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Doug and Tammy Anderson

Doug Anderson Obituary

ANDERSON, Doug
ANDERSON, Tammy
Died in a tragic car accident on Oct. 1st, 2005. They were well loved by their family and friends. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005 at Warehouse Christian Ministries, 9933 Business Park Dr.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Oct. 6, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Doug Anderson

42 Entries

Stacie Archer

October 1, 2006

In Memory of Doug and Tammy.....

One year has passed, life has gone on, they are still very much missed but I can now think of them both and smile remembering the awesome memories they left behind for us.....

P.S. Thank you Tammy for the little push I needed today :)

cliff anderson

September 29, 2006

Happy birthday Doug from your little brother you will always be a person I look up to I remember when we were young
we would wrestle on the floor while mom and dad and penny and sharon would watch tv we had fun playing

Carol Greco

September 29, 2006

Happy birthday Doug. Visiting California was not the same since you and Tammy went home to be with the Lord. I think of you often and I know my family misses you, especially my father.
I pray for your family and hope the Lord is comforting them during this time of grief and pain.

sharon Belford

September 28, 2006

Dear Brother Happy Birthday! Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I see you wonderful smile I hear your cheerful voice, oh how I miss you. A big part of my world is missing. You were such a loving, thoughtful brother. I could always count on you to cheer me up with your funny wit and sound advice. You will be in my heart forever. I love you. Your big sister Sharon

Melissa Anderson

September 28, 2006

Hi Dad! Today is your 58th birthday. Happy Birthday! I have a candle lit for you. There has been so much that has happen since I last saw you, and everyday I wish that I can talk to you just one last time. I thank God for dreams; I talk to you and Tammy regularly in them. Yesterday I bought your favorite honey as I did for you in the past. I think of you every time I see the honey container. You were a wonderful father; thank you for all your time, help and guidance. I am still homesick and can’t cook anything as good as you did. I love and miss you Dad.

-Mel

Penny Anderson

September 28, 2006

Happy birthday brother! Today I will celebrate your birthday, daddy's birthday, and my birthday ~ the September 28th trio ~ (Oh yes, very famous we were. When I was born, we even had our picture in the Seattle Times. There we were the three of us. Daddy was holding you on his lap while sitting right next to me. I was lying in a wicker cradle and you, brother, had both you hands on me while looking straight into the camera as if to say "she belongs to us". I still have the article tucked away with other "most precious memories". Brother, I miss you so much. A year has softened the pain, but the yearning just to see your face and hold you has only intensified.
Be at peace, brother, in God's loving arms. You are remembered and loved for eternity.

Your Birthday
partner and
loving sister~
Penny

Dolores Hernandez

July 19, 2006

I just found out today that Doug & Tammy passed. My heart hurt when my mother told me that she had asked a bus driver if he knew Doug and his response was "he was a supervisor". He then explained why he said "was". I could not believe what I was hearing. Doug was like a father to me. Melissa was my best friend from 3rd grade all the way to at least the 7th or 8th grade. My parents were going through a divorce when Melissa and I were best friends. I spent most of my days and nights at the Anderson home. Gina and Joe were like my little brother and sister too. I have so many fond memories of all of you.

I remember when I first starting hanging out with Melissa i was not used to hearing loud classical music. When i ws growing up i was used to hearing my dad play mexican music with his band, NOT classical music. I grew to enjoy it and became familiar with a couple composers. I also learned to appreciate the Beatles. Doug always used to listen to the beatles. I miss him. He took care of me like i was his own. He gave me lunch money quite a few times and when he made his kids lunch he never let me walk out of the house without my brown bag lunch.(it did not matter what day of the week it was- i was always there) He was the kindest man i knew. I was so imressed by the way he was always there for his children. He worked really hard to provide for his family. The first time I had ever seen snow was when Melissa invited me to go with them for a weekend to Circus Circus in Reno. I had so much fun.

My mom and I had chinese food for dinner tonight. She ordered some pot stickers and as I started to eat one i remembered that the first time I ever had one was when Doug had taken us out to eat chinese food. I really miss you Doug! I never had the chance to tell you that you were a father to me when I couldn't see my own father and i never got to thank you for everything you did for me and i never told you how much i loved you.

This just goes to show how precious life is and how important it is to let the people you love know how much they mean to you. Here i am, almost a whole year later just finding out about this loss.I am sorry we lost touch. I miss you Melissa and I am sorry I was not there for you.

