Tammy McFadden

Tammy McFadden

Tammy McFadden Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 4, 2011.
McFADDEN, Tammy Rose July 29, 1969 - December 30, 2010 With tears in our eyes and an ache in our soul, we announce the passing of our beautiful Rose. Loved as a daughter Blessed as a mother Treasured as a friend Cherished as a wife Battled as a warrior Rose as an Angel Tammy McFadden passed away, peacefully at home, with her family by her side on Thursday, December 30, 2010. A Celebration of Life will be held at Crossfield Community Centre, 900 Mountain Avenue, Crossfield, Alberta on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Change for Children, Second Floor, 10808 - 124 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5M 0H3 or by email to www.changeforchildren.org and donate to Walakitang, Nicaragua school construction project. PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES 12 East Lake Way N.E., Airdrie, Alberta Telephone: 403-216-5111 and 403-912-0307.

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January 24, 2011

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January 23, 2011

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Brian Petursson

January 31, 2011

Hi Rob:
Susie & I were certainly6 touched by the ceremony for Tammy. We wish you all the best. If there is anything we can ever do for you or the kids, please let us know. I realize we've been out of touch for some time but that doesn't diminish our thoughts and prayers for you. Come visit us sometime - you know where we are.
Always there for you,
Brian Petursson

Lori Gramlich

January 24, 2011

Dear Rob: I am so sad for your loss. When Shelly B and I worked with you at Nowsco, we were always amazed by how openly you displayed your LOVE for Tammy, as we listened (many times) to you singing love songs into the phone for her (and baby). My heart breaks for you. May God continue to bless your beautiful family with unending love.

Shannon Christensen

January 23, 2011

Most of my childhood memories include Tammy and her wonderful family. We had lost touch throughout the years, but enjoyed a visit about 5 years ago. She packed a lot into her short time here. From hockey games to camping (on the farm) school dances and the trip of a life time to Australia, these memories I will hold forever.Rob, there are no words,,except sorry....

Christine Gillespie

January 7, 2011

Tammy was such a great person with a beautiful smile. I'm sorry we couldn't be there this week. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Love Christine, Alex & Maxime

Amy Schaefer Ouderkirk

January 7, 2011

My childhood friend you brought so much happiness and light to those around you. You will be missed.

January 6, 2011

Rob, Jesse & Hailey

Our deepest sympathy,may your memories give you strength.

Kerry, Shelley,Karlee & Tegan Oswald

Martin and Andrea Noskey

January 6, 2011

Woman and a Fork

There was a young woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live. So as he was getting his things "in order," she contacted his Pastor and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes.

She told her which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she would like read, and what dress she wanted to be buried in.

Everything was in order and the Pastor was preparing to leave when the young woman suddenly remembered something very important to her.

"There's one more thing," she said excitedly.

"What's that?" came the Pastor's reply.

"This is very important," the young woman continued. "I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand."

The Pastor stood looking at the young woman, not knowing quite what to say.

That surprises you, doesn't it?" the young woman asked.

"Well, to be honest, I'm puzzled by the request," said the Pastor.

The young woman explained. "My grandmother once told me this story, and from that time on I have always tried to pass along its message to those I love and those who are in need of encouragement. In all my years of attending socials and dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of the main course were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, 'Keep your fork.' It was my favorite part because I knew that something better was coming....like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie. Something wonderful, and with substance!'

So, I just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder "What's with the fork?" Then I want you to tell them: "Keep your fork, the best is yet to come."

The Pastor's eyes welled up with tears of joy as he said good-bye to the woman. He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death. But he also knew that the young woman had a better grasp of heaven than he did. She had a better grasp of what heaven would be like than many people twice his age, with twice as much experience and knowledge.. She KNEW that something better was coming.

At the funeral people were walking by the young Woman's casket and they saw the fork placed in her right hand. Over and over, the Pastor heard the question, "What's with the fork?" And over and over he smiled.

During his message, the Pastor told the people of the conversation he had with the young woman shortly before she died. He also told them about the fork and about what it symbolized to her. He told the people how he could not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either.

He was right.. So the next time you reach down for your fork let it remind you, ever so gently, that the best is yet to come.

Take care....

Jack and Yvonne Miedema

January 6, 2011

Rob and family,
Our condolences on your loss. Kelly brought home the news of Tammy's passing today after volleyball practice. We enjoyed the time we spent with Tammy at volleyball She was an inspiration to any body fortunate to have met her. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

January 6, 2011

Rob, Sorry to hear about the loss of your best friend, Tammy. We will pray for her.

