Rest in Peace

On March 5th, the World lost the most kind and richest heart, wearing a smile so infectious, like a mirror, all around could not help but to reflect her light in kind, so big, so bright…simply magnificent. Her joy and excitement would pull you from tedium and for an instant you would "live" life…a moment free of pain, burden and doubt…a moment of pure happiness she shared selflessly…it was a gift most never imagine, let alone lucky enough to receive. She was absolutely beautiful.

Tonnie Schaus was a best friend to many and was loved as much as one could be loved by her friends and family. She touched many of you as well, so, let us celebrate and immortalize her via a near perfect wisdom written by a man in a horrible book that a best friend once pointed out as being an answer to everything:  

"There is a land of the living and a land of the dead and the bridge is love, the only survival, the only meaning." 

                                                                                - T. Wilder, The Bridge of San Luis Rey

Tonnie continues to live within us as we continue to love her and she continues to love all of us…the meaning endures…she and we continue to survive…  

Tonnie, you are unforgettable and thank you for giving so much life and love to all of us…always, unconditionally. You are an angel.  Tonnie was and is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.  

Love always and forever,    

   Your friends, your family and all those lucky enough to have crossed paths with you…