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Veda Marie Tandy

  • April 25, 1920 - April 26, 2011
  • Vancouver, Washington
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“I can proudly say I had the pleasure of knowing her through out the years. She treated me like I was apart of the family, always welcoming me, she...Read More » ”
1 of 15 | Posted by: Zakary Shupe - Warrington, PA

“I've only known Ms. Veda for the last year but in that year i got to no a wonderful lady, she was one of the nicest people ive met she was very...Read More » ”
2 of 15 | Posted by: Tammie Alioth - Vancouver, WA

“I was sad to hear about Veda's passing. I remember well visiting her home when the kids (Sean, Ryan and Erin) were small. I am so sorry for your...Read More » ”
3 of 15 | Posted by: Mary Tandy - Milwaukee, WI

“I'm so sorry I couldnt be there to pay my personal respects to a strong, wonderful woman. I am honored to say I was related to Veda Tandy, she was...Read More » ”
4 of 15 | Posted by: ERIN TANDY - kenosha, WI

“So sorry to hear about Veda passing. I remember going to visit her when I was a child. So much fun! Veda you will be missed. I know your in a...Read More » ”
5 of 15 | Posted by: sean tandy - milwaukee, WI

“I have many great memories of my Aunt Veda, she always seemed to have a wonderful sense of humor, and made me feel special whenever we visited her...Read More » ”
6 of 15 | Posted by: Bruce & (Janis) Tandy - Hillsboro, VA

“What a lady she was. She was my friend Nikki's mother and I met her several times. She was so gracious and kind. Nikki and June I am SO SORRY for...Read More » ”
7 of 15 | Posted by: Alice Cox - Washougal, WA

“Not many can say "I REALLY admire, enjoy, and LOVE my mother in law", but I can! From sending hand written cards to making biscuits, I have learned...Read More » ”
8 of 15 | Posted by: Susan Tandy - WA

“Veda sold our family our home & then encouraged me to get into real estate. She was a great mentor & encouraged. Even now 25 years later our children...Read More » ”
9 of 15 | Posted by: Linda - Vancouver, WA

“It has been many many years since I last saw Veda, I do still keep in touch with son Duane and Joan so I am always kept up to date on Duane's family...Read More » ”
10 of 15 | Posted by: Judy Wilcox - Burien, WA

“I will always remember my beautiful, tall, red-headed aunt with affection and admiration. I’ve thought of her so often in the past few years...Read More » ”
11 of 15 | Posted by: Terry Dickerson Sande, Niece - OR

“I have great memories of Veda and the whole Tandy family. We were neighbors in north Seattle in the late 50's early 60's. Veda was a wonderful, kind,...Read More » ”
12 of 15 | Posted by: Connie Peterson - Seattle, WA

“Aunt Veda, We'll miss you.You were so very special to all of us.With much love, Your Neice and Newphew-Maureen & Steve ”
13 of 15 | Posted by: Maureen Grobe - Las Vegas, NV

“We love you Grandma and miss you very much! Joe, Holly, Hannah and Hayden ”
14 of 15 | Posted by: Holly Woods - Stanwood, WA

“We love you Grandma and miss you very much!! Love, Heather, Will, Chase & Grace Farris ”
15 of 15 | Posted by: Heather Farris - Stanwood, WA


VEDA MARIE TANDY Veda M. Tandy died on April 26, 2011 in Vancouver at the age of 91. She was born on April 25, 1920 in Camas to Paul and Della Rainey. She graduated from Washougal High School in 1938. Veda worked in Real Estate for many years. She was also an accomplished homemaker and always had time for a game of cards or dice. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle Tandy, to whom she was married for over 56 years. Together they raised 3 children and also a granddaughter and 2 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Vernon Kane (who was killed in WWII), her granddaughter, Kimberly, her brothers, Donald Rainey and Kenneth Rainey and sister, Leola Hill Scott. She is survived by her daughter, Nicola Kane Brood of Vancouver and her two sons, Duane (Joan) Tandy of Lake Tapps, WA and Brian (Susan) Tandy of Vancouver; sisters, June Rainey of Vancouver and Barbara (Paul) Runyan of Camas; brother, Lauren (Mary Lou) Rainey of Beaverton, OR; 3 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 7 at 1pm at the Camas Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will follow the service at the Washougal Community Center. Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to a charity of choice or to Hospice Southwest @ PO Box 1600, Vancouver, WA 98668. Special thanks to the nurses and staff at Ashley Inn and Hospice Southwest for the wonderful care given to Veda during her extended illness. Top send condolences or to sign the online guest book please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.