words to express my deepest sympathy. My heart aches for what you and your family must be going through. Your words at the funeral were so well spoken and touched me as a mother. If you ever need a shoulder to cry on or a friend to talk to, please know I will be there. I hope you and Ashlea and Jessica and Don know there are people here that care. If you ever feel the need, just reach out.
BONNY LOVETT
April 26, 2002
IT UPSETS ME THAT HE IS GONE, AND I AM DEEPLY FOR YOUR LOSS. AND HE WILL BE REMEMBERED. HOW COULD I FORGET THE ONLY BOY ON OUR BLOCK, AND HE HAD TO DEAL WITH ALL OF US GIRLS. POOR KID.
DeWayne & Bobbie VanAtta
April 26, 2002
We grew to love you as part of our family and are saddened by your sudden and tragic death.
Don, Jessica, Ashley, Melia and Tammy, we can't find words to express our heart felt sympathy at this time. All of you had a special place in our hearts and home. Trying to accept the passing of Derek is difficult for us, so I know it is painful for you and your sorrow is our sorrow too. We will keep all of you in our prayers daily that God might help give you comfort in these days as He draws you closer to Himself, both in mind and body. Please give Him praise for all the good things and good times Derek was able to give you while also accepting God's grace to comfort you and help the pain to pass. Look to Him for hope, comfort and Salvation.
We love you deeply and will be with you in sorrow while the Lord helps us all to accept the loss yet look to the future with hope for better times.
Jessica, we want to specifically lift you up in prayer and ask God to comfort you and to help you to deal with your grief and help to remove the guilt. We don't know the whole story and really don't need to. We love you and will always be here for you. If you need us in any way, feel free to call on us. God bless and keep you.
stanzi comstock
April 26, 2002
Don, Please tell Derek I liked his picture, and thank him for visiting our planet. Love, Stanzi Comstock
Cindy & Stewart Coleman
April 26, 2002
Don, Ashley & Jessica...We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.
vern teves
April 25, 2002
WE KNOW NOT WHEN WE WILL BE CALLED....GOD HAD 'OTHER PLANS' FOR DEREK.......MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.....
randi smith
April 23, 2002
no matter what "dennis the menice" stunt he pulled, he always came around to make things right. He knew that I had great respect for anyone who can admit their wrong, and do whatever they can to make it right. I am deeply saddended that it had to end in this way for such a beautiful young man.
Kelly Kelly
April 22, 2002
I had not met Derek but a few times, my daughter Sheena and Jessica were friends through out middle school and some high school. I did know that Sheena had a crush on him for awhile, and even made a purple fuzzy pillow that said "I (heart)Derek. Tammy, Jessica and Ashley, I am so sorry for your loss, I could not even imagine, I don't want to ever have to feel that pain, but one thing that keeps coming to my mind is that God does not put more on us than we can handle. We have just got to trust in Him. Having just lost my nephew Scott just a few days before your loss, I can just get a glimmer of your pain and I hope that you do trust God to get each of you through this. May God Bless each of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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