Carol Greco

April 11, 2006

My family has known Doug since before I was born and my dad was very close to Doug. I remember him for his love of music and the love he felt for his family. He was always willing to help with anything he could, to include giving the shirt off his back. Although I did not know Tammy as long as Doug, She had a way about her that you felt like you did. She made Doug very happy and her eyes made you feel at ease. I will remember her smile the most because when you saw her smile, it would light up the room. I will miss them so much and my prayers go to the family. After losing my younger sister, Judiann, I know the pain and grief they feel. They may not be here for us to talk to or see, but we keep them alive with our fond memeories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carol Greco

Joanne Greco

April 6, 2006

My name is Joanne Greco, and I am a friend of Doug's family. I have known Doug since 1960. He lived behind our house in San Mateo, had often babysat us. Doug and my Dad were especially close. In fact, they were like father and son. I remember Doug would always be outside with Dad and us kids, looking through my dad's huge telescope at the stars and planets. Doug and Dad would also develop and print B&W film (no color back then!) Doug was a genius and soaked up knowledge like a sponge. He was very passionate about life and always strived to learn something new or share his knowledge with everyone he knew. I can especially see this quest for knowledge in his children. Doug even taught my dad to play the accordian. Doug treated everyone, even strangers, with so much care and respect Who wouldn't be affected by meeting him?

Our families have stayed in touch with each other even to this day. When my sister and I were little, we used to argue about who was going to marry Doug when we got older. We both had such a huge crush on him. I didn't realize it yet, but I had a little residual of that crush all the way through my adulthood, that was until...Doug married Tammy. I felt a little drop in my stomach when I heard he was getting married. That was totally gone as soon as I met Tammy. I loved her instantly. She was so bubbly that she was referred to as,"sparky" by Dougs family and I. I always looked forward to seeing Doug and Tammy when they would come up to Washington or I would visit them in California. Doug would always try to see Mom and Dad when he came up and they both would play their accordians. It's so hard to imagine not being able to hear that again.

Doug was great for playing partical jokes on us all. One time when Doug, Penny and I went to Europe for a vacation (or should I say to visit opera houses, see who could get the best photo, see the archetecture, soak up history and more.) We were staying at a youth hostel (budget style accomodations you share with people from all over the world) in Saltzburg when Penny and I decided we would get Doug back! We were all so tired from the traveling, but Doug went to the dining area anyway to write home to his kids. Before Penny and I went to our family quarters, I told him that we would make his bed for him (sheets are issued to you and you sleep in bunk beds.) You probably guessed it, we short-sheeted his bed! Penny and I layed in the dark waiting for him to come in. Of course, he wanted to be quiet and not to wake us. We listened as he got into bed. He didn't say a thing!!! Shortly after, laughing erupted from us all. I think he got us back just then. Doug and I would have an unspoken contest to see who could get the most unique camera shot. When went to see the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace, Doug got a picture of the guards just before the event. They were standing around in a courtyard just as casual as standing in line to see a movie. One of the guards was looking directly at Doug. Leave it to Doug to get a photo view of something that's not ever seen!

I miss Doug so much. I think of the kids, Sharon, Penny, JR, Pammy and Tammy's family a lot. I think of Doug every time I hear classical music and much more. To Tammy's family, I know why she was like the way she was. We surely lost two great people, but heaven gained two angels. I'm blessed to have known them both. I wish I knew Tammy as well as I knew Doug, but I love her just the same. My heart feels so heavy right now, but as more memories come, it lightens up just a bit. I know that the memories I will have always. May God be with everyone who reads this.

Doug and Tammy, I'm a better person because of you.

Libbey Guerra

February 2, 2006

Hi my name is Libbey Guerra and I am especially close to Gina. I knew Gina and Doug the best and have always loved Gina. I met Doug and his children in 1988 when I was divorcing and sold my home in North Sacramento to Doug. He was going thru a hard time in his life and trying to get things back together. I got to know him and Gina but did not really get to know Melissa and Joe to much. Gina was 7yrs old then and use to come and stay with me and my little daughter often and when Gina was a teenager she babysat my daughter for me. Gina and I always stayed close. I also admired Doug very much for working so hard to take care of his family. He was working split shifts so that he was able to take his kids to school and pick them up. He was always so tired but always kept a smile on his face. Doug was always going to teach me how to play the accordian because he knew that I liked music and always wanted to learn the accordian. Then they sold the house after a couple years and moved to their big home downtown. I remember Doug started going to church and met Tammy. I stayed in contact with them over the years and would run into Tammy at Waterworld and a few other places but never really got the opportunity to get to know her. After reading this guest book and talking to Gina I am so happy that Doug had found a wife like Tammy. I always thought that he deserved to find a women he loved and had so much in common with. He was such a nice man and good to so many people. This past year Gina and I had not really had much opportunity to talk. I thought about her often though. She called me at Christmas and we finally got together several weeks ago when she came over to my house. First thing I asked her was "how is your Dad and Tammy?" ...

She told me about what happened and started crying. I was so shocked and devastated. She stayed at my house talking until 2am. I love Gina and want to be here for her anytime she needs me. My heart also goes out to both of your families. I cant even imagine how you feel. I believe Doug and Tammy are rejoicing in heaven together. I believe that there is a reason for everything that happens. Remember that darkness only last for a short time and daylight always follows. May God bless you and may HIS face shine upon you always.

