Anne, I think of you often and our family remembers so many wonderful moments with you. All the fun parties and weekends my Dylan had with your family. Your selfless nature including your calls offering to bring my Dylan home from school when dad was sick, even though you would have to fight the traffic on Tefft, were also appreciated We spent so much time together fundraising for our children's school. You could always be counted on to show up. From picking up hundreds of orchids (Mother's Day fundraiser) and poinsettias ( Christmas fundraiser) to helping fill and deliver the veggie bags. You were hardworking and practical. You also understand the joys and trials of supporting our husband's in there business. We addressed and stamped envelopes for our committee to stop Leticia from a huge development that would have compromised,not just us, but our entire neighborhood. We spent lots of time being the worker bees. I can't believe our boys are all grown up, married, and Jerod with children of his own. You have the perfect view to see them and watch over them. If you were here I know you would be spoiling them rotten just like you spoiled your boys and Jay. Know that your big heart left a huge imprint on our lives and we will never forget your kindness.

To all that follow Anne’s tribute…

Anne would be so thrilled to know that she has not been forgotten and that her legacy of love for her friends and family lives on.

Please know that she fervently loved all of you. As you know, Anne did much, and sacrificed much, to help out her loved ones when they were in need. She remains a model and inspiration for all of us on how to live a life of reflecting the love of our Savior, Jesus.

Looking forward to that grand reunion in Heaven someday!

Jay

To my sweet sister, Anne. It's been 4 years since I last hugged you and I think about you every day. Although we weren't real close during our school years, we matured into the strongest friendship in adulthood. We shared in the ups and downs of married life and raising children. You became my closest friend and I looked forward to our weekly talks and family adventures together. I keep in touch with Jay, not only because he is a wonderful, loving person, but also because he is my connection to you. I will always love you. Rest peacefully.

For Jared,

A lot has happened since your mother's passing.  Time is fleeting and bringing constant change.  Wonderful to hear of the joy you get when you pick up Lincoln from preschool. Those are good memories to hold dear in your heart. It's hard to believe he's in preschool already. Congratulations on the birth of Alexandria! As she learns to talk, she will change the dynamics of your family. Teach your children to love each other for all their differences. 

​Document moments of firsts in pictures and videos like first walking and celebrations in bathroom training. Take time to read bible stories you learned as a child and allow them to tell those stories of God and Jesus back to you. You'll be surprised how they will open up to you and reveal all in their hearts, and use those moments to guide them in the direction of trusting and loving the Lord, and in coming to you whenever they have concerns about anything. 

Remember all the good things your mother and father taught you. Bless your children with your mother's loving words she spoke to you that gave you guidance, confidence and wisdom. Learn to pray as a family.

May parenthood be a blessings for years to come as you enjoy your children's lives now and in the future and may the changes bring more good blessings from God. Happy Mother's Day to your wife too! 

God has blessed your entire family with your two beautiful children, and grandchildren for Father Jay. They are truly rewards from above.  

Sending good blessings, peace and joy to you and the family! 

Another year...another change in everything about my life...and another Mother's Day that the pain still lingers from your absence.

I don't even know where to start with this one. You have a beautiful granddaughter now, Alexandria Joelle Hardy. She is 3 weeks old as I type this, and is a wonderful blessing to our family.

Lincoln keeps growing bigger. He started preschool, and my heart jumps every time I pick him up in the afternoon. I've changed to such an incredible degree now that I have my own kids. I just wish you could have been there to see them, and see me.

I might be moving, again, to be closer to family as my life progresses. Maybe between losing you and having kids of my own, I realized just how important it is to be able to spend as much time with the people we value most in life. I hope that this new chapter of our lives is a time of massive growth for everyone. It's so painful to know that you aren't here to see any of it.

I still miss you mom. 4 years later, and the grief still isn't completely gone. Thank you for all the good you did in my life, and the lives of so many others, in the time we did have together.

I hope to see you again someday, far in the future. Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" really was the perfect song for me to remember you by.

I miss you
-Jared

Don't worry Ann, I'm keeping an eye on Jay at work. He's is plugging along, although he has many challenges right now.  3.5 years, since, it seems like yesterday when we were at the beach scattering your ashes. 

