Personal note from Candy's Family
Obituary
Candy was one of those people that left an impression wherever she went and on whatever she did.
Candy was the eldest of four children of Zada Rae VanSlyke and George Errol Longanecker, born on August 16th, 1948 in Palo Alto, CA. Sisters, Chris and Stacy and brother Daniel (Danny). In 1967, She married Doug Mathews and had 2 children, Bradly in 1967 and Sean in 1969.
She held many varied jobs in her early …
Candy was the eldest of four children of Zada Rae VanSlyke and George Errol Longanecker, born on August 16th, 1948 in Palo Alto, CA. Sisters, Chris and Stacy and brother Daniel (Danny). In 1967, She married Doug Mathews and had 2 children, Bradly in 1967 and Sean in 1969.
She held many varied jobs in her early …
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Memories & condolences
Dear Laurie and Brad,
I am with you. Always.
Much love,
Zhanna
I am with you. Always.
Much love,
Zhanna
Dear Laurie and Brad,
I am with you. Always.
Much love,
Zhanna
I am with you. Always.
Much love,
Zhanna
Dear Laurie and Brad,
I am with you. Always.
Much love,
Zhanna
I am with you. Always.
Much love,
Zhanna
Dear Ms. Candy!
It is my honor to have known you for so many years...13, I believe.
My son Yannis (now 16 y.o.) and my …
It is my honor to have known you for so many years...13, I believe.
My son Yannis (now 16 y.o.) and my …
Dear Ms. Candy!
It is my honor to have known you for so many years...13, I believe.
My son Yannis (…
It is my honor to have known you for so many years...13, I believe.
My son Yannis (…
Dear Ms. Candy!
It is my honor to have known you for so many yea…
It is my honor to have known you for so many yea…
Your mom was always encouraging you and promoting your education. I remember some of the toys you had: Lava lamp and …
Your mom was always encouraging you and promoting your education. I remember some of the toys you …
Your mom was always encouraging you and promoting your education…
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What causes did Candy care about most?
Children's education
Children's education
Children's education
What were Candy's favorite movies?
She loved the old musicals
She loved the old musicals
She loved the old musicals
What were Candy's favorite books?
Almost anything science fiction
Almost anything science fiction
Almost anything science fiction
What were Candy's favorite foods?
Chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate
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Method of disposition
Cremation
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