Rebecca Landes Obituary

I have never met Becky or anyone in her family. Her story touched me when my husband called me from work two days before Christmas a little shaken up. He is a nurse in the Emergency Room where Becky was brought in. He told me about a woman with two young boys who had passed away in a random accident. He called to tell me that he loved me and our 1 year old son. I think all the doctors and nurses called home that day. The events of Beckys passing really had a profound affect on my life and everyone in the Emergency room that day. I'm also 38 years old and a mom. This event made me realize that life is short and that we should not take the time that we have here for granted. I've thought about her and have prayed for her husband, and boys every day since it happened. I recently found out her name and stumbled across this site through a google search. From reading all the posts I can tell that she was an amazing person. Although there is no answer to why this has happened I wanted her family to know that she has made a difference in my life without even knowing her. My prayers and thoughts will continue to be with your family at this difficult time.

I am so sorry to hear of Becky's death. I remember spending many days after preschool visiting and letting our kids play together. I remember her being so loving and caring to the boys. I really enjoyed hearing of all the many interesting things she was involved with. She was very inspiring person. I am sorry for your loss.

I knew becky from Bethlehem school , so vibrant, kind and always enjoying her kids. i specially remember reid operating kids camera and she was so excited telling us about that . we extend sincere condolences to her family . she'll be alive in her kids always .

How sad! Becky was so kind and generous with a huge amount of soul! She loved her family so much, especially her boys who kept her on her toes. I know she will be missed by everyone who knew her.

So sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Becky at a volunteer compost site and was amazed at her abilities and enthusiasm. Her light has made an impact on many. Prayers and peace for all of her family and friends.

I just recently got to know Becky as my daughter is in Ethan's class. Over the Thanksgiving break we met Becky and the boys at Balboa Park in SD for an African drumming class. She was a very down to earth person and made you feel so at ease. I know all that all that knew her from Holmes Elementary School were touched by her involvement and dedication. She will be dearly missed.

Each day since I learned of Becky's death, I feel more and more lucky to have had her as a part of my life. It would have been so possible to have never have met her in this lifetime, and as I realize this, it helps me to cope with her passing. I got to know Becky when she needed a place to stay on St. Thomas. I quickly learned of her free-spirited nature and love for life. She brought an energy to St. Thomas that was very different than locals were accustomed to. Even way back then, I remember dropping her off at the Humane Society where she volunteered and picking her up from her beach-side job so that she didn't have to walk several miles of hills home (which didn't seem to phase her in the least). I remember getting home from work to find that she had bought windsurfing equipment even though she didn't have a car. That didn't phase her either, as she would find a way to be on the ocean. The stories could go on. She brought countless laughs to my life. I was even more blessed to be able to physically reunite with Becky when she returned to St. Thomas for my wedding, and then after many years at a friend's wedding in Whistler where she reinforced all the wonderful happenings in her life that I had only heard of by phone and pictures...Jeff, Reid and Ethan, her family in South Carolina, and her friend whose shoes she had borrowed (I forgot her name). Then, I got to meet Jeff and the boys in Seattle 2 summers ago, and it all came together. Becky had managed to maintain all of the wonderful qualities that she had when I met her about 20 years ago while still becoming an amazing wife, a mom, a professional, an entrepreneur, an activist, and so much more. What it takes most a lifetime to figure out, Becky already knew at such a young age. She had a gift and she shared this with each and every one of us that she touched. A toast to you Becky...I know you are blushing right now as you learn all the wonderful ways that you made a difference in this world! You will always be missed, and know that while those left behind will have to move forward... you will be there to help them because of the life you led. We will all think of you when we encounter the simplest of things......gardens, vegeterian food, family, animals, good deeds, friends, walkathons, etc. Love you lots Becky!

All the staff at St. Mark's Nursery School in (Clairemont) San Diego are in shock and disbelief. Becky had such a huge impact on our program in such a short time. She was so vibrant about children, gardening, composting, vermicomposting, and doing good in the world. Her lessons, her values, and her energy will live on here, in her name, in what we have decided to call "Becky's Garden." Our love and support to Reid, Ethan, Jeff and all the family. The staff of St. Mark's School.

