Tiffany Raphelle Harris Bock
November 8, 1967 - June 3, 2010
Obituary
Tiffany Raphelle Harris Bock
Beloved mother, daughter, auntie, daughter-in-law and friend was taken by the Lord, suddenly, on June 3rd 2010, after 42 years on this earth.
She is survived by her two sons, Jason and David, mother and stepfather Valerie and Scott Veenhuizen, brother Scott, half sister Kate Harris and aunt and uncle Joann & Ed Moore & family. Tiffany graduated from Kentwood High School in 1986. She attended Western Washington University where she met her future husband Gregory. They married in 1988. Gregory predeceased her by 11 years. Gregory was the son of Donald and Teddie Bock of Des Moines, WA.
Tiffany resided in SeaTac, WA. Tiffany’s early employment included Dollar Rent A Car and, more recently, Highline School District.
Visitation Wednesday, June 9, 2010 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac.
A service celebrating her life will be held Friday 3 PM June 11th at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church located at 19030 8th Ave S.
Please sign the online memorial guestbook at www.bonneywatson.com.
Dear Jason and David and family,
When your grandmother was pregnant with your mom, I was but 14 years old. I was thrilled when she asked me to babysit her newborn Tiffany. I was amazed to discover the beauty of an infant, and to be able to watch her grow into an inquisitive toddler. I would come home from high school and see what she could learn. She was speaking German all over my front yard. When I went off to college I missed her so much. Tiff was my flower girl, and marrying meant moving to California. Tim and I returned to Washington a year later, and I so needed my little cousin nearby.
Sadly for me, she needed to leave our area, and time and space kept us apart for awhile, but not my love for this little girl, who grew into a young woman full of love to give. I had two daughters and she 2 sons. It was fantastic seeing her as a wife and mom. She loved the role, and by the looks of you two, she was an incredible mom. Will miss her forever.
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom, we used to see each other at the store and we always talked about our kids and how they were doing.
Don & Teddy:
So very sorry to hear about Tiffany, you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Love
Jeanne & George
Tiffany, I think you may be having a “discussion” with God about your two children being left without either parent. Your thoughts were often about your boys and I know you will continue to watch after them. I am sure that many people will be watching after them too so I wish you peace. Please pass along a hello to Greg for me.
Jason & David: No one will miss your mom more than the two of you, but I want you to know that I will miss your mother intensely. Not only was she my boss, but my friend. She always could find something good to say and was the best cheerleader I had in my life. I see her face and hear her voice; always encouraging me no matter what, and striving to be a better person each day. I am going to try and ‘Tiffanize’ my life; to try and be more positive and uplifting to people around me in honor of your mother. She’s done a great job preparing the two of you and I know she is proud of you. Take care, and know my love goes out to you.
We will all miss her, sorry for your loss.
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David and Jason, I knew your mother for 5 short years, and was deeply affected by her great spirit, and strength. I will greatly miss her laughter a
Jason and David,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Your Mom was such a lovely loving person, who will be greatly missed by all. God Bless you!!!
Lynn
Tiffany was a wonderful Mother and a great friend,she always had such a positive attitude and could always bring a smile ay any time we’ll miss her Dearly.
Jason and David,
I’m so sad to hear of the passing of your Mom. She was such a sweet person cared for and loved her family dearly. She gave a lot to her community. I know personally how hard it is to lose someone very close. I lost my mom just recently. I know our parents live on through us and our memories of them. It maybe hard now but always talk of your memories. It helps me keep a warm spot in my heart for my mom. My condolences to both of you.
Michael Grife
Tiffany was a person, but a better friend!!!!!! I will miss her very much. I want to thank you very much for sharing your mother with us. When we had time for lunch togeather we talk about our family’s! I tell she was very proud of you two. Jason going in to the Navy and Davids next belt he was working on. I wish nothing but the best foy both of you. You will be in Donnas and my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You
Tiffany was a great person, but a better friend!!!!!! I will miss her very much. Jason & David- I want to thank you very much for sharing your mother with us. When we had time for lunch together we talk about our families! I can tell she was very proud of you two, with Jason going in to the Navy and David’s next belt he was working on. I wish nothing but the best for both of you. You will be in Donna’s and my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was a wonderful person. I will miss her sweet voice one the phone at facilities. She always brought a smile to my face when I talked to her. Take care.
I really miss seeing Tiffiny at work everyday and she was always ready to help no matter what else was going on. You have the most awesome Mom in the world and my prayers are with you and your family.God bless you, Kim.
Jason and David
Brenda and I are saddened of the sudden lose of your awesome Mother and our incredible friend. Your Mother loved living life almost as much as she loved loving you guys. We will miss the stories of bad grades, bad choices as well as good choices, bad dates, and mostly what name David, or is it Alex?, is calling himself today, but one thing for sure is if there was a mountain of proudness, she would most certainly be on top of it. Her contagious laugh, her quick wit and her wicked humor will be missed but never forgotten and will forever live on in our hearts. Keep both your Mother and Father alive in your hearts and never forget that they will always be your guiding light. You two guys are our heroes! We will miss our friend.
She will be greatly missed not only because of the outstanding help and support she gave at work but also for the enthusiasm she had for my personal growing family! We all knew she was a caring person and a mom of wonderful standards.
Tiffany was truly a wise and trustworthy friend to me and I miss her terribly
Val and Family,
Please accept my most Sincere Sympathy in the loss of your dearest daughter.
Sharon
Tiffany was one of the nicest people I ever met. I work at the school where David attended and every time she came into the building she made a point of saying “Hi” to me. I’ll miss her a lot.
we used to joke that Tiffany could look at a picture made out of ketchup packets I thought it was nicer to use ketchup packets in my analogy than poo and come up with five TRUE world-class compliments about it. And she would actually mean it too.
