Date Of Birth: March 26, 1912
Date Of Death: June 15, 2005
Wanda W. Joseph93, dear mother of Jack A. Joseph and Judy Hanna, passed away June 15, 2005. Wanda was born on March 26, 1912, in Illinois to the late Sam and Sadie Tanoos. She was an active member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church.In addition to her children, a sister Betty Azar, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren survive Wanda.Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 19th at Harry Moore Family Mortuary, 8151 Allisonville Road, with Trisagion service to begin at 7:30 p.m. Additional visitation will take place on Monday, June 20th, at 9:00 a.m. until the service begins at 10:00 at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 4020 N. Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46226. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
George Cathy Azar says
Dear Jack & Judy:
We were certainly sorry to hear of the loss of our dear Aunt Wanda. Her smile always lit up any room she was in. I am especially happy that I was able to make Aunt Wanda laugh at Kyrena and Chris’ home this year. Even though we all knew that she was not well, she continued to smile and laugh and make the rest of us realize how fortunate we were to have her in our midst.
Judy, you should know that your continuous caring for Aunt Wanda was noticed by all of us. You were with her in the good times and remained by her side in the bad times. Even though she may have never told you, it was obvious by all of us that her love for you was un-wavering, and she knew that your love for her was never-ending.
May God rest her soul.
Love
George and Cathy Azar
Ray Azar says
What can I say about Aunt Wanda and the wonderful Tanoos family. Over the years I have had the great privilege of having a wonderful mother, aunts and uncles. I always said that it is too bad that not every child can have such a loving and selfless parent as our mothers have been. Some good things came from that family who lived such a meager life at 4th and Lafayette. Love cannot be measured by wealth and is a priceless virtue. Our hearts are saddened by the passing of Aunt Wanda but we are greatful for having known such a virtuous and loving woman, mother and aunt.Our sympathies to Judy and Jack. Allah yerham.
Mike Grohovsky says
I will always have wonderful memories of my loving Aunt Wanda. She was always so positive even when facing adversity. Judy, we hope you find comfort in those surrounding you as we did when you took the time to go to Terre Haute to be with us when our Mom died. Your gift will be much bigger with God than anything EVER received here on earth. With much sympathy, your cousin Mike…
Rasheeda Azar says
I just wanted to let you know how sad I am about my dear Aunt Wanda. She was truly an extraordinary woman who will forever be remembered as a young soul, which is nothing out of the ordinary for the “Tanoos” women. They all just have that timeless beauty and youthful spirit that makes all of us remember that age is just a number!! Everytime I saw her, she had a smile and laugh that would put a smile on my face. I pray that God will comfort your families during this loss of such a fine woman.Love, Rasheeda
Steve Grohovsky says
It was my humble privilege to know this wonderful lady as my mother’s sister. I will never forget the story of how Aunt Wanda and mom sneaked up to Notre Dame to see a football game, leaving young Jack and Judy with their father who thought the ladies had gone to Terre Haute to visit their mother!
During the long months of your mother’s illness, you can take comfort, Judy, in the memories and legacy you created for yourself by being at her side on a daily basis; day and night you maintained the vigil. There is no amount of money that could ever replace how gently and sweetly you cared for your mother each and every day. May God bless you, keep you and reward you abundantly for your love.
Norma Gilbert says
Judy, Jack and family, I am so very sorry about your loss, but very thankful that I had the opportunity to meet Mrs. Joseph and fellowship with her. May God Bless you. I will keep you lifted up in prayer. Judy, I know that you have the peace of God and that you can feel the love of God during this difficult time. Isn’t it wonderful to know that you are never alone!
Jerry Koett says
Judy and Jack,
I don’t know if you even remember me from North Central days. I am Jerry Koett. I dated Sue Gillis all thru HS and we kind of knew each other all thru those years. I am sorry to hear of your loss. I went through that in 1992 when mom was only 78. Sounds like your mom had a nice full life. God bless you. Contact me if you get a chance.
God’s love & blessings,
Jerry Koett
MaryBeth Minnich says
For a fine, wonderful woman, & mother, to everyone she knew. She lived life with a smile, and Judy was not only her daughter, but her best friend as they walked thru like together. Wanda was always smiling and danced her way thru life. She is in God’s care now, and I will remember her fondly, with love.
Mrs Earl Janice NasserHeidlebaugh says
I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother.
Please accept my deepest sympathy and may her soul rest in peace with God.
Mrs. Jan Heidlebaugh
jeff smith says
diane and i will visit sunday
afternoon.
take comfort knowing that she’s with
Jesus – praise God!
Walt Wellman says
Hi Jack: My condolences to both you and your sister Judy on the passing of your mother. I know she’s had a tough go this past few months. She missed being in her own home so much, but now she is in her real home, and happy and carefree again. Hope to see you tomorrow evening.