My Dear Anne,

Today is the day you would have caught up to me in being 71 years old. Even though it been 3.5 years since you left us to be with our Lord, you are still missed just as much as ever. As we enter the holiday season, I just don't know how I can endure another Christmas without you. Nothing is quite the same without you, but at least I have my precious memories. Making the Christmas season so wonderful for all of us we a special gift that you had. Your unselfish love and life of service to others is a constant inspiration and model for all of us.

Enjoy heaven and dance to your heart's content, my love!
Jay

Happy Birthday Mom,

3 years feels like forever and no time at all. Every single year it feels like so much has changed. Lincoln doesn't stop growing, life never stops changing. Our daughter has a name now. Alexandria. So many cute nicknames that work for her, but one of the many factors that helped us choose it is the "An" in Alexandria. Now both of our sweet children can carry a bit of the legacy of those who raised me, and I guess that feels right. Another year away from the Melodrama, I really miss that tradition. We renewed all those Land's End style stockings for newer ones that represent who we are now, including stockings for Lincoln and Lexi. I still struggle to feel like Christmas time has started without going to the Melodrama, but I'm doing my best to make things feel exciting for Lincoln because he needs it.

I look forward to the day far in the future we can catch up on everything when we meet again.

I love you mom
I miss you

Happy heavenly birthday Anne. You are missed greatly. You would love your grandson. He’s the spitting image of his father and we have another on the way. They’d bring you so much joy. Enjoy heaven for the rest of us!!

Hey mom,

Just was overwhelmed with a feeling of missing you. So much has changed in my life since you've been gone. I wish you could have met Lincoln who is growing up so fast. I wish you could meet the next baby that is on the way. I've made so much progress on myself and my health and my education, I just wish I could have shared all of these things with you. I love you and miss you so immensely mom...

-Jared

Jay, you and Anne were both so obviously blessed with each other. Thanks for continuing to treasure her memory and “our blessed hope” and inspiration to live out love today.
 Thinking of you and all your boys…Dylan, Jared…and Lincoln.

Jay, Dylan and Jerod,

   Oh how Anne loved you three. Her "boys." Jerod she would have loved being a grandma to Lincoln and would have spoiled him more than she spoiled the three of you. Anne was a force in life and she loved being in the middle of everything. She was a person that didn't just talk about doing things she actually did them. She was a woman of her word and showed up. She could always be counted on to do what she said she was going to do. We had a lot of fun raising money for our kids school and made the fundraising fun. You are missed Anne Hardy. Hugs and love to her "boys." 

To the Hardy's: You will never forget your Anne, Jay, and neither will the boys forget their mother, ever. Praise God! I lost my beloved parents when they were in their 50's, and I'm 68 now, and to this day I still miss them tremendously as if it were yesterday. May all of you be comforted remembering the happy times with her in the things she said, the special things she did for you, the things that made all of you laugh out loud together, and hold tight to those memories especially on Mother's Day and birthdays and anniversaries. May those memories bring joy to your hearts, especially knowing that she loved the Lord. That she was a Believer. May the Good Lord continue to love, care and give you peace daily that you will see her again! Blessings to the entire family!  Oh, and if you will, leave some new pictures of the family as you are today, to add to Anne's album. 

So here we are three years to the day that Anne left for her ultimate reward. After being blessed by Anne’s presence in my life for 38 years, I’m reminded daily, if not hourly, of Anne’s great love for me and the boys. How very blessed I was.

Sadly, we don’t fully appreciate anything or anyone until they are gone. After 3 years, I wish I could say it’s getting easier to live without Anne, but actually it isn’t.

Her loving influence and joy of life lives on…

Thank you, Anne, for all those great years and the memories that they produced because of you and your love.

Til we meet again…

Jay

The last week has been tough with missing you mom. Mother's day followed by today is...a lot. You're still in our hearts. Lincoln is growing up so well, and I still wish you could have met him.

Love you mom

I can’t believe it’s been 3 years without you around. We miss you. Happy heavenly Mother’s Day, Anne. You’d love your grandson ❤️

It’s been 2.5 years since Anne left this world for a heavenly one, where there is no pain, suffering, or tears. As much as we miss her, we are confident that she is enjoying her new life with Jesus and all the super powers that go with it!

