We have some very sad news to report today. Our beloved, fun loving, sweet Tandy left us this morning, surrounded by loving family and friends. Her passing was calm and peaceful, and she did not seem to be in any discomfort whatsoever. She passed on at 8:47 a.m. this morning due to the fact that her kidneys had quit functioning, her liver had really never work sufficiently and she had developed pneumonia. Funeral plans are being arranged, and will be posted when they have been decided.
May 22, 1967 to June 2, 2008
Here are some wonderful pictures of Tandy to remember her by. Enjoy.
Here is a link to the page that resided on Wharff.net's homepage for over a week.
38 comments:
Jen, Monique, Mel, and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about this. It doesn't seem right for anyone to be taken so young. If we can do anything please let us know.
Love,
Andersons and Clarkes
I am deeply sorry to hear about Tandy, You are in our prayers.
Rosalee Revander-Smith
We'll miss you Mom...
Cody + Brandon
We send our love. The photos are beautiful and really capture her vitality and beautiful personality. She will always be with us.
Love-
Chris, Lorinda, Jossten and Bradley
Mel, Monique, Jen, and Paul:
We are so sad to hear the news of Tandy's passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and all of your family wherever they may be.
May the Lord blees you and keep during this time of trial and sadness.
Ron, Diane, and Kelsey Daly
You are in my prayers. I love Tandy. I am SO glad to know we will be with her again.
Love,
Lisa Wilson
(Julie Pond's sister, Sarah Pond's aunt)
I will definitely miss her boisterous personality! She was always fun, loving and easy to get along with. Tandy and I were the first to see my darling Kaylene welcomed to this world. She helped us find our home and during the time with her in the "Couv" (as she would call it) I formed a better relationship with her and am very blessed for that. I can clearly hear her voice in my mind say "Bonjour Paul". Until we meet again, I love you Tandy!
Dear Brother and Sister Childs, Jen, and all of Tandy's family:
I was deeply saddened to learn of Tandy's passing. However, I rejoice with you in the peace and comfort that comes from a sure knowledge of the abiding love of our Father in Heaven, and our Savior, and of the eternal nature of families. I, and all of my family, extend our deepest condolences and love. May the Lord continue to bless, comfort and strengthen you.
Shane Baker
Dearest Childs Family,
How our hearts reach out to your hearts, at the passing of your beautiful Tandy. We remember her laughter and vibrant personality so well.
God be with you as you heal and we rejoice with you in knowing you will be with her again one day.
Love,
Ben & Deanna Setter
mel monique jen, and family, our heart goes out to you. we prayed so much for tandy to return to all who loved her, we were wrong, now realizing that heavenly father and heavenly mother knows best. surely tandy had spent time in paradise and able to see the glory and beauty there, able to feel all the love of her loved ones there. she truly will not have any more turmoil or pain. thanks to the gospel truths we all know we will all be with her again, to visit, laugh again and look to the future together. when my son was received in paradise this is what i said "just beyond the clouds you know there awaits a better day, you need not say good by to him for he is just away!" she is just away too, for only a moment, we,bill and i love you all, very much. love eternally jackie & bill
I am so sorry to hear of Tandy's passing. We met Tandy when we moved to Vancouver back in the mid 90's. She was always loud, boistrous and fun to be around. Our prayers go with your family that you will have the peace and comfort that comes from Gospel knowledge and the Spirit.
Jane & Brian Sheetz
Rexburg, ID
You have been in our prayers these last few weeks and we are saddened by the news of Tandy's passing. We appreciated the daily updates and hope you know how fondly we think of your family. May the Lord hold you close in these coming weeks and comfort you.
All Our Love,
Ted and Wendy Smith (and Girls)
Tremonton, Utah
Dearest Family,
We send our love and prayers to each of you. Our thoughts are with you, please always remember that "Families are Together Forever."
Please let us know what we can do to help you.
Love,
The Merrill Family
Mrs. Childs,
I am so sorry to hear about your daughter, I was really praying that she would make it through. I know that she is in good hands. I will be praying for you and your family.
Brittany Anderson
Jen, Paul, Monique and Mel,
It's just breaks my heart to hear about Tandy this morning, even though I had only met her a few times, I felt like I knew her even more with reading all the posts and updates everyday, to me she seemed a little bit like me, I know when I did see her she always had a great big smile, and loved her family dearly. Jen, Monique, Mel, Tiffany and Chris I am so so sorry for your loss.