With Sympathy,

Libbey and Marissa Guerra

Carin Anderson

November 17, 2005

Hello, my name is Carin Anderson and Doug and Tammy were my Uncle and Aunt by marraige.When I met my husband, Tommy Anderson,about 7 years ago, one of the first people he spoke about was his Uncle Doug. He told my the "of so famous" story about when he was about 16 years old and he and Uncle Doug went sailing in the San Francisco Bay and almost lost their lives. Tommy loves that story and laughs about it now and everytime Tommy and Uncle Doug were together, that experience came up. I don't know exactly when I first met Uncle Doug and Tammy but it was soon after I started dating my husband. It was a family gathering and I joined the family in my first football game with them. I remember thinking how fun it was and how long it had been that I had participated in something like that. I began to look forward to whenever Uncle Doug would be there, because I always knew we would play some kind of game. Uncle Doug and Tammy had been at our new house only a few weeks before they passed away and I just keep seeing them sitting on our couch, smiling, with Tammy sitting on Uncle Doug's lap. Who knew what would happen only a few weeks later.... They were always so affectionate with eachother and always so kind. I am a believer in heaven and God but I guess I am a little selfish because although I know they were never scared to die, I want them here...on earth...with all of us. I know in my heart that they are happy and at peace but I still wish we had more family gatherings, more football games and more time for all of us to be together on earth. At the funeral, when I saw the video of the singer, Nicole C. Mullen, singing one of Tammy's favorite song, Redeemer - It just really moved me. The next day I was out looking for that CD. I haven't found the CD with that particular song but I did find another CD - Everyday People - that she made. I listen to that CD every single day and just think of Doug and Tammy. It somehow lifts me up a little and makes the days a little better. There is no easy way to get through a loss like this but it does remind you how precious time is and how you should always treat the people in your life with kindness, love and appreciation because you never know when they will no longer be here, on earth, with you. Thank you Uncle Doug and Tammy for coming into my life and adding to it. I miss you and I love you both.

Carin Anderson

Melissa Anderson

November 13, 2005

Tammy: She could whip anybody's butt at any game easily. It doesn’t matter if she just learned to play the game or if she were a veteran to the game. She somehow always came out on top.

She had good fashion sense. She found the best things at the Thrift shop! She could go into ANY thrift shop and find the nicest clothes there. When I go to the thrift shops, I find that I have spent a lot of time wandering around the store with one item in my hand…some questionable spandex workout shorts!! –Yuck!

This week I opened my swimming bag for the first time in a couple months. I needed to use it for something else. The story behind swimming is that Chelsea caught our interest in taking a swimming class, because she was on the swim team in school. From this, Tammy and I took a class together in the spring of 2005. We had a lot fun, and Tammy was a pretty good swimmer. Her body was built to be a professional swimmer. This past August I asked her if she wanted to take a swim class again for either this semester or next. She replied, “I not sure. It depends on how I feel.” As most of you know she hadn’t been feeling well enough to much let alone take a swimming class. So, I took another swim class without Tammy…The glass is half full without her presence.

My how things have changed in the last three months; never did I imagine that I wouldn’t be able to swim with her (permanently), but also that I would not be able to share the crazy exercises our instructor has subjected me to.

On a personal note:

Today is your graduation ceremony, Tammy. Your Dad is presenting the “Tammy Anderson Award” to a graduating student in honor of you. Your school says that you were the most professional and the most professional dressed student in the school. I know you tried your hardest to wear professional attire to have a wardrobe ready so that you will be ready to enter the workforce. I am proud to let everyone (who didn’t already know) that you would have needed the wardrobe as you’ve passed the State exam to work in a State agency! Congratulations for that and Congratulations for being promoted to Glory! I know that life isn’t a game; but it appears that you have once again come out on top! I miss you…

Melissa

Jennifer Anderson

November 2, 2005

Hello Im Dougs daughter-in-law Jennifer. There are so many things for me to say about doug,he really helped Jason and I a lot he helped with our cars , he helped us landscape our backyard which we would never of gotten done without Doug because of that his grandkids have a nice backyard to play in. When he would come over he would always give the boys music lessons,go play football with the kids, or play board games with them.He was a true kid at heart and a great knowledgable man at the same time. There seemed to be nothing the man did not know, he was a jack of all trades I am very proud to have known him. about two years ago we went to the snow and my son Jacob got snow in his boots and it got his socks soaked Doug insisted that Jacob take his dry socks so jacobs feet would not freeze. Dougs feet must have been freezing I felt so bad I kept asking if he was ok and he insisted he was fine I thought what a great person for doing that for his grandson only a real man would do that. I am really going to miss him and Tammy coming over for dinner and playing board games and laughing and joking and drinking coffee with dessert. By the way Doug would always win the games we played. You are a great person Doug and a wonderful Father -in-law. Through your eyes in heaven we are all there with you now and you are happy, and even more energetic in heaven than you were here and knowing that I think it makes us feel better. Thank you Doug for everything you are missed greatly and we will see you again we love you.

Stacie Archer

November 1, 2005

I knew Doug and Tammy through James (James is my brother-in-law). I did not know Doug as well as I knew Tammy, but I know what a great person he was from the little bit I did know him. There will always be a spot in my heart for both Doug and Tammy.

