Tiana Toia Scanlan's Obituary
Tiana Toia Scanlan, 44, passed away on January 22, 2015, in St. Francis Federal Way, Washington. She was born on December 9, 1970, in Fagaalu, American Samoa, one of 7 children to Valu Matau Toia and Faleatoa I’atala.
After graduating from Fagaitua High School as the class of 1988, Tiana left the motherland for the United States. She married the love of her life, June Tuni Scanlan in February 14, 2003. After coming to the United States which include residency in the Aloha State of Hawaii on the island of Oahu, residency in the cold country of Anchorage, Alaska and now currently as a resident of Sleepless in Seattle, Washington. Although Tiana had many talents and could have gotten whatever job she might have pursuit, she could not work due to her health condition. Ask me what was her real job, it was being the best mother for our children and being the best housewife any husband could have asked for.
My wife Tiana will be remembered for her love of God and Family First. Her smile could light up a dark room. She was a very humble woman, she was strong willed in all she do and especially throughout her fight with her Cystic Fibrosis health condition. Tiana had a very genuine heart in regards to the love and the kindness she shows to everyone. My wife Tiana was an excellent dresser, that lady could really dress like the best of them, for any occasion or event. Tiana had a magical touch with all babies and children in our families, church, community, etc. and is also known as a 2nd mom for many of those children she comes across. All of the many, many people whose lives have been touched by her, should take comfort in knowing that right now, she is standing at the gates of heaven, breathing in huge breaths of air knowing that she can finally breathe on her own. So I leave you with a quote from The Wizard of Oz…“A heart is not judged by how much you love; but by how much you are loved by others”.
I just want to share with you something my wife wrote as she was having difficulties with her health condition. This is what she wrote, “Looking at my husband, struggling to care for me, our kids and himself... broke my heart. God sent me a gift and I have not repaid my debt to him. He sent me an angel that has stand firmly by my side and has care for me unconditionally. How harder can life be but to make best of little things. I decided to focus on life and live to the fullest. Now my lovely wife I would like to re write your letter in my own words. Here it goes – “Looking at my wife, struggling to catch her breath, me and our kids….it breaks my heart. God sent me the most awesome wife and I haven’t even had enough time to celebrate our lives together. You have sent me my rock, the mother of my children who loves unconditionally. How easy life can be if wasn’t for this sickness. But I’ve decide to focus on life and cherish these wonderful 12 years that we shared together until death do us part. Love you my wife Tiana.
She is survived by her loving Husband, June Tuni Scanlan; children, Deaundra Lena Scanlan, Agnes Leila Scanlan, Tuni Oakland Scanlan.
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