Ed & Kerrie Johnson

Jeff Harris

January 6, 2011

Rob
Very sorry to hear of your loss. I have been thinking of you going through this tough time, but I know Tammy will always be with you in your heart and in your children's smiles.

January 6, 2011

Rob & Family,
I was so sorry to hear Tammy had passed. I count myself blessed to have known her; she was a wonderful person who was always full of light and kindness.

Janine Gowans

Christie Hillis

January 6, 2011

Rob,
Words cannot express how sorry I was to hear of your wife's passing. Hold your children tight, Tammy will always be a part of you and your family.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Christie

Chris Hayward

January 6, 2011

Rob,so sorry to hear the passing of your wife Tammy. Please celebrate her life. Talk lots to the kids...

Brett Chorney

January 6, 2011

Rob:
I'm thinking of you today as you say goodbye to Tammy.

Don & Teri MacDermott

January 6, 2011

Rob, are hearts were broken when we heard of Tammys passing today.Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jessie and Hailey. Tammy was such a wonderful person, we feel very blessed to have known her in a very small way.

Barry McElligott

January 6, 2011

Rob, Jessie and Hailey.
Our condolences. As always, our hearts,thoughts and prayers are with you.
Much Love,
BJ,Dawnie and family.

Doug & Arlene Copp

January 6, 2011

Rob,Jesse & Hailey,

Remembering with you today,praying for you and sharing in the sadness of losing someone so important in your life.

Rose Cools

January 6, 2011

Rob, Jesse and Hailey
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Rose Cools

Jocelyn Obreiter

January 5, 2011

Rob, Jesse, and Hailey,

I am sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to and your family.

Charlene Hyndman

January 5, 2011

Rob, Jesse and Hailey,
My condolences on your loss. Sending our love.

Charlene and Kaden Hyndman

Chantal Goyan

January 5, 2011

My sister, my best friend, my hero...I know I will see you again one day. Give mom a hug for me. You're forever in my heart.

Chantal

Loraine Hopper

January 5, 2011

Dear Rob, Jess & Hailey
It seems s long since we have seen you. So sorry it had to at this sad time. Our hearts go out to you in your sorrow.
Know that we are thinking of you.With deepest Sympathy
Love Loraine & Dennis
Rimbey

Diane McNair

January 5, 2011

Rob, Jesse, Hailey,

We are so saddened to hear about your tragic loss. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bill, Diane, Victoria and Danielle McNair

John & Rose Cools

January 5, 2011

Rob, Jesse and Hailey

We are so sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Patti Morris

January 5, 2011

Rob, Jesse and Hailey

Please know our hearts are present with yours. It was an honor for us to get to know Tammy and your family. We are so sorry for this profound loss.

With deepest sympathy, Claire, Kevin (Kaminski) and Patti (Morris)

Erica Simonelli

January 5, 2011

Rob,
I am so sorry for your loss. Here for you if you need to talk.

Doug and Susie Russell (nee Kinakin)

January 5, 2011

Thought's and Prayers are with the McFadden Family, Garry,Gail,Shaun,Kari and Rob and your extended families.Tammy's Memories are eternal and she will live on in your Hearts Forever! God must have some very special plans for a special lady!

Linda Morrison

January 5, 2011

Rob, Jesse and Hailey
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the wonderful memories you have in your hearts help at this difficult time.

Kim Eaton

January 5, 2011

What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
Kim, Lawrence and family

Kayla

January 4, 2011

Rob, Jess, Hailey,

I'll forever miss Tammy, her laugh, her kindness and her caring heart. There are no words, and I'm so sorry for your loss.

Kayla

James Coles

January 4, 2011

Memories will keep those we love close to us forever.... My deepest sympathy Rob.

Mary & Ed Nohorchka

January 4, 2011

Rob, Jesse and Hailey, our deepest sympathies. We know she will always be with you....in your hearts and many happy memories.

Jean and Harold Aspin

January 4, 2011

Garry and Gail--we are so sorry to hear about this loss! our children are not supposed to leave before us!!! our thoughts are with you!! Jean and Harold Aspin!!

Kim Eaton

January 4, 2011

What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
Kim and Lawrence Eaton and family

January 4, 2011

Thoughts and prayers are with the McFadden Family, Gail and Gary, so sad to hear of your loss

Ernie and Brenda Lovas Grimshaw, Alberta

January 4, 2011

We're thinking of you & your family.

Kent & Nikki Milford & family

Angela Seymour (Pyle)

January 4, 2011

I am sorry to hear about your loss...God's Speed my dear....I heart goes out to you.