Pat Grohovsky Serban says
Judy, I am so sorry I will not be able to be with you in this time of sorrow. I am needed in Terre Haute at the present, but I wanted to let you know that I will be there in spirit and that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget the last time I saw you and your mother at the Greek restaurant. Aunt Wanda was smiling, as always, and so proud of you. We talked about getting together at Christmas last year but that was not to be. Your mother was a very special lady and I am so glad that she touched my life. As she lived out her last days, I’m sure she was secure that you were, again, there beside her. She saw you into this world and you were there to see her go into the arms of family and friends who wait for all of us on the other side. Take care of yourself. Love, Pat
Cristine Cavalier says
I will always remember my loving Aunt Wanda. Her laugh, her kindness will forever stay in my mind. Judy I know how very close you were with your mom. She was your best friend!!! My love and prayers are with you, May God find a place in heaven for this loving kind soul, and may she be reunited with her beautiful sisters and brothers whom she loved so much. Your cousin Cristine
Michelle and Alexis Azar Nick and Amber Moore says
We would like to express our deepest condolences on the passing of Aunt Wanda. She always had such a presence anywhere she went. We know that her memory will be with us forever. She was an amazing person and a wonderful sister to our grandmother (sittee), Betty. May her memory be eternal.
Michele Childs says
Judy,I am so sorry for your loss. Wanda was not only your mother but your best friend. It was easy to see where you got your love for dancing and living life to the fullest. Your mothers smile and laughter made anyone that she met feel special. She will be missed.
Gary Mansour says
Judy, Wanda Kay, Kendra, Walt, Jack, and everyone…
I was saddened upon hearing the news. Big Wanda was always a part of all our festivities, as she livened up the room. I am sorry for all of you guys’s loss of mom and sitthi. It appears once again how God is so demanding of us all, because he takes away what we were so very much used to having with us all of the time. I guess we are supposed to learn a thing or two about life and how we are supposed to approach it. This occasion does indeed “try our faith”… what we have of it, and maybe it will improve as a result thereof. It’s still difficult, I know it well. (… when your heart was attached so deeply). I want you all to strengthen your stand and keep a chin up through this burden and this rough time. I pray and you pray, and maybe we can all really get through this experience, and even get to be in heaven ourselves as a result of the efforts we put out now and through what we are choosing to believe. My heart is heavily lamenting for you, and I hope always to always to continue our staying in touch. Our life’s experiences of each other are really, so very special and precious. We each are an angel to each other and …for each other. God bless you (and I do too!)
Gary
Claire MIlford says
Dear Judy,Jack and family,
My parents and I would like to express our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother.
May she rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Claire Doyle Milford
Chris Kyrena says
Already, we miss Aunt Wanda. May her memory be eternal. It was a blessing to be able to be close to her these last few months that she fluctuated in health. Her love shone, and we will always treasure the visit she could make to our housewarming party and the advice and conversations she gave. How our Sittee will miss her! We will remember her always, especially as we see similarities in our own Sittee. God bless you & grant you peace & strength to accept and deal with the loss of such a loved woman. God bless you, Aunt Judy, for your consistent care and support of her throughout her life. Love, Chris & Kyrena
Anne L Sanders says
I am so sorry to read of Wanda”s passing away. I worked with her and considered her a good friend. A contribution of $10.00 was made to St. George Church.
Anne L. Sanders
5612 East 17th St.
Indpls. IN 46218
Kendra Moran says
Dear Sitty –
I am really going to miss our long telephone conversations and your frequent visits with Luke, Sarah and me. I take comfort in the fact that you are in a much better place and that “you fought the good fight, you finished the race, and you kept the faith.”
All my love, always, Kendra
stacie jasorka says
judy, i am very saddened to hear about Wanda’s passing. i feel very blessed for her to have been a part of my life in just the short time that i knew her. even though she wasn’t able to make it to daddy jack’s for the past few months, i still feel her presence dancing around. i will definately miss her warm smile and loving embraceful hugs that she always greeted me with when i would see you both while i was working. no matter what my night was like at work, it always cheered me up to see you both coming in. judy, just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts. i hope to see you soon. we can dance here for Wanda while she dances on the clouds watching over us. much love,stacie (at daddy jack’s)
Jan Long says
Judy, every time you and Wanda walked through the door at Apres Jacks, you brought a light. Not just your smiles and good nature but your love and friendship that shone as brightly. It was Chris and my great good fortune to get to know your extraordinary Mother; we will miss her more than you might know.
I read a story once about how we all fill places in each other’s lives without ever knowing. People we may know only casually yet count on in important ways — a neighbor, a shopkeeper, a co-worker. The story pointed out how so often we’re blessed, supported, taught, or encouraged by such people but for whatever reasons, we never tell them. One line from the story that has always stayed with me refers to those wondrous souls who “uplift us in the dailiness of life.” That’s how I will always remember Wanda Joseph: a beautiful spirit who never failed to lift my own.
Most sincerely,
Jan Long