I'm thinking of you so much sweet girl. I know you and David are so happy in each others arms again. Miss you. 

I found Rhonda online to do my hair, and when I first met her it was amazing. I came back to her a few times to get my extensions redone and she did a flawless job everytime. Last year on August 1st I came back to Arizona after being on a two month break and a couple days before coming back to Arizona I spoke to Rhonda and she told me she was ill and in the hospital again, when I got back I wanted to see her but I was a few days too late, and that just breaks my heart. Rip Rhonda

My heart is breaking.  I miss you so much. We spent so many hours together. During hair etc. talking about life and everything. You were a very close friend. I love you and am a better person for knowing you. Soar with the Angels my friend

Rhonda
I just was made aware today of your passing
I am numb. I was so sure in my heart that you would beat this beast. I was always in awe of your strength and stamina. You were a beautiful person inside and out that always gave of yourself to everyone. God takes the special ones early and now he will take care of you. I am blessed to have known you for these last few years.  Heaven opened  its doors to a beautiful angel.

My husband Peter and myself were grateful for getting to know Rhonda this past year.  We are glad she is out of pain now and will live on in our memories forever   Holly and Peter Lewis-Roberts

I found you online to do my daughters hair extensions over a year and a half ago, we spoke and hit it off. You did such excellent work! I respected how much you cared and you took the time to call me up in Idaho to explain to me how the appointments with my daughter were going. You went out of your way to make me feel as included as possible more than just paying the bill. We ended up having quite a few long conversations over the past couple of years and we both regretted not living closer because good friends can be hard to find.  
You've touched my life in a positive way Rhonda, when I think of you I'll think of beauty and friendship and I'll smile... I'll try to pass it on

Having only known Rhonda from her cutting my hair many years ago, I got to know her and how much she was loved as well as how much she persevered in her courageous fight against cancer as I paid my final respects. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. R.I.P. Rhonda

Have a safe journey our prayers are with you.

Rhonda, I just left your beautiful service and am still in disbelief... I have so many memories of you. I remember you doing my nails when I was a little girl, doing my hair for a school dance. Mostly I remember you taking me to Big Surf!!! I think it was you and your friend Gina. My own sister wouldn't take me, because I was a brat....but YOU DID!!! May you rest in peace, out of pain, in a place where you will stay young and beautiful!!!

I never met her in the flesh, but I talked to her on the phone. She gave her heart to the Lord on one phone call. She changed after that, she saw what she was lookng for all her life. That was somebody she could love without being hurt. It was a relief to her, I believe it is why she didn't fear death, but she wanted to be healed so she could go on with her new life. Jesus had different plans for her. She doesn't have to feel pain any more. She can be with Him and  have a beautiful life filled with joy,

David...Our prayers go out for Rhonda,yourself and the family during this loss of life way too soon...may God bless all as you mourn.

Thoughts with David and your family stay strong and take care of yourself I'm sure that's what the brave lady would have wanted..So many people forget the person or people left behind..God bless to you both..stay strong bro.x

To my beautiful friend: I have known you since we were in grade school, and have so, many beautiful memories of our childhood together. We were together more than we were apart during our pre teen years. I was thinking about all the weekends spent at 
R and G Ranch swimming. All the iodine and baby oil with aluminum foil, we had a great Tans!!!! Going to 4-H with our dogs and all the sleep overs. I always loved to come and get my nails done to catch up on what was going on in our busy grown up life's. 
My memories are endless of how much fun we had together and what an amazing friend you were to me. My only regreats are that life got busy, school was done and we grew up even more and I 
didn't make the time to stay current in our lives. I will forever be greatful to have been a friend of such an amazing beautiful person on the inside and out!!!! I love you Rhonda, you will forever have a part of my heart!! ❤❤ Rest your beautiful heart and feel no pain!
Your friend forever Patti Harper Meyer

We've known Rhonda most of her life and watched her brave battle with her illness. We find peace  knowing she is out of pain and has passed over and is with her beloved dogs. May she rest in peace.