I will always remember the summer of 2001, I lost something very special to me and Tammy was the one who was at my side to comfort me. She always knew just the right thing to say and if there wasn't anything to say she was there to give a hug. Tammy was one of the most selfless people I have known in my life, if you were ever in need of anything she was there to help in any way she could. No matter what may have been going on in her life she always had a smile (and a joke!) to show the world.

Doug and Tammy were true inspirations to everyone around them.

God Bless you are all in my prayers.

Gina Anderson

October 31, 2005

Hello im Gina, Doug's daughter.

I have wanted to say something about my dad for awhile now but I can't find the right words or story about my dad that fully captures what he meant to me. My dad was the most wonderful, kind hearted, and selfless person I knew. I remember this one evening I think I was like 12 or 13 any how we were on the freeway (I can't remember where we were going)and we saw this white car on the side of the road with 4 pregnant women outside of the car they had a flat tire and they were trying to change the tire them selves so we pulled over to the side of the road and my dad asked them if they were ok and if they needed a hand they said yes, so my dad went to our car got a jack and jacked up the car and changed their tire for them they were so greatful, my dad was just glad that they were safe and on there way home. when I witnessed this act of kindness from my dad I was so in aw that my dad was truly a super hero to me and probably to the 4 women he helped that evening.

There is so much more I can say about my dad but I will save a little more for later.

I am truly going to miss Tammy, she was a perfect match for my dad. And just like my dad, Tammy was a very kind hearted person too. When I was in High School I went roller skating all the time(4 days a week),Tammy would always ask me if I needed money and of coarse I did since my dad wouldnt let me get a job till I got out of High School. This was when they first got married and Tammy and the kids had moved in and I didn't didn't really know any of them and I thought that Tammy was truly a sweet person and that she wasn't just trying to be my friend cause she just married my dad, she was being what she was kind, sweet and caring.

I love my Dad and Tammy with all my heart, I will always miss them and love them dearly. I can't wait till the day I see them again. I love you two very much.

Happy Birthday Tammy( 10/27)I made you a cake for your Birthday and we had a mini party in your honor.

cliff anderson

October 30, 2005

Hi I am Dougs brother the family call me jr. What I remember about my brother is one time when I was 4

years old we lived in san bruno california I was playing one day in the front yard and a taxi cab pulled up and the people inside tried to lure me in the cab I started to walk to the cab not understanding the danger doug then 10 years old came running out of the house a told me no dont go with them and he took me in the house

he saved my life

doug and I would set up these little plastic army soldiers all over the bedroom floor when we were kids and we would shoot at each others men with rubber bands the one who gets the most men wins

he was a good brother to me I will miss him

Jason Anderson

October 30, 2005

10-30-05

It has been one month since dad

has passed and I still miss him so much. Its hard to believe he's not here anymore,there are so many more things I wanted to do with him. So many more life experiences I wanted to share wiht him. He truly was the greatest dad ever,everything he did and all the lives he touched words cannot describe how great of a dad he was for me.If I could only be half the man he was I would be truly greatful. I only wish I could give hime one last hug and tell him Ilove him. I know I will have to wait until I get to heaven to do that. I am truly grateful that God gave me one greatest people to ever walk this planet to be my father. He was a legend and there will never be anyone like him ever again. It has been very hard getting through this but I know dad would want us all to go on and be happy.One great adventure I will always remember was a time when he took Joe and I camping. I was about 16 years old and Joe was about 8 or 9. We were going to these old abandon gold mines in nevada somewhere,only dad knew where they were. On the way up his jeep was giving him problems and it died on this lonely strech of highway. We were right in front of this sign that said LOVELOCK NEVADA 50 MILES. Dad decided to hitchhike into town for parts,while Joe and I stayed behind. It was like being in a road runner cartoon the landscape was just like that.Well dad got back with the parts he thought he needed,but they still didnt make it run. Eventually he had to take one of the spare gas can for the jeep,prop it up on top of the engine and run a makeshift gas line directly into the carburetor. It worked and we got into Lovelock only to find out that a bee had lodged itself into the real gas line and thats why the jeep wouldnt run before. We never made it to the gold mine. We had always planned to go back and do it again. I always loved the fact that with my dad you knew there would always be an adventure. I look forward to having many more of those when I see him again in heaven. I love you dad.

Melissa Anderson

October 30, 2005

Dear Family and Friends,

Tuesday will be one month since Dad and Tammy passed away. I miss them so much that my heart hurts. I did the math and a counted that I had lived with Dad for 21 years. I moved out this last June (June ’05) and am so thankful now that I got to share time and space with them for as long as I did.

Since their passing, I have learned so much about Tammy. It is amazing to hear that she has an even crazier fun side than what I knew. Bill, you called Tammy “Sparky” and I’m not sure you knew how accurate you are in calling her this. Chelsea has shared some fun stories of her mom in the last couple weeks, and I hope she will share some of them with the readers of this guest book. The stories Chelsea tell are priceless and reveal Tammy’s youthful spirit.