Anne’s legacy lives on. She touched so many of our lives in her selfless service to others that we will never forget.

Just as I lovingly think about Anne every day, I also often think about all of our friends that were so kind to Anne during her time with us. Your friendship is so valued and precious!

Much love to all!
Jay

I really miss you mom. There's so much that's happened in my life and so much to talk about I wish we could get caught up. Lincoln is growing up so fast. I love you mom and I wish we could celebrate another one of your birthdays at the Melodrama

Dear Anne,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. We remember and miss you. The Holy Spirit brings us comfort and reminds us that you are dancing in The Lord’s presence.
Love,
Mari

Happy Birthday, my sweet sister. Birthdays were important to you. You always made my birthday special. There is a candle burning today in my home in celebration of your birthday.

Dear Lord, hear my prayer . . .

Surely Ann's name is written in your Lamb's Book of Life, a "hero of her faith"... Full of life, love and a giving heart to all she loved and held tightly and is evident in this album created by her loving family for you to see. Help their hearts to mend in peace and joy knowing she is in your hands. May she continue to be Remembered and Forever Missed to those she fiercely loved.  Amen.

Phil Wickham lyrics to Hymn of Heaven

How I long to breathe the air of Heaven
Where pain is gone and mercy fills the streets
To look upon the One who bled to save me
And walk with Him for all eternity

There will be a day when all will bow before Him
There will be a day when death will be no more
Standing face to face with He who died and rose again
Holy, holy is the Lord

And every prayer, we prayed in desperation
The songs of faith, we sang through doubt and fear
In the end, we'll see that it was worth it
When He returns to wipe away our tears

The video... https://youtu.be/bqxtFUwM3-o

...

To Jay, the Boys & their Families, and Ann's Immediate Family . . .

Believers Who Have Died . . .

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15 According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. 18 Therefore encourage one another with these words.

Happy Birthday my sweet sister Anne. I think about you every day and miss talking with you. Will always love you. Kathy

Thinking of you today Anne on your birthday. You left your fingerprints on so many hearts and made this crazy world a better place. Right now the world is a mess and you are in a better place for sure. You are missed, loved and not forgotten. May you RIP.

Thinking about you today with a smile and a tear.  You were one in a million.

Jay,

   Absolutely loved all the pictures you shared. Anne was always on board to lend a hand. She had a sense of showing up when people needed help the most. She was an amazing organizer and always did what she said she was going to do. She was a person you could count on no matter what the project was or how difficult or controversial it might seem. She loved you and the boys to the moon and back. You were her heart. She was honest and fierce. Give each other a big hug from me.

Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 
1 Corinthians 13:7

Jay, I enjoyed the additional photos and tributes you've shared of precious Anne, you, your boys, your family and friends. She left you the boys and your new grandchild to embrace, and more to come. Her life abounded with the Sweet Love of Jesus. Thank you for sharing your memories of Her Kindness, Laughter, Thoughtfulness and Generosity, She's Heavenward Bound. Praise Jesus!

Dear Anne:

I think about you often. You had so many strengths. I am better having known you! Thank you, thank you!

Love, Melissa

It's hard to believe it's been a year since Anne's passing into paradise. We are creating a conference room at HDx in her honor. 

Jay, you have carried your grief well, hang in there. Chris

It's now been one year to the day in which Anne left us; and I have to say that she left all of us much better off for having known her. Her ferocious love and devotion to her friends and family are an inspiration to us all. Make each day count, just as Anne did!

I want to thank all of you for the beautiful tributes that you left on this site. Each of you are so precious to me.

I posted a few stories and more photos today, that I hope you will enjoy as we celebrate one year after Anne's final move to her heavenly home.

