Taylor Erin Thomasson
March 2, 1989 ~ November 14, 2007
Taylor Erin Thomasson, 18, of Herndon, Virginia and Beaverton, Oregon, died on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 in Altoona, Pa. Beloved daughter of Bill Thomasson of Herndon, Va., and Patt Thomasson of Beaverton, Or., granddaughter of Hank and Carol Ficks of Oakton, Va., and the late Lewis and Eleanor Thomasson and Joyce Taylor Ficks, niece of Archie and Kay Thomasson of Salem, Va., and Wayne and Linda Ficks of Centreville, Va. She is also survived by six cousins. While flowers are welcome, the family suggests that donations be made to the Center for Organ Recovery & Education, (CORE), 204 Sigma Dr., RIDC Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 and would hope that everyone would consider becoming an organ donor. As Taylor left her former life behind, through donation, she lives on in a new way. CORE facilitated that process.
A second memorial service for Taylor will be held on Wednesday, December 19th at 10:00 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 13715 SW Walker Rd., Beaverton OR 97005. The Parish office can be reached at 503-643-9528
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
A second memorial service for Taylor will be held on Wednesday, December 19th at 10:00 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 13715 SW Walker Rd., Beaverton OR 97005. The Parish office can be reached at 503-643-9528
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Patrice and Bill: My family and I wish you our condolences on your loss of someone so young and special as Taylor. Please know that there is extended family out here that is praying for Taylor and you both at this time. May God’s blessing be with all of you.
Bill and Pat, words cannot express our sorrow at the loss of Taylor.Our hearts ache for you. Please know that we are here for you at all times. Jimmy and Lee Ann
Bill and Pat, My Wife, Currie, and I are deeply sorry for your loss. You and your families and friends are in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you if there is anything we can do. Please contact us. Bruce Batten and Currie Smith Alexandria, VA
Hank and Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you both loved her. Hank you Carol always were so very good to her and her Dad. You both were there when Taylor and her Dad needed you. May her hurts whatever they may have been be gone now. May she rest in peace.
Bill and Pat – we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hank and Carol, I am very sorry for your loss. May God give you strength, peace and resignation. May Taylor rest in peace in the arms of our Holy Father.
Bill and Patt, I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved daughter Taylor. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of so many. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Bill and Patt, Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and will continue to be so. Diane
Mr. and Mrs. Thomasson, I am so sorry for your loss. I was Taylor’s Algebra 1 teacher her freshman year at Westfield, and I will always remember her for her sweet personality and her dry sense of humor. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. -Deirdre Crescioli
Taylor will be in our hearts forever, and will always be remembered as our ‘big sister’.
This is Rebecca’s mother. I’d like to say to Patt, and Bill I’m very sorry for what has happened to Taylor. I’m keeping your family in my prayers.
May your family have only the warmest and fondest of memories of Taylor, and may your faith carry you through this most difficult loss. My deepest regards for you all, from a parent and a Penn Stater. You and Taylor remain in my daily thoughts.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomasson, I am truly sorry for your loss. I lived on the floor with Taylor and was not fortunate enough to get the chance to get to know her.She seemed like a very sweet girl and was always smiling even when it was early in the morning before 8am classes. Please know that I am keeping your family in my prayers. God Bless.
Bill, My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time. May the happy memories of your special daughter buoy you up and be a light to you. You are an amazing person, high on my “Most Admired” list. Please accept my deepest sympathy at this time. Ralph
Dear Thomasson Family, I am extremely sorry for your heartbreaking loss. I live on Taylor’s floor and will miss her cheerfulness. Please accept my condolences as we all mourn this difficult time.
Bill, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill – I am so sorry for your loss.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Bill, I am so sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Bill, my deepest condolences to you and your family. May your daughter live on in your heart forever. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Sonia
Patt, I was so sorry to hear about Taylor. Please know that all of us in the Bunco Group are praying for you and keeping you in our hearts! You are such a sweet lady and I can only imagine that Taylor was the same. She sounds like a wonderful girl and I am sure she will be greatly missed. If you need anything, please call on us! Shanna
Dear Ficks and Thomassen Families: I am dismayed that all I have to offer is my sincere sympathy and regret for this most difficult loss your families have suffered. Please know that you are in my heart and thoughts and have my very best wishes for what peace and comfort you may find. With warm regard,
Bill…. The last time I saw Taylor was at a DynCorp BBQ there in Reston… I believe that she was 8 or 9 years old at the time. The three of us were sitting at a table eating our lunch when the “General” came by and grabbed you to talk about some problem. For the next 15 minutes your little daughter and I talked… Of course I was doing all of the talking and she was sitting there very politely listening to me. I remember that no matter how hard I tried I was not able to get more than a 3 word response from her. That was until I suggested that she and I go and try to find that ‘Noodlehead daddy’ of hers. At that point I was rewarded with the prettiest little smile that you can imagine. At the time I thought that the smile was because I had called her daddy a Noodlehead… now I am not so sure… she probably was just happy that she wasn’t going to have to listen to me talk anymore. I tell you this because it is a sweet memory… a sweet memory of a sweet little girl…. and I wanted you to know that I will keep that memory with me.
Bill and Patt, Taylor was always very special, and she was growing into a fine young lady. It is hard to make any sense of this tragedy. I feel privileged to have known Taylor, and she provided me with many fond memories over the years. I am better for having known her, and I will never forget her. My heart goes out to you both. Russell Warner
So sorry about the loss of your daughter. I don’t know you, but read the article in the Washington Post and I just wanted to express my condolences to you and your family. I will keep you in prayer.