With that said, I would like share my dad through my eyes. Going back in time when I was about 8 he played HE-MAN with Joe and I, but then continued this tradition with Gina and Joe for at least another 4 years; in the 4th grade I took up playing the cello as Dad told me that he too played the cello. I played it through the 8th grade; Dad took us over to Aunt Sharon’s house every weekend to visit her, my cousins, and my brothers Jason and Josh. Together we played games such as baseball, football, basketball quarters, spinning tops…any game that allowed a large number of people to play all at one time, we played it. Dad even made up games to play! But the best of it all was that we got together every weekend to play these games as a big family for the whole weekend; Dad also gave guided tours through San Francisco showing off its beauty as he saw it. As time passed, I began to see the simple beauty the city possessed too. I knew Dad wasn’t fond of going to tourist spots. He liked to go to areas that not many people knew of. One spot he loved was Presidio in San Francisco. Anyone that went with him for the first time he always asked them to find ‘Dallas F. Radar’s’ grave stone. He also told them that if they found it he would give them a quarter; he loved taking pictures and introduced me to the art of photography; in elementary and junior high school, my dad didn’t mind us kids asking follow up questions when he told us to carry out a duty. He wanted to teach us that it is good to speak-up if we have questions. Dad must have taken a class in college and learned about the subject of space and black holes. He shared his interest in this subject with his kids. This sparked my curiosity of the stars and of science in general; One day he went to Warehouse (church) and kept going. He talked about meeting all these great people and then started talking about God. It took me a little while but, I went to Warehouse with him a couple times and then I started going on my own.

Dad has made a lasting impression on my heart and mind. He was a thoughtful, gentle and kind hearted man with a youthful spirit. If you couldn’t tell, I am a daddy’s girl and have learned about life through my father’s life experiences. I’ll miss him and his advice, and I look forward to seeing him again.

Sincerely,

Melissa Anderson

Penny Anderson

October 29, 2005

Sparkie

Happy belated birthday from your sister Penny. We will always remember your birthday and celebrate the beautiful person you are to all of us. We will keep you in our hearts and on our minds forever!

All my love, Penny

sharon belford

October 28, 2005

Oct. 27 Happy Birthday Tammy,I miss you very much. I know your having a great birthday in heaven with all the other angels like you. You were more than a sister-in law you were my friend and a sister. I love you very much. I 'm sure that your sparkling personality is making heaven a little brighter. Love Sharon

Bill and Lisa Anderson

October 25, 2005

Hello from Mississippi! We'd like to share a story about Doug & Tammy. Sparky, as we so affectionately called Tammy, started a "White Elephant Gift" exchange with Penny (Doug's sister) some time back. The "gift" was a bobble-head figure of Lance Bass, a member of the pop band NSYNC. Tammy would leave the doll hidden somewhere at Penny's house when she and Doug visited. Penny returned the favor many times. We're told "Lance" was hidden inside a wrapped gift on more than one birthday and a Christmas or two.

Penny spent Christmas with us in 2003. Tammy and Doug mailed "Lance" to us ahead of time, and we hid it in Penny's bed. We videotaped the discovery - it is priceless! Penny raised the bar, however, when she decided to convince Doug and Tammy that she had thrown the doll in the lake behind our house in a moment of desperation after finding it in her bed all the way across the country. In actuality, she let us keep "Lance" at our house.

The following August (2004) Doug & Tammy came to visit us. We had so much fun watching the video of Penny finding "Lance" and reminiscing, that Doug decided that the ultimate prank would be to dredge up the doll and resurrect it from the lake and send it to Penny again. Little did he know we were hiding it in our closet! Doug (who often claimed the White Elephant Gift Giving was between Tammy and Penny and did not involve him), waded around in the lake off our dock for about an hour searching for that doll! We secretly took pictures of this and sent them to Penny. The next day when Doug and Tammy left, we hid "Lance" in their car under the seat. They discovered him on the ride home!

The following spring in April (2005) Penny returned to our home for a visit after our daughter Parker (Penny's granddaughter) was born. After Penny left, we found "Lance" in our bed...but Penny raised the bar again. Hidden on a table in the foyer was another bobblehead - this one had been given to Penny by Doug in "Lance's" absence. It was a golfer with an opening in its face where a picture could be inserted. Still in that second bobblehead to this day is a close-up picture of Doug's face and generous smile. Both dolls now sit displayed on the bookcase in our bedroom...

We were so devastated to learn the terrible news of the untimely deaths our beloved Uncle Doug and Sparky. We will love them and miss them always. They truly loved life and made everything they were a part of a little better. We feel priveleged to have loved them and to have been part of their lives.