Learning of your daughter's tragic passing today has deeply saddened me knowing how proud you were of your children and grandchildren. I felt I got to know them after our chat at the symposium. The bond a parent and child have is immeasurable and eternal. I pray that your faith and God's spirit within you will give you the strength and courage to cope and find peace during this difficult time in your family's life.

Dear Shannon and Whitey: I am still in shock having read just tonight of Becky's death in The Moultrie News. I immediately called Carl in Charlotte. Words cannot express my sadness at this news and I am so sorry we did not know before now. May the Good Lord hold you in the palm of His hands and comfort you during this difficult time. While we didn't know Becky personally, we knew what a model daughter, sister, wife and mother she was; God must have needed her as one of His special angels. We fondly remember her on her wedding day. We will visit you soon, and will do anything we can--anything, to ease your pain. We love you.

Shannon and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family, and your daughter.

Becky was a dedicated and passionate volunteer at the Solana Center. She always had a positive attitude and was such a pleasure to be around. We greatly appreciate all of her contributions to our organization and will miss her very much.

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation

I knew Becky from our days at Christ Our King and Wando. We lost touch during highschool, but I always remembered Becky smiling. She was such a happy person, you couldn't be around here and not laugh or smile. I'm saddened by her passing, but please remember she will always be with you and her spirit lives on in her children. Godspeed Becky.

I have not known Becky long but I loved her passion and spirit. She was a great activist for our organization and she will be truly missed. I am heartbroken over the news and my heart goes out to her family. Laura Anthony (Zero Waste San Diego)

Our family attended preschool with your family while you lived in Seattle. I'm very sorry to hear about Becky's passing and I know that she was a wonderful and dedicated mother to her boys. I am moved by her loss. Please know we are sending strength and patience to your family and that we will hold you close to our hearts.

Jeff, Ethan and Reid. We in Seattle are heartbroken and we'll miss Becky's smile and spirit. We know you'll carry on with her watching over you. The Landes family will always be in our hearts.

Although I have not seen Becky since high school, I was so saddened to hear hear about her tragic death. I will always remember her as a kind and sweet person. I am sure her spirit will always be in her children. She is now an angel in heaven, forever in the hearts of the ones who love her. I offer my daily prayers to her family.

Whitey and Shannon,

Jan and I were very saddened to hear about the loss of your daugher, Rebecca. Please accept our deepest sympathies, and try to focus on the happier times and fonder memories.

Dear Jeff, Ethan, and Reid: We are so saddened about Becky's passing. She was a very special person, and we will miss her. Please know that we will be there for you and the boys whenever you need us. With love from Laura, Ty, Megan and Olivia

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.

To Michelle, Jay, and the family of Rebecca Landes,
I was saddened to learn of your loss. From reading the entries here,I can tell your sister was a remarkable young woman and that her legacy will live on in the lives of all who knew her. May you all be blessed with the happiest of memories, the knowledge that she is peacefully residing with our Heavenly Father, and that you will all be joyfully reunited in the future. God bless you all and may her memory be eternal...With love and prayers, Kathy Gaffos (from Dr. Ahern's office)

What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.

Remember that Becky is only gone physically, her love and thoughts surround us in every waking moment. God bless her!

Jeff, Ethan, Reid, Shannon, Whitey, Michelle, and Steven~along with all the family, the world was blessed and made such a brighter place with Becky. Her light is she had is now in heaven shining like the brightest star above. Boys look up and know she is shining down on you-sending you love and watching you from above. She was a precious angel here now in heaven.
Much love, Devorah -she will forever be in our hearts.

May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shannon, Jim,Michelle, Steven and Jeff,

My heart breaks for you as you mourn the loss of your beautiful, sweet Becky. I just re-read a letter that she sent me about a month after my daughter, Lisa, died and I found her words as comforting today as they were almost 18 years ago. And the words in that letter represent the kind of person Becky was to me, and to all who knew her. I will miss her very much - especially all the photos and news that she would email to me of Jeff, the boys, and her doing lots of fun things as a family. Let us remember the smiling, the laughing, the talking, the sharing, the caring - let us remember a wonderful life.

