Christina "Tina" (Galvan) Gilliland
March 30, 2016
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Christina “Tina” (Galvan) Gilliland
Des Moines
Christina “Tina” Gilliland, 55, was born August 17, 1960 in Des Moines, Iowa. She passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 after a courageous battle with kidney cancer.
Christina worked for Reliable Roofing as Secretary-Treasurer, and was known to be the “glue” that kept the office running smoothly. She was a devoted member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Des Moines. Christina was the true definition of creative, you could always find her either scrap booking or journaling, and she loved sharing these gifts with her loved ones. She was incredibly artistic being a self-taught graphic designer, creating greeting cards and designing rubber stamps. She leaves a legacy of selflessness, generosity, compassion and grace. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband, Don Gilliland; children, Steven Hodges and Emily Gilliland; parents, Thomas Sr., and Linda Cross; siblings, Archie Cross, Richard (Beth) Cross, Thomas (Melinda) Cross, Jr., and Lynnette (Mike) Bullock; long-time dear friend, Sandy (Kevin) Baker; close friends, Lee Murphy and Suzanne Dean; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; and an enormous amount of beloved friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Crespin and Emily Galvan.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2016 also, at the funeral home. Private family burial will be held on Tuesday, April 5th at Glendale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Shriners Hospitals for Children or to the donor’s choice in memory of Christina.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Lois Selby
04/05/2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Tina was so friendly, loving, and so creative. I will be praying for Don, Steven, and Emily. May God give you comfort.
Lil Tina Galvan
04/04/2016
Aunt Linda and Uncle Tom - My heart is very heavy as I see you both grieving for your daughter big Tina I thank you both for Tina because my mom & dad would have named me something different.....big Tina has made this world a better place she has left us all very special memories. Big Tina is with the rest of our family now, we will always miss her but when I see and/or wear purple that we both took as our favorite color I will think of her often. I love you both so deeply.
Love lil Tina
Sandra Finley
04/03/2016
My condolences to your family Linda and Tom. I understand that the grief is overwhelming when your child dies especially the first born. Know that she is now in GODS arms and made whole again. My thoughts and prayers are with the Cross Family
Donnie Joe (& Julie) Simpson
04/03/2016
Uncle Tom and Aunt Linda -
I am so sorry for your loss. Tina and I had a lot of laughs together and I will miss hearing her call me "Cuz".
Our family has once again experienced yet another loss, but we'll bounce back because we're strong like that - because we are the Cross family.
Karen aand C.J. Knegten
04/03/2016
Oh dear sweet Tina,
We will miss you and the joy you brought into our lives. Our deepest condolences to your entire family, especially Don, Stephen and Emily.
Darcy Schroeder
04/03/2016
My sincere condolences to Tina's family and friends. Heaven has gained an angel and those of us left on earth are mourning the loss of this amazing and special woman. Saying prayers and sending hugs!
Marlena Remington
04/03/2016
Heaven gained a very special angel. Prayers to her husband Don children Steven and Emily also to her parents, brothers and sister and her extended family. Tina was a great lady always had a smile on her face. She will be missed by many. Please dear lord give her family the strength they are going to need to make it through this very difficult time. RIP Tina
Jo Jo Gillespie
04/02/2016
I am Soooo Very saddened and Sorry for the passing of Tina. I will be forever grateful that we reconnected on FB. It was like we never parted from Jr.High. Always such a kind soul and a Beautiful smile. I will sooo miss her. Sending prayers to All of her family during this very difficult time.
Archie R. Cross
04/01/2016
Even though I cannot see you, Hear you or Touch you,Your always with me Sissy in my Heart and always have been, And even though in life we went our separate ways, God always brought us back together, But the Greatest thing of all is He will do that once again !!! I love you !!! And as you said to me before your passing, You will see me again and I Thank God for that ...
Cheryl Moore
04/01/2016
My condolences to your family. She will be missed deeply by all that knew Tina. RIP Tina.
Dewey and Melony Sickels
04/01/2016
Mike, Lynnie and family:
We are so saddened to hear about the passing of your beautiful sister. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
Sandy Armstrong Perez
04/01/2016
My prayers to the family she was a great lady. I know she is with God looking down on all .RIP love you
Margaret Shook Carl
04/01/2016
Thoughts and prays comfort to Donnie's family. love Uncle Bruce and Aunt Margaret Carl
Karen Haskins-Brewer
03/31/2016
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to you all. May your memories of the beauty, kindness and selflessness Tina brought to all our lives comfort you. I wish you peace during this difficult time and the time to come. Lean in to each other and support one another as you honor her legacy.