This memorial website was created in memory of an angel, Joanne Tessar, 67, born on December 31, 1946 and passed away on March 18, 2014. We will remember her compassion, kindness, and never ending love forever.
Watch her memorial video in the video section of this page or click here:
https://youtu.be/496fW88IboY
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Please leave a post at the bottom of this page if you wish or
tell a little story of your own about Joanne on the story page: Joanne’s Stories
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Tributes
Leave a tributeI love you, Joanne, Judy E.
Pat
Love always,
Shelby Arnold Tessar
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Can you believe Dad is still doing great on his own for 10 years without you making his meals and cleaning his clothes??? I hate to tell you, but the house is a mess. I guess you knew that would happen though, haha. He laughs when we talk about it, and when we all joke about the great times we spent together. He still wears his wedding ring. He actually cried about that last night when we were remembering you (Jeff, Dad, & me). Then we all laughed again at some silly memories. It was another great time, the three of us remembering you.
This morning, as I lay in bed, I was remembering the porcelain bird. Its an overwhelming bookmark in my mind of the power of giving. You were SO happy when I gave it to you. It was the first time I used my own money to buy you something without you knowing. I don't think you know this, but I rode my bike a bit beyond the neighborhood boundaries you set for me in order to find that little garage sale. I laid my tiny bike down and there it was. I knew that bird should be yours Mom but at the time, I didn't know that the bird would help shape my life.
The nice ol' lady told me how expensive it was but it didn't care, I rode all the way home to get 25 cents from my room and rode fast as I could back so noone else would buy it. You unwrapped the newspaper it was rolled up in with such surprise. You were so truly happy. You made me so truly happy with your reaction. That hug, that day, that feeling... it was that moment, Mom. I've wanted to have that same feeling every second I breath. I hope you are proud of me as I continue to give everything I own, and everything I am to the people I love and to people I don't even know. As long as you shine the light, I'll know where to go (where to give) and, just like I promised you, I'll keep going until you hand me my wings.
Welp, just wanted say hi and also say THANKS MOM. You know....
Please be patient.
Please be patient.
Dear sister, Joanne, my Twin
Happy Birthday, My Sister, My Twin
My dear Joanne, I hope the Banquet Table is set, your loved ones in their chairs, and your God and his heavenly angels are there celebrating your Birthday. Today is our birthday and I have managed these birthdays without you for four years. I cannot see the candles, I cannot hear the singing, and I cannot feel the happiness that usually comes with a birthday celebration. We never spent one birthday without each other until you went home with your Savior. I am happy for you that your struggle is over, your pain is gone, and your new life has given you the peace you so dearly deserved.
Today, I will go to church and then settle in for the dropping of the Times Square symbol of the coming of another year. Life does go on, there is no choice. I am doing the best I can, you know my struggles. I have had a busy year volunteering at church, volunteering at an animal rescue, teaching first graders their religion, contributing to my writing group's new book, and waiting for my Heavenly Father to tell me it's time. For now, I am busy here trying to do what is expected of me as a Christian, a Mother, and as a friend. Today, I will also remember the happy times you and I spent together. The silly, funny, and sometimes inappropriate things we did that caused us to choke laughing. Those are the things that will make my birthday special. My girls will add their love and happiness and birthday specialties to make my birthday truly happy despite your absence. Knowing we will be together again is what helps me patiently wait until my Heavenly Father calls for me.
For now, I wish you a very happy birthday as you see the candles lit, hear the heavenly angels sing their hymns, and laugh as only you can put choking and laughter in one long breath. Too funny. I love you so much, a truly and deeply. Judy
A Journey of Life
I made a 9 minute video to tell my Mom's story: "A Journey of Life"
It's my tribute. It tells the story of my Mom's journey through pictures and video clips and it means so very much to me.
I wish that I could do so much more. I wish I could produce a huge movie that would tell the life's tale of Joanne Tessar, the most caring, conciderate, thoughtful person on earth. This video is the very best I could do and I know what Mom would say...
"It's perfect my sweetheart. I love it so much and I'm very proud of you."
I love you too Mom.