Donna Lynn Valin

January 4, 2011

Shaun, Kari & Family sorry to hear about the your loss. My heart goes out to all.
Donna Lynn Valin (Songer)

Jay & Kevin McLeod

January 4, 2011

Rob and family. We didn't know Tammy but from what we've heard from your mom she was a great person. Give your family and your mom and dad a hug from us. Take care. Jay & Kevin

Rob, Tammy, and John Berry

Susan Thoreson

January 4, 2011

Allison Neill

January 4, 2011

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Be strong. Take care.

Kelly and Pat Whelan

January 4, 2011

Rob and Family: Our deepest condolences; our hearts are saddened to hear of Tammy's passing; we knew of your challenges from a distance and could feel in our hearts the adversity that you have all endured. May Tammy rest in a peaceful and joyful place now and may her energetic light bring you comfort and hope as you all move forward. Sending blessings and healing thoughts your way.

Patty Daggett

January 4, 2011

Rob and Family:

So sorry to hear of your loss. We enjoyed Tammy's company at the Canuck volleyball tournaments last year where we met. She was a lovely woman. Although Tammy is no longer with us, please find comfort in knowing that her spirit lives on through Hailey and Jesse.

Paul, Patty and Andie Daggett

Shaun McFadden

January 4, 2011

My Beautiful Sister in Law, Tammy, You were the Strongest Woman I Ever knew, Your Smile Lit Up the Room, The World,
I Will Forever Love & Miss You
Rob, Jesse & Hailey, I Will be Here for You, Always, I Love You

Denise Stricker

January 4, 2011

Rob, Jesse and Hailey, so sorry to hear of your loss, Tammy was an amazing person and I am so glad to have known her. I enjoyed our chats at ball she truly was a great person. May your memories bring you strength at this difficult time! We are here for you!

Stew & Nola Ward

January 4, 2011

Robbie;
Just got back into the country after being gone for 10 months only to hear that Tammy had lost her battle with cancer. We were very saddened to here this and trust that you find solace in the fact that she no longer suffers; those she leaves behind suffer the most.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joel and Lyndsay Wregget

January 4, 2011

Deepest condolences, from our family to yours.

Barbara Smeed

January 4, 2011

Dear Rob, Jessie and Hailey

We offer our condolences to each of you. It is such a heartbreaking loss; we hope that you feel our support and comfort. We only met Tammy once, in Austen, Texas but just that one encounter was memorable. Tammy had such a beautiful smile that evening that spoke of the love she felt from family and friends.

Love to each of you
Reg Holmes and Barbara Smeed

Arnie and Donna McKernon

January 4, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Rob, Jessie & Hailey.

Tortola, BVI 2008

Dawn Bernacki

January 4, 2011

Forever in my heart,buddy, pal, best friend.

Love to Live & Live to Love

Susan Dixon

January 4, 2011

My deepest sympathies go out to you Rob, your children, and your extended family.

Lorna Kehler

January 4, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you Rob, Jessie and Hailey. Tammy was an amazing person and I am proud to have known her, there are not many people like her. She will be an amazing angel watching over everyone she loves.

Heather Rasmuson

January 4, 2011

Sincere condolences on the loss of your wife, mother, daughter, granddaughter, she will be remembered as a warrior in her battle against cancer. May the Lord strengthen and keep you. Love Ann, Beth and Heather

Susan Thoreson

January 4, 2011

Rob, Jesse, and Hailey, I am very sad to hear about Tammy passing away. Tammy was a really nice kindhearted person. She always looked at everything from the positive side no matter how bad it actually was. I remember sitting with Rob and Tammy at the John Berry show and she telling me how much she loved seeing him perform, I took a picture of Tammy with him at that show and she was so happy .Tammy lived life to the fullest and I loved hearing about what was going on when she came in. I'll miss you Tammy. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. R.I.P. Tammy. Ride that horse in the heavens.

Mike Chatenay

January 4, 2011

Give mom a hug for us.

With Love,

Mike, Sharon, Keaton, Krysten, Jayden and Amy

Brian and Sue Boyd

January 4, 2011

We are so saden by the news of Tammy's passing. Brian and I would like to extend our deapest sympathy's to Rob, Jessie, Hailey and extended family. Tammy was a wonderful person and we will forever remember her beautiful smile.
You're with the angels now including our little angel. Forever in our hears.

Jennifer Jackson

January 4, 2011

I have Tammy in my heart Rob. I am here if you or the kids need anything.

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