She was just that good at finding the best in everything- in people, in situations, in life.
Besides my own mom, there’s nobody that I looked up to more than Tiffany. She was a fantastic mother who would ALWAYS tell the boys she loved them at every phone call! and a compassionate friend and I am going to miss getting late night text messages about silly stuff and getting the giggles with you in the middle of an otherwise boring workday. My day was always more cheerful and uplifting when you were there Tiff. I miss you but I’m excited you’re with Greg again.
Jason & David,
Your mom was such a special lady. She touched so many lives and we are all so blessed to have known her. Keep her memory and smiling face close to your hearts. She will always be with you.
peace and prayers,
Wanda
Tiffany was a special part of Prince of Peace Church, We will all miss her dedication and good nature, She was a good hugger, and a wonderful friend, but most of all a loving Christian mom to her boys. Well done, good and faithful servant. We love you. Mel and Chris
My heart is so sad at the loss of Tiffany from our lives…she was amazing mom and wonderful friend! She has raised two very special genltlman and I know she is very proud of you -Jason and David. I loved her dearly and I hope to be there for you two any time you need anything! Please remember we are always here for you…love you guys.
Jason and David, we are so sorry about your loss. Your Mom was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
jason and david sorry for your of your mom she was a wonderful womon and it was nice working with her.she well be miss by all of us
Jason & David—So very sorry for your heartbreaking loss. May you find comfort in knowing many people will miss your mother, especially those of us who worked with Tiffany as her work ethic was inspiring. May God bless and comfort you with healing strength and love. Blessings, Natalie Mullen Elert
There are no words that can speak comfort for the loss of a mother.
My sincerest sympathy.
God be with you.
Cindy
Dear Jason & David,
My heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loving Mother. In the workplace, your Mom always took a lot of pride in her work and assisting those she worked with. She was so very proud of the two of you. May God comfort you through this time of sorrow and encourage you in the future. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Therese Chapdelaine-Irons
What a wonderful lady! How blessed we have all been to know her.
Tiffany was great to work with over the years, always available to listen and follow up on what needed to be done. May God Bless you and may he give you the peace and strenght needed to deal with her loss.
Tiffany was such a wonderful person. She was always willing to help anyone out when they needed it. She was a great friend and mother. We had some great times together. My sincere condolences to all her family. She will forever be missed. We all truly loved her.
Joy Champion
Tiffany is always kind, direct and wonderfull. I wish only the best for her family
I will very much miss Tiffany’s cheerful voice every time I would call the HSD maintenance department.
I had the pleasure of meeting and spending a couple days in training with Tiffany this past Fall. She was kind, gentle, caring, a true “light” leaving a smile and lasting impression in person and even in emails! My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to her family and friends. Elaine Irons-Hunt
Jason & David,
We have not met you, however, I have known your mom for almost 2 years and I feel fortunate to have worked with Tiffany in the Facilities department at Highline School District. She is the nicest person I have ever met and we are so sorry for the loss of your mother. We hope you will always keep her in your thoughts and remember the closeness and love that you shared.
Jason and David I am SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, YOUR MOTHER WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH WITH IN THE HIGHLINE FAMIALY
you will be missed Tiffany God bless you and your sons & family
I just wanted you to know that I will miss your mom very much. She was always so cheerful on the phone when I would call to get help with something. The memories of her laughter and her great smile will be in my heart.
Pat
Jason and David, Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother.
We have many wonderful memories of her and know that she will be missed by the many family, friends and co-workers she had over the past years. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Jason and David,
Someone once told me that there are special people who, in order to watch over all of the people they care about, have to leave the physical constraints of this world and go to Heaven so they can watch over multiple people at one time. I think your mom was one of these very special people. She loved to help others but above all else she adored and loved you boys and was very proud of you both. Please remember the good things you shared as a family; the times of laughter, adventure, triumph and fun. These are the experiences that remind us how wonderfully blessed we are each day. We will keep you both in our prayers and thoughts.
Jeff, Paula and Mathew Rockwell
David and Jason, Your mother will be sorely missed by all who came to know her. I will miss the sound of her voice, the delight in her laughter and the light in her eyes. She was gentle, loving, and kind. A strong woman. Strong in character, strong in faith. Full of life and love for her children and everyone around her. You were the light in her heart. She will now be the light in both your lives forever.
Tiffany was a wonderful, caring person and a great mom. As David’s current teacher I know how much she supported not only her sons in school but their classmates and teachers as well. Tiffany would gladly go on all kinds of field trips from baseball games to the aquarium and would make sure each child had a great time learning and being out and about. She was at school for BINGO night and the more academic activities like the science fair. She was serious about important things, yet was full of fun and laughter.
I miss her so much!
JASON & DAVID, WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL, CARING AND LOVING PERSON.
YOUR MOM TOUCHED US ALL IS A SPECIAL WAY. SHE LOVED YOU BOYS SO MUCH AND WAS SO PROUD OF YOU BOTH! YOU ARE BOTH LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH A GREAT MOM AND WE WERE FORTUNATE TO HAVE HER IN OUR LIVES. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! Call us if you need anything. Love & Prayers, Keith & Dottie Steel.
I only knew Tiffany a short time while I worked at Dollar. She was always nice and she was willing to help anyone that she came to know. She will be missed!
We the Colgan family are deeply sorry to hear of this loss of a very wonderful human being, God Bless
Jason and David, Thank you for sharing your wonderful mom with us here. She will be deeply missed by us all.
Thinking of you Jason and David and your family at this time of sorrow….Our prayers are with you.
Love,
The Neirs
Jim, Cathy, Christopher, and Katrina