With Love,
Sherry, Eddie, Samantha, Julia and Amanda Gomez
Modesto, CA
"There is no death, the stars go down to rise upon some other shore. And bright in Heaven's jeweled crown, they shine forever more." John Luckey McCreery Tandy was certainly a shining star in my life. She was always a magnificent force to behold. Our hearts and prayers are with you as you mourn her passing. May you be blessed with peace and the calm assurance that all is well.
Love, Ed and Jan
I remember well the first time I met Tandy...talking a "blue streak" a mile a minute, never pausing to take a breath because what she had to say was so important! I was smitten with her energy, passion and talent as I watched her play the piano and organ at our Ward at BYU. We married a year or so later and had many, many wonderful years together. Out of our union came two wonderful boys, Dakota and Brandon, both of whom love their mother very much. They each share many of her personality traits and talents. She will live on...in our hearts, in our minds, and in the lives of her children. And in the Eternities, we shall all meet again.
Rod Robbins (Tandy's first Husband and Dad to Dakota and Brandon)
Dearest Monique, melvin, Jenifer, Paul, and the rest of the family. as your heart bleeds for the loss of your beloved Daughter, sister,mother, and friend "Tandy". Our hearts bleeds for you and your loss. We know what you are going through at this time, as we have been there many times.We lost are little pecious son Don Bruce after 23 days at the LDS hospital in 1965. We lost our Grand Daughter Teresa Marie Barrett, at the age of 15,at the Primary Children Hospital in Oct 2000 , after spending most of her life there.also we lost my our sister Reva Francis Wells on December 1989 for the same reason you lost Tandy in Anihem California. she was also so very young to be going. We have never gotten over the loss of our Young ones as you wont either. But remember God loves you and will take good care of tandy as he has taken care of our loved ones. They will all be waiting on the other side of the vail for us as Tandy will be waiting for you. They are at a better place. Remember god loves you Dont lose Faith. We love you. Again our heart bleeds with you as you go through this afliction. Our most Humble and sinere LOve ...Pat and Bernice Barrett
Our Dearest Friends, Mel, Monique, Jen, Tiffany and Chris,
We were so sad to hear of Tandy's passing. She is such a joy to be around and always made us laugh. We have known Tandy since she and Rod got married. What a happy and exciting lady. Never a dull monent around Tandy. We nix named her Tandles, as she is always on the go and you have to hold on to go anywhere with her. What a special lady. I loved being around her as she was my roll model for fashion and style. She would let me play in her make-up and see her new stuff she had or she would do a new hair style on me too. She always had her nails done and her lipstick on. I will truly miss Tandy even though we lost contact in the later years. Tandy is someone who will always leave a footprint in your heart. She is a kick to go shopping with too. I have such great memories with her. Thank you for raising such a sweet wonderful daughter so she could share in our lives. Our prayers are with each of you in this time of sorrow. We just want you to know she was so much fun to be with. May she rest now in peace and joy knowing she is with our Heavenly Father who will now take great care of her. She will truly be missed. I love you Tandles!!!!!
Much love Rianne and Mark Becker
Gold Beach, OR
I am sorry about your loss Mrs. Childs. may god be with you. please take care. (classof2006)
My heart hurts badly as does all of yours. I feel very fortunate to have had the time I did with such a wonderful, close friend through thick and thin. The most caring person I have known to everyone. No one could spin so many plates at the same time as Tandy, yet she always made me feel like mine was most important. I know that for the rest of my life something will happen at least ten times a day that will remind me of her and make me smile. Love, Kurt Beckman
im sorry i never got a chance to meet you......may God be with you!
Mrs. Childs,
I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter. I was praying for to get well. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Mimi Ho
I met Tandy about 9 years ago. We were fast friends and had so much fun together.
We used to go to our cabin and play games til' all hours of the night, laughing and talking.
I loved that she loved lipstick as much as i do.We would always exchange the latest and greatest make up!
Her and i would listen to a song called Do Wa Ditty as loud as we could, and sing louder than the radio would play it. ( WOW!, good times!!!)
She helped me plan my wedding and helped me soooo much. Tandy, always loved weddings! Flowers!!!!
I'm Gonna miss her a bunch.
"Until we meet again sista! You Rock!
I LOVE YOU TANDY, you will aways be in my heart. Im so sorry."
All my love with lots of sorrow.