Bill and Lisa Anderson

Joy Hardin

October 25, 2005

It is still hard to realize that Doug and Tammy are no longer with us, but their memories linger in our hearts. We had the privilege of seeing Doug and Tammy when they came up to Seattle for Doug's Uncle's funeral last Feb. We visited with them after the funeral at the luncheon. Doug had that wonderful smile and easy going personality. We talked at great length and just couldn't leave that table where we were all seated. Little did we know that would be the last time we would ever see them. It was the first time we met his beautiful wife, Tammy, also.

Doug is my husband's nephew and I am his aunt by marriage. It is hard to explain, but Doug always had a "soft spot" in Irv's and my heart. He always went "out of his way" to see his "Uncle Irv". For some reason, we just clicked. He would always try and find us so he could visit. I would consider Doug a "people person" - he just loved people. He wouldn't miss coming to the annual "Christmas Hardin Party" in Washington State for the world. He came as often as he could. I always "admired" Doug for his Christian stand for the Lord. He was truly a "committed Christian" and was not ashamed of his Christian beliefs. Yes, Doug and Tammy are with the Lord now and happy; it is us who mourn their loss, but one day we will join them for "To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord".

We love you Doug and Tammy.

Aunt Joy

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Penny Anderson

October 21, 2005

It has been three weeks now since I lost my beautiful brother and sister-in-law. The pain is just as acute and cuts deeply through my heart. Each day does not make it easier, just lonelier because they were a large part of all of our lives. I would like to share with everyone the last birthday card that my brother had written for me but never had the opportunity to send. Since we shared the same birthday (Sept. 28th), this day was very special to both of us~especially since our father's birthday was also on this day. In the card Doug wrote ~ "Dear Penny,.... Well, here we are again Sept. 28th-that famous day for Andersons. Well for you, me and Dad. And I realize that life is short and it's so hard to hang on to what's good as time continually takes the sun over the horizon. As I watch the sun set I've learned to value each day but I still can't seem to grasp the essence of enjoying each day fully. Just too busy for one, too much going on...working for a paycheck and planning for the future. And that is promised to no one. I use to love looking at those Currier & Ives Christmas pictures with happy people ice skating through a snow-covered little town - Families everywhere! I always thought that there must be towns just like that somewhere. Even the dogs and cats had smiling faces....Happy Birthday'

Love Doug" ~ On receiving this card, I just wanted to drop to my knees and cry. I can still hear their voices and their laughter. It echoes through the memories. I love you brother and my Sparkie. Someday I will hold you both and never let go. You will never leave me again. Love, Your sister Penny

Marilyn Hardin,Owens

October 16, 2005

Greetings:

From the southern part of California. I am Dougs Aunt Marilyn

I was in Florida visiting my daughter when I heard of Tammy's & Dougs accident.Doug & Tammy came last year to my house with his Mother AND Father Inlaw.We all had a great time & we were going to do it again this year.It has been wonderful to hear how Doug & Tammy

touched so many of your hearts.My family had a special place for Tammy & Doug. They were always there

taking part in the lives of the family of the Northwest and of course California.Would love to hear from any one.I would of liked to have met all of you who were there. Two of my children's families

were there.Jim,Linda Owens & Family my daughter Laura Wynn.

My heart is sad for our loss of their lives,but we shall see them again face to face.

Let us not to forget to pray for Tammy's & Doug's children.

Sharon Belford

October 15, 2005

Doug and Tammy were a very unique couple. Doug was my brother and Tammy was my sister-in-law. I loved both of them very much and was fortunate enough to spend the last evening at the opera with them.

They were always fun to be with, and we went to San Francisco often. My brother loved taking us through San Francisco, stopping to have coffee and seeing parts of the city that tourists generally never went to. He was very adventurous.

When you saw Doug with Tammy, you saw a great love for each other. Their life together was based on their love for God and family. I will never forget my brother and sister-in-law, as I love them very much. I know I will see them again someday. I want to thank everyone who attended the memorial and those who wrote in this Guest Book. It means alot to our family to know that Doug and Tammy touched so many lives, and that they were loved by many.

Thank you,

Rick Belford

October 13, 2005

Doug was my brother-in-law. Although I didn't get to spend as much time with Doug and Tammy as I would have liked to (I was always too busy with work, to do his San Francisco "adventures" -- something I now regret), I do cherish the time we did spend together. I don't believe I ever again will meet a man as great as Doug was -- the type of man who would give you the shirt off of his back, if he had nothing else left to give. Doug and Tammy will truly be missed by friends, family and everyone who were touched by their loving and caring hearts.

Rayann Searles

October 12, 2005

The loss I felt when I heard about Aunt Tammy's and Uncle Doug's death cannot be expressed in words. I did not get a chance to know Aunt Tammy (Sparky) well, but I know the family loved her very much. I grew up with all my uncles crazy visits to Washington state and my family trips to California. My fondest memories of my uncle include family football games, jogging the Golden Gate Bridge, poetry in cemetaries, running the Bay to Breakers with him and finally the running tours of San Fransisco he used to take his nieces, nephews and children on. He was a wonderful, caring man. I'll miss his christian guidance and the examples he set. I know he was the greatest brother to my Aunt Sharon, my mother Penny, my Aunt Pam and my Uncle Jr. The family will miss his spirit, humor, and guidance.