I met Rhonda when we worked at Arizona Center together in 1991. She did my hair, invited me into her home on many occasions. She was my friend and I loved her. We spoke again after she'd been fighting breast cancer. Rhonda was beautiful inside and out and I am blessed to have known her.

Oh Rhonda.....A beautiful woman, a beautiful soul taken way too soon. Nobody deserved to go through the pain that you suffered for so long and YOU did it with such style and such grace. David loved you more than you probably ever knew. He cherished you more than you could have ever imagined. Fly free beautiful angel. I have my two little babies up there with you. I ask you with honor to please watch over them and shine your beautiful light over them.

I've known Rhonda for many, many years. She was a dear friend and the gal who cut my hair for so many of those years. I had so hoped she would be able to win the battle with her cancer, but in the end it finally won. She fought long and hard. I missed those days of sitting in her chair listening to the tales of events in her life while she was cutting my hair. May peace and love be with you Rhonda.

I had a great time with Rhonda this last 18 mounths.taking her to dog shows,dog training,dinners,movies,concerts.She was always ready to go even though she was in pain.I love you Rhonda and will take care of and  love your Tarah or as you been telling me shes your dog

I was halfway there before I realized I had forgotten your soup.typical me, what a dingbat, I figured I'd stop by first, ask if you even like chicken and rice soup and then go backI guess I knew something was wrong the second I stepped into your room..there were too many people therethe last time I saw you it was just you and I..and Oliver..I don't even remember what we were talking about but we both started laughing.I can't remember for the life of me what we were laughing about but it was a good laugh, the full body, wipe your eyes kind and you looked at me and said that felt goodI was both worried and relived as I stepped into your room this time..I figured with this many visitors, someone had already brought you soup..I was wrongI guess I wasn't supposed to bring you lunch today..I was supposed to say goodbye.     I guess the thing that really just  punches me in the gut about this,  is that we are the same age..I guess in my head, death belongs to those who have lived full long lives..death simply does not happen to someone in their 40sI didn't go there to say goodbyeI went there to bring you lunchI was hoping we could just have lunchI didn't cry in front of your mother..I held it together until I got in my carperhaps I've spent too much time in the company of German Shepherds but my first thought was what about Tara?......who is going to explain to this beautiful creature that her mother is never coming home?......that she will never feel her mother's touch or hear her voice again.and I cried..for you, my friend..and for your precious little girlI cried because I was supposed to bring your lunchI held my dog and cried.and eventually I drove awayI know there is nothing I can do for you anymore..and I know Tara is ok and happy and loves Jeff very much..so the only thing I can do is promise you that I will always be there for Tara.anything she needs or wants, she can always count on meI know you would do the same for meuntil we meet again, my friend, you will remain in my heart.
Love,
AJ
(and Oliver and Cracker Jack)

I knew Rhonda from the Freestone Park German Shepherd Club.  She had mentioned she was very ill but she never let that stop her from coming to our classes.  Her dogs were her life.  She had a lot of information on training and was always willing to help.  We will miss her but know she has crossed the Rainbow Bridge and is now with all those she loved and lost.

I was a loyal client of rhondas for 7 plus years when i resided in New Mexico we also did many extension trade shows together nationwide after i relocated back to az with my business  my empathy is with the family   Hairdoc TK

Its hard to express your feelings when you know someone so long,who has suffered so long, and passes to young. I gain comfort in knowing Rhonda has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge to be with our Lord and her beloved dogs. And no longer suffers in pain. Love Hugs and Kisses Rhonda Love You.

How wonderful hat you were able to earn the CGCU title for Tara. We will dearly miss you at our training classes.

I knew Rhonda for 22 years and can say she was like a little sister to me. I tried to be of help to her as much as I could and shared the love for all our German Shepherds. She is hopefully reunited with Tank,Tazzy,Little Tank,Titan,and Topaz. We will miss you sweet friend. Hugs to Gloria and Connie. Love, Mary

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Rhonda Kay VanLanding

24 November, 1967 – 7 August, 2015

Lakeshore Mortuary

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