Condolence From: Sabrina Briney-Burgard
Condolence: Keiki o ka 'aina ....a child of the land. My heart misses you so much but I know you go to complete what you were created to do. You once made me a promise, and you kept it. I love you so much for loving yourself enough to keep that promise. I made you a promised as well... I would continue to love my life, not be afraid anymore and dance whenever I feel like it. I will keep my promise to you as well! I may have to ask you for help sometimes along the way but 'm confident that you, Tyler and Robyn are always there to shine upon your "Ohana. I love you so much and look forward to spending the rest of my days sharing what you taught me....be free enough to let myself blossom !!!
Wednesday February 19, 2014
Condolence From: Julie Arrington Clark
Condolence: I am so sorry that I was out of town and not able to attend your memorial service. I loved the memories we had of growing up in Parkdale, Tonya. Elementary school, baseball games, watching the beautiful snow fall on cold Winter days, enjoying the lazy hot Summer days that seemed they would never end. I am so grateful that we reconnected on Facebook & I got to know you again but am so sorry that you were gone too soon. You touched so many people with that sweet smile. May your family find comfort in knowing how much you are loved.
Saturday February 15, 2014
Condolence From: Molly Booth
Condolence: I wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. Tonya was a beautiful person inside and out and I am grateful for the friendship we shared over the years. I hope that you all can find peace.
Saturday February 15, 2014
Condolence From: Linn Cich-Jones
Condolence: I am so sorry to hear of Tonya's passing! My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all the family. I knew her as a child and teenager and enjoyed being around her. I have seen her pictures on my daughter's Facebook page and love her smiles. Having a daughter her age, I can only imagine how hard it is for parents to go through losing a child so early in their life. My prayers are with her parents and the rest of the family. God Bless
Saturday February 15, 2014
Condolence From: Michele Miller Bailey
Condolence: My heart goes out to Tonya's family. Your loss of a daughter, sister, Aunt and at such a young age, must be so tough.
Tonya Keller made a lasting impression on me. I went to High School with her. I remember a big group of us going out to dinner at Oly’s in The Dalles before Prom, and having such a blast dancing with her that night. After High School we went our separate ways for a bit, but she sprang back up in my life about 8 years later, happening to be a neighbor to my music friends. We were able to dance away the next 20 years, sharing our love of music and people.
To lose someone as treasured as Tonya, especially so suddenly, has left many of us heartbroken. She would want us to dance like no one was watching, and to smile, and give all of our love, unconditionally. She always said, once she loves someone, it’s forever.
She would have absolutely loved our get together to celebrate her life at McMenamins this past week. There must have been 30 of her friends there, and such positive, good energy. She was a social “dragonfly”, and brought out the best in us all.
To her family, sending you a big hug! I wish I could be at the Service, but I will be in California this weekend.
If I leave here tomorrow
Would you still remember me?
For I must be traveling on, now,
'Cause there's too many places I've got to see.
Free Bird….free spirit. Wish you were still here… I will miss you T!
Thursday February 13, 2014
Condolence From: Lori (Wertgen)
Condolence: My heart goes out to you all during this painful time. Tonya always will be remembered fondly as one of the kindest people I have ever known. Tonya was special in that she accepted and loved people unconditionally. She always made me feel welcome and peaceful just being near her. Heaven shines brighter now that she is there. Save a dance for me my friend, until we meet again.
Wednesday February 12, 2014
Condolence From: Jodi
Condolence: I have only know Tonya about a year, but in that time she touched
my heart in many ways. Tonya always greeted me with a smile and
"Hi Sweetie". Tonya is at home with our Lord and Saviour. I will
miss her. You all are in my heart and prayers.
Wednesday February 12, 2014
Condolence From: Don Buchanan
Condolence: Tonya's smile made everything seem better. It was her gift from god and her gift to us.
Wednesday February 12, 2014
Condolence From: Kristi
Condolence: It has been such a pleasure getting to know Tonya through the Hood River Alliance Church! I will miss seeing her dance before the Lord during worship. Each time that I would see Tonya she would always have a smile on her face and a warm hug to give. I look forward to spending eternity with you in heaven and worshiping our Savior for eternity. Love & miss you Dear Sister!
Wednesday February 12, 2014
Condolence From: Jolie Wyatt
Condolence: May your brilliance & radiant of light flow over amongst us, the freedom & happiness that flows out out of your feet will patter in our ears letting us know your dancing freely, the rays of of sunshine amongst our cheeks will let us know your sending little kisses on the gardens of freshly grown wild flowers waiting to grow tall & brilliant into the heavens to reach your beauty that will fill the heavens with warmth & love......you will be a new adventure to the heavens above of love, dance, freedom, & faith. God bless you:)
Wednesday February 12, 2014