Sincerely,

Rayann M. Searles,

loving niece

Kimberly Joseph

October 11, 2005

I had the privilege of knowing both Doug and Tammy, and everything everyone says about them is true; they were both the most wonderful, fun, caring, kind, and generous people a person could know. I am grateful to have known both of them individually, and as a couple. I was at the restaurant the night Doug proposed to Tammy. They walked into Max's Opera Cafe (I believe after singles at Warehouse) the same time I did. We greeted each other, then went off to our respective tables. Awhile later Tammy came flying across the restaurant and into my arms and gave me a big hug (she almost knocked me over). I was wondering what she was doing as we'd already said hello when we came into the restaurant earlier. She then showed me her hand with her ring on it. I just remember how excited whe was ~ she was shaking ~ and Doug was smiling from ear to ear. I know Doug and Tammy lived and loved life (and each other) to the fullest, not wasting one minute of their time here on earth, and I know they entered into heaven to meet their Savior who said "well done good and faithful servant"; "here is your reward". They are now experiencing what I look forward to with hope when my days on earth are fulfilled, but I sure will miss them until God calls me home as well.

Tess Pennington

October 10, 2005

I was devasted to hear the news about this horrible loss. I did not know Tammy, but I knew Doug as one of the most selfless, kindhearted men who walked this Earth. He took my daughter in when she needed a father figure and treated her like one of his own children. My daughter always refered to him as her second dad. My heart goes out to his children and step-children. You will always be remembered.

Alyssa Maciejewski

October 9, 2005

Words cannot express the utter sadness I have in my heart for learning of the pssing of Doug and Tammy. Many do not know this but Doug took me into his home as a teenager when I had nowhere else to go and cared for me when I needed it most. I lived with his family for almost 2 years.He was a selfless, kindhearted, loving man that I will always keep in my heart. I hope he knows in his heart how much of a better person he has made me today. My love goes out to my "sisters and brother" Melissa, Gina and Joe.

Pamela Lowney

October 7, 2005

Felicitations to surviving family members and friends. I will truly miss Doug's good nature in the work place. Although, he worked mostly night shifts, he always made himself available to anyone in need. I was proud to have known Doug, even though my relationship with Doug was brief, I feel he touched the lives of everyone who knew him. God bless you and keep you and your wife for eternity.

Michael Loyd

October 7, 2005

Doug and Tammy were the coolest parents. I knew them through their daughter Gina. Gina and I worked together and Doug would sometimes bring her lunch and he always said hello to me. My deepest regrets to the family of Doug and Tammy..both will be missed forever but not in our hearts

Marie Leathem

October 7, 2005

After I heard the news, and got my breath back - the first picture I flashed on in my mind was one of Tammy and Karen Chacon I have in one of my photo albums. It was a singles event - the chili cookoff out at Eddies place. You know, where we tossed cow pies and shot that rubber rooster from a huge rubber band? Well, Karen and Tammy had each been eating a blue sucker and felt they had to show us their blue tongues. So, I have this great picture of them sticking out blue tongues. I loe this picture! That day when we heard the news, my friend, James and I started going through all my old photo albums and thought of times at Warehouse Singles that we hadn't thought of for a while - you know, because we get busy and life gets in the way. Their wedding, tacky parties, camping at Sunset Beach. What a wonderful couple! The truth is - I hadn't seen either of them for years - but they're hard to forget. They were an important part of my becoming a Christian and a loving part of that wonderful singles group at Warehouse. I won't ever forget them and will always think of Tammy with that blue tongue!

Jeff Fortis

October 7, 2005

As a field supervisor for Wackenhut, I had the privilege and pleasuer of regularly working with Doug. He was easily one of the most compassionate, understanding, and good natured people I have ever met. Sometimes, late at night, we would be the only people available to respond to calls. We would routinely back each other up and then spend spend twenty minutes after the call talking about everything and even nothing at all. I couldn't help but smile everytime I saw Doug at work. He was one of those people that you could count on to be there for you and to always do the right thing. I know that he will be terribly missed by myself and others, but I take solace in the thought of him resting peacefully with his true love for eternity. Like others, I have never met Tammy, but Doug made sure to always work her into a conversation. I give my best to the friends and family of Doug and Tammy. Thanks for everything Doug.

Rest in peace, Rail 28.

Signed,

Guard 31

Dennis Colligan

October 7, 2005

Words cannot express what my heart truly feels. Although, I didn't know Doug outside of the work environment it was always evident to me that he was a kind, caring and loving man. He was genuine and let you see into his heart. The Light of the Spirit shone through as bright as the sun. I truly respected and loved him. His simple humility was ever present. He always expressed concern and true compassion for those who were fortunate enough to come in contact with him.