My heart simply bleeds for you, Bill. The only thing that must be outweighing your strength right now is your grief. I can’t appropriately express how sorry I am for your tremendous loss. I hope the knowledge that many people near and far care about you offers a small bit of solice. God speed. – Anne Glass
Patt, My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Although I didn’t know her well the limited time I did get to spend with Taylor always revealed an intelligent, gracious and beautiful soul. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Steve Neufeld
Hi Patt, Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time. I am so grateful that I was able to meet Taylor this summer. She was so smart, wise and mature for her age. My family is here to support you. Please let us know how we can help. Love and Hugs Suzie Lopez and Family
Patt, This is truly a heartbreaking tragedy. Our prayers and thought are with you; May you and your family find courage and strength in this tragic time. Rgds, Vivek
Patt and Family: Our hearts are devastated by your loss. We are praying for all of you for strength and peace. We know its a difficult time so please, ask for what you need from us and know that if its in our power, its yours! God bless you all.
So very sorry for your loss. Love and prayers, Betty, aka elimay p/p
I see a bird outside my window and I think of Taylor. I look up at the stars in the clear night sky and I think of Taylor. The sun rises to illuminate the earth and I think of Taylor. A young woman helps an elderly man to his seat and I think of Taylor. The bird’s warmth, the star’s reflection, the sun’s far reaching radiance and the woman’s loving kindness… all, hold Taylor. And in my mind’s eye I see the contented smile of a beautiful girl. Betsy Greelis (Reston, VA)
Bill, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. My deepest sympathies. Rej
Patt & Bill, We are very sorry to hear about your loss. I remember meeting her once at the office on one of her trips to Oregon. She was a bright kid. We pray to God to give you the strength in this difficult time. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Dear Bill, My heart is with you during this sudden loss. I know that Taylor was your bright star and I am sure that she will be shining down of us forever. Please know that all of us at AchieveGlobal are with you in thought and you are in our prayers!
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers ever since I’ve heard of your loss. I wish I could – in some small way – do something to ease the pain for you and yours. You continue to be in my prayers…
Dear Patt, My heart breaks for you. Your daughter, such a beautiful young woman, I wish I would have had the opportunity to meet her, but hope to learn more about her through our friendship. Please do ask me to help with anything you will need in the hours, days months to come. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
You are greatly loved Taylor, I enjoyed meeting you, seeing you there at my movie screening, hearing your mom speak so proudly of you. Be in peace.
Bill, My deepest sympathies on your loss. Although I can’t possibly understand what you’re going through, I can speak first hand to the wonderful gift of organ donation. Many years ago, my husband was a double lung transplant recipient. I will never forget how grateful we were to the family who was able to be so generous when facing their own unimaginable loss. It’s a noble way to perpetuate life. Carole
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and our sweet Angel — Taylor. We love you guys and are with you in spirit. Hugs, Sherry, Vito, Giovanni, & Isabella
We are so sorry for your loss.. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers go out with you, the family. I am truely saddened with this news and give my deepest sympathy during this time.
Patt, So sorry to hear of the loss of your precious daughter, Taylor. May you find peace in memories of her and the love of God. You are in my prayers.
Hi Patt…. I know you are keeping a record of all of this. I hope reading all these sentiments does what they are intended to do…lift you and Bill up for a second or two. As you begin the journey of life again…please know that you can count on myself and everyone else who’ve posted here…plus many others who haven’t. You and Bill have family and friends who treasure you and want to help you. Just tell us how to do that. Blessings to you.
Patt & Bill..The first time we went to Beaverton to meet Taylor, she ran and hid behind her bed. She insisted she wasn’t coming out of her room until we left, but either curiosity or hunger convinced her to change her mind and join us for Christmas dinner. She later got brave enough to spend a few days with us in our home. We watched Taylor grow into a lovely young lady, and we feel blessed to have shared a part of her life. We are so sorry for your loss, and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jane and I were both so saddened to hear of your tragedy. What a beautiful young lady she was. Do know that you are in both of our ongoing prayers. Jim and Jane Rothrock
Dear Bill: You have been on my mind all the time since I got the news of your loss, I have not been able to accept all of this, but I know I must, I wished so much I could have been there but I just could not, I plan to call you very soon and hope we can each talk, but I am not ready for that right now. I have just read all the message you have received and I am sure they mean so much to you, as most of them were people that had been with her more than I , but I felt I knew her through your mom, because alway when I saw Eleanor I got an update on Taylor, now they are together and may they rest and give us strenth to carry on. Love and Prayers, Ruth Rothrock,Martinsville,Va.
dear pat and bill, my heart is broken for you at the loss of your sweet girl taylor. please know that you are not alone in your grief. with sadness and all good hope, karen checkoway
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Despite knowing Taylor for only a brief time, it was obvious that she was a very wonderful person. She was always talkative and always willing to listen to what was going on with other people. If by chance we did not happen to see each other for a few days, she was kind enough to make an effort to come over to see how I was doing. Taylor was a very special girl who was never afraid to be her own person, and because of that, I had a great deal of respect for her. She was one of my first friends at Penn State, and she will forever hold a special place in my heart.
Dear Patt, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of you daughter, Taylor. My heart and thoughts are with you. Please know that you are not alone in your grief and many are there to support you through the coming journeys. Please let me know if I can help. With much hope and support for the future,
Patt, I’m so sorry to hear about this. You’ll be in my prayers. Although I didn’t know Taylor well, I’m sure she was a wonderful person this world will miss. love, Eric