Much love to you all!
Jay

To my precious sister Anne -

I thought about you last summer, and the time we camped in Yosemite and the bear that was approaching your camp and how you yelled for all of us to come see

I thought about you last autumn, when the Aspen trees were turning, and was reminded of our adventures living together in Colorado in the 70's

I thought about you last winter, on your birthday, and everytime I would wear the Eddie Bauer down jacket that you gave me

I think about you this spring, as I watch the Jacaranda tree you and Jay gifted us at Shauna's memorial, bursting with purple blossoms

I think about you every time I'm in my Subaru, that used to be yours

I think about you every time I'm driving from Sacramento to Nevada City, because that is when we had uninterrupted time to catch up

I think about you every time I'm trying to decide on a gift for someone, because you always knew the perfect gift to give anyone

I think about you every time I look at a picture of Shauna or Wes, because you and Jay were always right there with your support

I think about how our friendship and love for each other grew over the years as we married and became mothers and shared our pains and joys

I think about you, and miss you every day.

"A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam and for a brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world. But then it flies on again, and though we wish it could have stayed, we feel lucky to have seen it." (Author Unknown)

A written memory of Anne will be attached to a beautiful butterfly atop a garden stake and placed in a colorful 'garden' of butterflies throughout the Memorial Day Weekend where I live in Nevada City, CA.  Sponsored by the Hospice organization, whose Central Coast branch caregivers showed such compassion, gentleness, and grace to Anne in her home in Nipomo.

Dear Anne,

   You have been on my mind and in my thoughts many times in this last year but for some reason I sensed your strong spirit all week. I know you are watching over all of us and enjoying the opportunity to watch your new grandbaby, Lincoln, at all times. Can you believe it? Jared is a daddy and you are a grammy in heaven. Enjoy the view Anne. Love you my friend.

Happy Mother’s Day mom,

It’s been almost a year and so much has changed. It feels like all the great payoffs of your and dad’s parenting is coming to fruition these last few months. I found a great job that my degree was useful for. Lincoln, who I feel you’ve already met from heaven, is three months old now and just as loud as his dad. I wish we could have more of our pleasant conversations. It recently started feeling like Summer in the air, even out here in Ohio. That feeling always evokes memories of road trips, amazing vacations, and days at the skate park. This year I learned just how much I missed those small moments to cherish and enjoy. I promise you that with Lincoln I will make sure to look for those moments and hold on to them.

I love you mom, I miss you. Happy Mother’s Day

Dear Anne,
You have been in my thoughts many times throughout the year and are missed. It’s been almost a year since you passed away from this world and into The Lord’s presence.
Happy heavenly Mother’s Day!
Love,
Mari

Thinking about you and the family, Jay, in this year of “firsts” without your dear Anne beside you. Praying for grace and peace in the remembering.

Happy Heavenly Birthday Anne. Thinking of you on your special day. You were one in million. Grateful for your friendship. Love Cher

Happy birthday Anne!

Although you are not here on earth to celebrate your special day in person, you are here in our hearts.

Since you have been gone, many tears have been shed and some smiles and laughs have also occurred when the good times are remembered.

I spent my morning thinking of you and read all the sentiments, looked at the photo gallery and watched the video that Linda Sommer put together of your memorial. All beautifully touching and illuminating that you were unique and dearly loved.

I learned a lot about you and how you loved and are loved. I have a few wishes:

1) I wish I would have met you a lot sooner in life and shared that with you a couple of months before you had to go. I know we would have been friends from the get go. We come from a similar mold, both feisty, adventurous, strong willed, organized to the point of being accused of being neurotic (haha) and a bit rebellious at times.

2) I wish I had of went to your house when your death was imminent. At that time Covid was a fear. That is my only regret and I am sorry. Knowing you are tender hearted and a woman with strong faith in Our Lord, I know you have forgiven me.

3) I wish you to know that your physical absence has left a hole in our hearts, especially Jay’s. The love you shared is irreplaceable. It is crystal clear that you are a wonderful woman, wife, mother, friend and hard worker that always wanted to make someone’s life better.

4) I wish you knew all that when you took your final breath and took hold of Jesus’ hand. And if not, you know it now.

You are loved & missed by everyone and made a difference in our lives.

Love,
Mari

I'm reminded of her smile and laugh, the way she cared about people . . . and they way she could bug Jay like no one else. :)

Happy Birthday my dear friend, Anne. Hope heaven is throwing you a great big party and you are DANCING!!!