He took his work responsibility very seriously. As a Light Rail Operator, I knew that when he was out there, that I had to be on guard and operate strictly by the rules. Just two weeks ago, I saw him going to his truck to go on duty and spent the rest of the shift waiting for him to pop up with a flare or to knock on my cab door to grade me on my operation.

If I had a son I would want him to be like Doug "a caring angel from God"

I never had the pleasure of meeting Tammy but I know that both of them are now in the loving arms of our Creator and will live in Him eternally. We will see them again.

To their loving family...May God grant you the peace that Doug and Tammy now enjoy. Your hearts are one with them forever.

Bill Hopkins

October 6, 2005

To the family and friends of Doug and Tammy,

Karen and I had the pleasure of having them and Chelsea on our boat a few years ago on Folsom Lake. Tammy amazed us by exceeding 40 mph tubing. Fortunately, I had slowed down to 20 before she fell over and was a real trooper. But Doug took our breath away with his daredevil act. Doug and I went exploring on the shore when we anchored on the North Fork. I swam back to the boat as Doug continued to check things out. By the time I got back, we saw him high on a rock cliff about 15 - 20 ft high and he did a Tarzan dive into the lake, an image I will never forget. We all know how Doug loved to make everyone laugh and smile. Well, from heaven he has touched us with his last laugh at Light Rail. In filling for him last Mon the 3rd, I drove the company truck that Doug almost always drove. I found on the dash a device left by Doug. It was a dial numbered air gauge with a little hand written sign on it saying "STRESS LEVEL". I laugh so very hard as he got the last laugh on us. We, at Light Rail payed tibute to Doug Saturday night by meeting at one of Doug's favorite spots at Light Rail, a Starbucks. We had a wonderful time drinking coffee and sharing our experiences with each other just like we did with Doug. Light Rail is making two plagues for Doug, one with a Starbuck's coffe cup on and one with his retired badge and photo on it which will be displayed at Light Rail's trophy case. Buses will be pulling over at noon Saturday to observe a moment of silence in their memory. I know we all will miss them both, but how much richer are our lives because we were blessed to call them "Friends"!

Charles Stewart

October 6, 2005

My deepest sympathies for the Anderson family. I've know Doug for almost 15 years. He was a very loving, caring man who brought a smile to anyone he spoke with. He will be deeply missed.

Shirley Gillespie

October 6, 2005

My heart goes out to both families. I worked with Doug at Light Rail for several years. He was such a caring person. Always had a smile and a kind word for anyone he met. He will be deeply missed.

Dolores (&Donald) Neumann

October 6, 2005

GOD (HIGHER POWER)took our FRIENDS DOUG & TAMMY in GOD'S loving arms to rest in PEACE FOR ETERNALLY. We ask GOD to BLESS THEIR FAMILIES in this time of sorrow Prayering to keep you close and give you strength especially in this sad time. Love and Prayers with HEARTFELT SYMPATHY Retired Operator 265 Dolores/Donald Neumann & family

Gordon Howe

October 6, 2005

Kathy Smock and I met Doug and Tammy many years ago while they were dating and at the church singles worship. We saw them occasionally in church after that. I remember some of the skits he or they did and that he played an accordion. They were a fun couple. I have a 2nd e-mail address at work with SacCouny and that is [email protected]

Gordon Howe

Sacramento County Department of

Health and Human Services

Fiscal Micron Accounts Payable

Gordon Howe

2629 La Loma Drive

Rancho Cordova, Ca 95670-3304

office 916-875-9721

home 916-366-7747 Fax 916-875-4330

Jennifer Quinones

October 6, 2005

I had the pleasure of working with Tammy when I started working for Horizon Charter School last school year. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a pleasure to be around. I will miss her, her smile and her great personality. I take comfort in her great faith in God, that Tammy and Doug are now in his embrace.

To her children, I want to tell you that your mom and I talked about you here in the office. I could see how much she loved you both and how proud she was of you, you were her world. I know you knew this in your heart, but I hope it helps to hear it from me.

I wish both families strength and God's peace.

Michael Giannini

October 6, 2005

Although I have known Douggie for quite a few years at Regional Transit, I only had the pleasure of working directly with him as a Light Rail Transportation Supervisor for the last two years. Doug was a great friend and a well respected Supervisor and was liked very much by all of us whose lives he blessed. He was a truly compassionate and caring man who had a huge heart. He would always help out those in need, and he had a quick wit and great sense of humor. I always really looked forward to the times that I was able to work the road shift with him. He came up with my nickname "G-Man", and always had a big chuckle in his voice and a grin on his face. He was a very professional Supervisor and he taught me a lot. When possible,he liked to get together for what he laughingly referred to as a "Debriefing" (getting together for a quick cup of coffee). Although I never had the pleasure of meeting his wife Tammy, Doug talked about her all the time and I could tell that he was truly happy in his heart with her. She was the love of his life. Doug will never ever be forgotten and his memory will always be honored. This senseless and tragic loss has stunned and saddened so many. My deepest sympathy and condolences are extended to all of Doug and Tammy's loved ones.

Michael Giannini

Light Rail

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