Christina Hanks
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Of your mercy, please pray for the repose of the soul of
Christina “Tina” Elizabeth Spiegel Hanks
January 5, 1946–January 29, 2024
All are invited to Tina’s funeral at 1:30pm tomorrow, Saturday, February 24.
Almighty God, with whom still live the spirits of those who die in the Lord, and with whom the souls of the faithful are in joy and felicity: We give you heartfelt thanks for the good examples of all your servants, who, having finished their course in faith, now find rest and refreshment. May we, with all who have died in the true faith of your holy Name, have perfect fulfillment and bliss in your eternal and everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP, Burial Rite II, pg. 503)
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On January 29, 2024, we lost our beloved mother, wife, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother Christina Elizabeth Hanks. She was born January 5, 1946 in Washington D.C. She grew up around the world, including Dhahran, Saudi Arabia and Lausanne, Switzerland. She attended high school at Brillamont International School in Switzerland.
She moved to Tucson, Arizona to attend the University of Arizona where she graduated with a degree in drama. She subsequently obtained her Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. She loved sewing, theater, reading, travel, and studying history. She dedicated her career to supporting and advocating for the disabled community.
Tina (or Tatee, as many family members referred to her) dedicated her life to being a constant source of love, generosity of spirit, and unfailing kindness, to her family and friends. She and her husband retired to Mt. Lemmon, Arizona as full time residents. They lost their home to the Aspen fire in 2003 but did not let that deter them from living where they loved. She and her husband rebuilt their home where she remained until her passing.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Hanks; her sister, Caroline Furman; her niece and nephew, Theresa Furman and Stephen Furman; her children Kymberley Waterman Moffett (her partner Edwin Aguilar); Kevin Waterman; Kirk Alger; and, her grandchildren, J.J. Moffett V (his partner Lyla Shaw); Owen Moffett; Bailey Moffett; Maisie Moffett; Safiya Waterman; and, her great grandson, Ryder Lee Shaw.
One of her favorite authors, Leo Buscaglia, wrote: "Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." She lived her life always with that in mind and changed countless lives for the better.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating in Tina’s name to the Arizona State School for the Deaf and Blind, Tucson Campus.