Thinking of Anne now still brings a smile to my heart. 
Her memory has not faded, but the void is still felt.
She is now ageless, singing with angels and dancing with her Savior.
Keep dancing Anne till we see each other again my friend.

When thinking of dear Anne and Jay, this quote comes to mind -
"Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale."
That togetherness will resume someday, and for eternity!
God bless you richly, Jay, Dylan, and Jared during this sad time in your lives.
ROMANS 8:18 !!

Anne is a fortress, an awesome sounding board, and a prayer warrior. The last time I saw her was last year in January listening to a bagpipe played and deep down knew it would be my last encounter. I heard of the news last Friday and had mixed feelings of sadness and peace that she made it home. I sketched her first and thought Jay had to be in it. I will deeply miss her. My condolences to the family.

T Rodil

Dear Jay,

I know your life will never be the same without Anne. Let me take this opportunity to express our deepest condolences to you and the boys. What a beautiful tribute you have given to the love of your life.

Anne gave endlessly to those around her and now, she will continue to be your guardian angel. She left you beautiful memories and her love will always be your guide. I would say it's all right to be sad for a while, but I believe what Anne would really want is to see you and her boys smile.

Every time you think of Anne, she's right there in your heart. She will walk with you forever.

From our hearts;
The Sarina's

Dear Jay and Family
We are sad to know of Anne’s passing. We were just getting to know her better! 
Yes, Heaven has gained an angel! 
Our prayers are with you and your family!
With Deepest Sympathy!
Craig and Paula Knighten
Your neighbor on Lot 18

Dear Hardy Family,
Is with deepest sympathy I want to give you my condolences. Loosing a loved is never easy even when we know the time will come soon. I had the chance to meet Mrs. Hardy in December of 2018 at the company's Christmas party. She was really friendly and happy. I didn't get to really know her that well, but I know her family and specially Mr. Hardy will miss her. Now you will have a special angel watching over you. May she rest in Peace.
Sincerely,

Jorge Hidalgo

I met Anne when Dylan and Jared were attending Crossroads Christian Jr. High. I was the principal and Anne was an involved parent. Our school was better because of Anne. She was so dedicated to making the best experience possible for her boys. Besides organizing carpools, tutoring and after school activities, she volunteered to stock the student store. She would stop into the office once or twice each week to restock and she would often stop and tell me a story. It was usually about something that happened with the boys, or concerns for her husband and the burdens that he carried at work. She expressed her deep love for her family and for God. Anne was always quick to offer help to teachers, other parents and to me. She was generous with anyone in need. She was bold and kind and funny. Anne was someone I could count on and I am thankful to have known her. I will remember her always.

Anne your fierce love and dedication to Jay, your sons and Hardy Diagnostics was evident the first day we met. I was honored as you brought me under your wings to help me learn the ropes as a new Hardy employee. Every event will be a constant reminder to me of your gracious kindness and hospitality. May you enjoy dancing in the arms of Jesus...
Until we meet again,
Terri

Dear Jay and family,

Kim and I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to you at this sad time. I never know the right words, or if they even exist. Know that we are thinking about you and hope you are holding up as best as anyone could at such a time.
From our hearts,

To Jay and Family,
Robert and I wish to offer you our heartfelt condolences and prayers in honor of sweet Anne. Although we didn't have the opportunity of meeting in person, I worked with Anne when we were managing the Harrison Park location. She was always a pleasure to talk to and a more caring individual I don't believe I have ever met. May your blessed memories be strong enough for you and your boys to lean on. To our Angel Anne, fly on...Prayers.

Dear Jay, Lee and I were so sorry to hear of Anne's final illness and passing. Although Anne endured more than her share of physical ailments, she was a strong person and kept taking care of her family in her own inimitable style--fiercely loyal to you and the boys and serving by organizing the details to make life as smooth as possible. I'll remember her hearty laugh and direct manner.
I can only imagine what a huge space is left in your life as you grieve Anne's loss. May the love of your church friends and family keep you afloat when grief is overwhelming. May the Comforter grant you peace as you remember and celebrate the gift Anne was to you and to Dylan and Jared.
We are keeping the three of you in our prayers as you mourn.
love, Judy