Your friend Jen
Jennifernicklos@yahoo.com
I, too, am sorry to hear of Tandy's passing. I can still hear her telling me to put earrings in and to wear lipstick more often! I certainly learned a few things from her that will carry on! She was greatly loved and will be missed. My prayers are with you and your family during this time. How greatful we can be for the great plan of salvation!
Judy Stowers
Tempe, AZ
I remember Aunt Tandy from a very young age. I thought she was the sweetest. Please know that you are all in our hearts.
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Childs, Jen, Tiffany, and Chris,
We are extremely sorry for your loss. The first time I met Tandy she made quite an impression on me because she was so outgoing, vivacious, boisterous, and hilarious. She was so warm and friendly, and I knew that Jen was rather fortunate to have such an amazing older sister. It is tragic that Tandy has passed on at such a young age. May she rest in peace in God's loving care. Our hearts go out to you, and we will continue to pray for all of you during this difficult time.
Love Always,
Marietta Toller and Family
Mel, Monique, and Family:
We were so lucky to have Tandy!
I only knew her as a child & teenager & can see by people's comments that she carried over her fun qualities into adulthood. What a nut! If you were stuck in an elevator with a group of people and Tandy, well...she'd be the glow-in-the dark Superball.
Wherever we go next in life...I look forward to it, because Tandy will be there to greet us!
Dear Mel and Monique....we are so sorry for the loss of your sweet daughter....we have many wonderful memories of how special she was...going back to your first visit to Oregon when you first returned from Belguim....we know how much you will miss her and her wonderful personality....spirit...and love....she was indeed very special....we send our love and sympathy...to all of you...much much love...Annie and Dale
Mel, Monique, Tiffany, Chris, and Jennifer,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tandy had a talent of making you laugh no matter what the situation. She will surely be missed. May God bless each of you during this difficult time.
Wes and Reni Jensen
Jennifer, Mr. & Mrs. Childs, and Family,
I am very sorry and saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers have been and will continue to be with you during this difficult time.
Love, Vasiliki Xidias
Dear Mel, Monique, Tiffany, Chris, Jen and Family,
A few weeks ago,I went through my photo albums and found all my old teenage pictures, and I had quite a bit of Tandy. My favorite was the one of Tandy being "The Cob Queen"! I told my girls about Tandy and we would pray for her recovery. One of my girls plays piano well, and she plays for me "Somewhere in time", I've always loved that song ever since Tandy played it for me! I will always have fond memories of Tandy and her fun, enthusiastic ways! She would help me with my English pronunciation and would mostly laugh more than anything, she was a dear friend! She's greatly missed and I look forward to seeing her again. May Heavenly Father sustain you during this difficult time.
Alma, Jerry and Family
Dear Childs family, I made a post on our family blog about Tandy and all the kids contributed to it. If you get a chance read it some time. You are in ALL our prayers, love you and miss you!
Love, Alyssa and the rest of the Grossen kids :)
P.S. Here is our blog website just in case you forgot or can't remember it:
grossenfam.blogspot.com
Dear Childs Family,
I am sorry I haven't posted earlier but my computer is not letting me save anything. Our deepest condolences in the passing of Tandy. I remember as a neighbor her bubbly personality and her politeness to us. Our children grew up under the Childs' shadows and they all have fond memories of all the times we spent together. You are in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Ken, Karen and Stacey Decker
Tandy, everywhere I go, I see your beautiful smile and sparkling eyes. You were always such a dear friend to me, and you were always the one I went to when I needed a lift. I will miss you dearly. I will think of the good times we had together, and you will forever hold a special place in my heart.
~Sonya Brown
To Tandy's Family:
I am genuinely sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Tandy at the nickel and remember her as a ray of sunshine with attitude. She was always perfectly dressed and coifed and always made me laugh. She will truly be missed! I'm thankful I had a piece of her quirkiness in my life.
Tandy, you were always such a happy and fun loving person. Even when times were tough in the ad sales world, your spirits were high. What a sad thing to hear that you have passed. I am sure you are in a better place......
Tim Coultrup
I first met Tandy in 1995 shortly after I moved to the 'Couv/Portland from the east coast. She sat behind me at Trader and within a couple of weeks the boss was threatening to separate us because we were always laughing so hard. And that was very much what being friends with her was like from then on... I barely have any memories of her that we weren't laughing.
Tandy was one of my closest friends during the happiest times of my life living in the 'Couv & Portland. The shock of her passing has worn off a bit but I am still thinking of her every day. The world is a less happy place without Tandy, but I am confident we will laugh together again.
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