Tanya Thompson

1957 - 2013

Tanya Thompson obituary, 1957-2013, Anaheim, CA

Tanya Thompson

1957 - 2013

BORN

1957

DIED

2013

Tanya Thompson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 22, 2013.
Tanya Thompson
"Going Home Celebration"

Tanya Thompson was born on December 11, 1957 in Lubbock, Texas to her late mother, Lauredo Polk and father, Rosco Thompson. As a young girl, Tanya excelled as a bright and gifted student. Her high standards both in the classroom and outside of the classroom helped her achieve many honorable awards throughout the years. Tanya had her own way of doing things and for some reason, things always worked out leaving her with the words "I told you so…"! She was more than just a sister, mother, grandmother, and friend; Tanya was the family leader. Tanya always told the truth, and would always deliver her words with love and honesty. Tanya's honesty and hard work continued to bring her success as she continued to be honored for the many community projects she was involved in and for helping people in a time of need. In 1976, Tanya entered the Miss Los Angles Beauty Contest where she was awarded the Miss Congeniality Award after reading a beautiful poem she composed and bringing the audience to their feet in a standing ovation. Once again, our family was so proud of Tanya and how confident she always was. After college, Tanya started her career as the Associate Director at California State University, Fullerton where she worked with many friends and colleagues until her passing.
Tanya's pride and joy is her only son, Bjaun Johnson. She lived her life for him and was very proud of him as a father, husband and most of all, for being her son. Tanya's favorite family time was with her grandchildren, whom she adored and helped raise.
Tanya is survived by her son Bjaun Johnson and daughter-in-law Ana and their children Genesis, Trinity, and Little B. She is also survived by her great Uncle Ellis Sledge, and loving brother Johnny and sister-in-law Pam Thompson and nephews Johnny, Martin Derek, Admire, Will Sledge, Fleisha Thompson, Adman Lucas, and David Thompson.

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November 10, 2013

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October 30, 2013

Cris Murillo posted to the memorial.

October 22, 2013

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2 Entries

Mary Thoen

November 10, 2013

I miss Tanya everyday. I visited her grave site yesterday and I told her how much I missed her and how everyday I pray for her and her family.
Tanya was my bedrock when I needed to talk about work or my personal life. She was always kind and understanding and never judged.
I miss her everyday, I wake up in the morning and pray for her and everyevening I pray for her.
I will always miss her. I would send her bad jokes and she would reply by telling me how "bad" I was, but we always laughed.
I miss you. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Bless you for being part of my life.
Mary Thoen

Cris Murillo

October 30, 2013

I will miss Tanya immensely. She was not just a co-worker but a wonderful friend. She loved her grandchildren so much, she would always share with me the latest news about them. I am so blessed to have had the pleasure of having her in my life these last 15 years here at CSUF. I had the chance to meet her brother and extended family recently. May God bless you and comfort at this difficult time. You will all be in my prayers always.

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