Becky Strickland Hamlin

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shannon and Jim , there are no words of consolation only those from
our heavenly father. Please know that I , along with my family, pray for
you and yours and with God's help you will be able to be all to the little
ones and Jeff. I pray for us all to live long enough to understand and
to see these children grow old. My love and support through this time
passed on to you through our good Lord and Savior.

Sandra Rhodes

Jeff and Family.
I am saddened at the news of Becky's passing. She was a person that had a tremendous spirit and soul. She will be missed.
Cyndi

Steven, Dolphin and Family, We are so sorry for your tragic and untimely loss and will keep you all, especially those sweet little boys, in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything at all that you need.

Becky touched so many people in her life and that makes it so hard to understand why she is no longer close to us. Even though Becky and I haven't been in contact for years, and lived on opposite ends of the U.S., things she did and said often popped into my mind and made her a presence in my life always. From her willingness to weed bushes to her favorite jean overalls and tye dye t-shirts to the way she said things with her southern accent will always make me smile. Becky,you have made a difference and from west coast to east coast and to the caribbean hearts will be heavy that our Beckster isn't with us. Your legacy will live on through those who loved you so. Until we meet again Becky.

Dear Shannon, I was shocked to learn of Becky's death. You have my deepest sympathy - it has been years since I've seen you, Denie, or Pam - but I remember you and your parents from days at Rockville. May your deep faith take you through these very trying times.

Jean Townsend

Dear Jeff and Family:

My husband and I are profoundly saddened to learn of Becky's death. We initially met Becky at the U. C. Davis Animal Hemodialysis Lab where two of our cats were patients. We both admired Becky for the calm and firm way she dealt with scared animals; her intelligence; and for her dedication and love for animals, her children and husband. You have our deepest sympathy and are in our prayers.

Jeff and family,

Please accept my condolences on behalf of FOCAS. We were all saddened by Rebecca's passing. She is remembered fondly by many FOCAS volunteers and staff.

Dana Brandon
Executive Director
FOCAS

Dear Jeff and family.

Words fail me when it comes to telling you how sad I am at the passing of dear Becky. She was always there to help the animals - and she will be missed terribly. May your good memories last forever.

Bernice Friedman, www.arrf.cc
Former President of FOCAS

Jeff,
You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky s presents will be missed in the neighborhood. She would greet everyone with a smile and wave.
Let the wonderful memories help you at this time.
Please let me know what I can do to help and support you at this time.

We are so saddened by Becky's passing and our hearts go out to the Spach and Landes families. She will be greatly missed. Jeff, we are here for you and the boys any time you need us. Each time we look out our kitchen window onto our two boys playing in the vegetable garden, we will think of Becky.

Jeff,

Words cannot express the sympathy I have for you and your family during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Know that I am here to support you in any way I can as you go through the healing process.

I have known Becky since 10th grade. Even though we lost touch after graduation and had not seen each other for years, we were able to reconnect at our 20 year high school reunion in October 2009. I am overwhelmed with sadness at the thought of Becky's sudden passing. I can't imagine the heartbreak that her family must be going through. Becky, rest in peace.

My heart is broken that Becky was taken so suddenly from her beloved family, those of us who loved her, and from this earth that she loved so much. Rest in Peace, Becky. Thank you for your incredible inspiration and friendship. I will miss you always.

I was so saddened to hear of Becky's passing. Her son Ethan attended Bethlehem Preschool in Encinitas. Her children were delightful.She brought to life the importance of preserving the environment by providing a special recycling program for our children. She will be missed.

My heart goes out to Beckys family. I have had the pleasure of knowing Becky thru her business. She was such a happy peaceful lady who always talked so lovingly about her boys and husband. Having lost my daughter just five years ago, I can feel the pain you are going thru with the loss of such a vibrant young lady. Always remember the wonderful times with Becky and know that she is your Angel watching over you.

To Jeff, ... although I did not know Becky very well, I remember her smiling face and patience when she would come to pick up Ethan from my Kindergarten Sunday School class at SDFA. She will be missed by not only your family, but by her entire church family. My prayers are for peace and encouragement for your family that comes only from Above!

Rachel Sona