Tonda K. Westmoreland age 79 of Lincoln passed away May 16, 2023. She was born May 28, 1943 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Wallace and Phyllis A. (Larson) Johnson.
Survivors include her daughter Katherine (Westmoreland) Blanchard of Lincoln, son and daughter-in-law Robert and Tammy Westmoreland of El Cajon, California, daughter Tami Westmoreland of Lincoln, daughter Adri Ann Durand of Lincoln, daughter and son-in-law Courtney and Jim Farkas of Lincoln. Sister Carla McNeal of Lincoln. 6 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Tonda is preceded in death by her husband Layne “Skip” Westmoreland, her parents, sons Todd Westmoreland and Stuart Shaw, sister Shirlene Becklund and a brother Gary Johnson.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Wyuka Cemetery, section 29.
To Tonda‘s family and her close girlfriend group, my heart goes out to you all. I have really enjoyed getting to know Tonda over the years, and hearing all of the stories about her family, friends, her hairdresser, and her hairdressers children.. she loved you people♥️. I will really miss her, she was a one of a kind lady.
Rest in peace Tonda…
A beautiful, classy, and kind woman. It was a pleasure to meet you and care for you Tonda, rest in eternal peace.
So sorry to hear this. You are in my thoughts.
Deepest Sympathy. ,Always thought she was the most beautiful girl! Knew Tonda thru our Arkansas cousins, Billie Jean & Gloria; Bud & Lois (Wilson) Johnsons girls. Also, we lived in Randolph, the children of Paul & Lorraine (Wilson) Wattier. Last saw Gary at MB & Lois’ 60th Ann several yrs ago in Ark. So sorry to just learn of his passing now. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. PAULA SUE WATTIER RASMUSSEN
Tami, we are so sorry to hear about your mom. She looks like a beautiful woman so now we know where you get your good looks! May you find peace in the memories you hold close to your heart. Hugs.
Tonda welcomed me at the round table in the back where she presided. Here at Aivia she’s mentored me socially. I didn’t know her long but felt I knew her well and loved her. Tonda was the best broad ever, who did it “her way”…
Tonda,
Now who will tell me when I have food on my beard?
Tell me when my shirttail is out?
Tell me”Quit criticizing me!”?
And so many more things that endeared you to me.
You’ll never know how much I have already missed you and will till I die.
Vernon
Cathy and Robert and families, I know she fought a tough fight for the past several years. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will miss our emails to each other and will always have a special place in my heart for her. Due to my work schedule I will be unable to join you.
Allen
She was the definition of class. We went to the same high school and both of us worked at Goodyear, but it was only the last few years we have had contact with each other. I am glad the series of health problems are over for her, although the loss to her family is huge. My deepedst condolences to all of you and she had some amazubg friends who will miss her tremendously. Peace be with all of you, and RIP, Tonda. Loved you to the moon and back.
Hi Tami,
Sorry for the your loss, Tami and family!! Its always so hard!!
Quick story, I remember meeting Tonda on Euclid and you made her show us her gun that she carried in her purse. She was bad ass!!!!!Lov that about her!!!Take good care❤️🩷
Dear Tonda,
While we are planning our family trip to visit you in Lincoln again this year, we heard you are gone. You were always so kind to me and Elicia, so patient to my mom Ginny and dad Jeffery, no matter where we met in Taiwan, or in the US. I will always remember your warm welcome, things you taught me, stories you told me during my last visit. You will forever be in our hearts and minds.
Candace, Elicia, Ginny and Jeffery Lee
From Portland, OR and Taipei, Taiwan
We will miss you Miss Tonda.
You were such a powerful and beautiful woman that I hope to be like. I was always excited to have you on the schedule at physical therapy and get to chat with you during your exercises. Enjoy paradise.
We’ll see you later.
Im sorry for your loss.
Tonda will always hold a special place in my heart.
I’ll never forget her smile, her kindness/our joking around together and her love for her family.
Dear Tonda,
While we are planning our family trip to visit you in Lincoln again this year, we heard you are gone. You were always so kind to me and Elicia, so patient to my mom Ginny and dad Jeffery, no matter where we met in Taiwan, or in the US. I will always remember your warm welcome, things you taught me, stories you told me during my last visit. You will forever be in our hearts and minds.
Candace, Elicia, Ginny and Jeffery Lee
From Portland, OR and Taipei, Taiwan
To Tonda’s family. I stopped at Woodlands assisted living today and saw a floral bouquet from Tonda’s service. Tonda was so kind to my mom. She ate with us one Saturday and we ate hot dogs and cookies. Tonda laughed that she never liked hot dogs much and that day she had 3. But said she would deny it. Such a kind women, lovely women.
Enjoyed getting to know her over the past year. She was special.