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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
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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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