TANDY, Anna

TANDY, WEBB, REMINGTON, DILLON, THOMAS

Posted By: Judy Dankert Parsons (not related) (email)
Date: 1/27/2006 at 18:14:09

Obituary newspaper clipping found pasted in a geography book of Calvin TANDY.

TANDY.--Departed this life at her home two miles west of Beacon, July 1, 1898, Grandma TANDY, wife of Calvin TANDY, aged 76 years, 1 month, 25 days. She had been sick nearly all spring, but seemed to be improving. A few days before her death she and Grandpa walked around in the garden together and she seemed so much better. The deceased leaves a husband, four sons, four daughters, twenty-nine grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and many friends to be saddened by that vacant place no one could fill but grandma. Three daughters and one son have preceded her to that heavenly shore.

The morning of July 1, her oldest son and his wife went to the parental home and found their mother worse than a few days before, but she talked and afterwards ate some dinner. About 2 o'clock she took a sinking spell. Mrs. Ambrose Tandy and Mrs. Thomas Tandy were by her bed side and they called her husband and son Thomas. They did all in their power for her to regain consciousness; when she rallied she looked at them and asked what they did that for. "Oh," she said, "I was so easy, I saw over in the other world! Oh, it was so beautiful. I saw my father,it is all I can do to clap my hands and shouting glory!" Soon she took another sinking spell, and her youngest son, Ambrose, was caled and the Doctor was sent for. She again rallied; the third was the last one and she went to meet her Saviour.

There were only two of her children present during her last moments, Mrs. McWilliams and Mr. Ambrose Tandy. After her first sinking spell she asked for ice. Her oldest son, Thomas Tandy, had gone for ice, but before his return her spirit had departed to join with the glorified throng, where there is no pain or sorrow, but peace and happiness forever. Those who stood by her bed-side say they never saw anyone look more peaceful and calm as this dear one did. Her eyes changed expression as if she was gazing into the far distant. True, she was looking farther than our eyes can see, watching the angels and loved ones gone before as they were beckoning for her. O, how blessed it is to die in the Lord!

The funeral services were held at the house by Rev. THOMAS. The text was 25th chapter of Numbers, last part of the 10th verse. There were beautiful and touching songs sang. She looked so calm, so reposed, for when drawing her last breath, she closed her eyes like she was sleeping. When we looked at Grandma the expression on her face showed she was at sweet rest. The reamains were taken to Beacon Cemetery, followed by a large procession, where the dear one was laid away to rest in a grave beautifully lined with white and draped with myrtle and evergreen.

All the children were present at the funeral but one daughter, Mrs. REMINGTON, who lives in Nebraska. The oldest daughter, Mrs. T. REMINGTON, whose home is in Oregon, came this spring to see her parents. She had not seen them for a number of years. What a blessing for her to see her dear old mother once again on earth! The youngest daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. DILLON, did not get there until after her death. Her brother and wife, living near Packwood, were present, but did not get to see the sister alive. Her sister living near Springfield, Illinois, was not present.

A vacant place no one can fill; the pleasant smile will not be seen; when visiting that home no grandma to meet us at the gate and welcome us in, for all were made welcome by her who visited her home. In our earthly thoughts it is so sad, dear friends, but, O, how blessed to think of our dear one over yonder on the shining shore robed in white with the angels, beckoning to husband, children and friends to come and meet her. She has crossed the valley and shadow of death; although so sad and lonely without her, we wouldn't call her from that beautiful home, for only a little while and we can meet grandma. What a blessed meeting that will be, "Over there where no sorrow ever comes."