Rooshanak "Rose" Tajvidi

Birth date: Mar 31, 1961 Death date: Jan 7, 2020

Rooshanak “Rose” Tajvidi, age 58, of Ashburn, VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband Gregory Duff and son Austin Duff, both of Ashburn; father Khosrow Read Obituary

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Mack Wilder

248w ago

I met Rose at a northern Virginia community college dance I had already signed up to join the marines before we met. I remember telling my dad on the eve of going to boot camp I wasn't going to go in I couldn't leave Rose Dad told me they would throw me in jail if I didn't go. I really wanted to see where this chance encounter was going to go. For the next six weeks we watched General Hospital back when Luke and Laura were a thing. (March of 1980)
In boot camp our drill instructors had a hog board. It's an awful name I know. But everyone put the photos of their girlfriends on the board ,and the prize if your girlfriend was picked you got to call her from boot camp which was a big deal. I wrote her almost everyday from boot camp. I or I should say she won the first week and I called her from Paris Island. We reconnected on facebook as friends many years later and I would see her posts and I got to see her family then her post just stopped I didn't have anyway of contacting her and I didn't have a good feeling about it. I did a random google search today. My deepest sympathies go out to her friends and family.

Ellie Ash

284w ago

I went to elementary school with Rooshanak. She stood out from all my classmates as I only remember her ( save the Asian kid who was always far more advanced than I in math!). Our teacher was unconventional in her approach and even allowed us to changed our names...if we liked. I believe Rooshanak was the only student inclined to do so and she chose the name Judy!
I've thought of her quite a bit in the last few years. Googled her, but hadn't found any info. I assumed she'd returned to Iran as I thought her father worked for the embassy here. I tried searching again today and came up with this obit. So VERY sorry to hear of her passing. But glad to see she did not return to Iran, but lived a full life in the US with much laughter ( based on the memories posted here).
I am sorry not to have reconnected, I'm sure she would have had a good belly laugh over her Judy persona. My condolences to her family and friends. Godspeed to you all.
Deepest Sympathies,
Ellie Ash, nee Sutton

Crystal James

288w ago

My dear friend Rose,
You were a ray of light. When I moved away from Virginia 5 years ago, I knew I'd miss our budding friendship. We clicked as if we were friends for a decade. Our morning chats always lasted way longer than I meant so I'd have to come into work a little earlier each day. I knew I'd miss our snack times and lunch get together and especially our midday pick me ups. The amount of laughter we consumed in a sea of corporate politics was astonishing. Sometimes people come into your life and at the surface of age, background, culture, you might not think we have anything in common but our souls found something right away. Something indescribable. Something that was warm and fun. We found laughter from the first moment of working together. It was special. It helped me through my work days. I'll never forget your love for saying the word "bubbles" or how you lit up talking about your family. I'll never forget the day you snuck your dog into work. The rule follower in me could not believe it but you taught me to soak up the moment and to live a little bit more rock n roll. I'll never forget how much belly laughter we had in such a short time. I'll never forget how you became one of my favorite humans. Thank you for bringing me joy. And listening to me rant. And for giving me advice. And for letting me breathe and take time outs at your desk whenever I needed it. You were a special person and I'm heartbroken the world is missing you.

Tommy Heflin

298w ago

It's been 35 years now. I was a young 25 year old army veteran that had just returned to Virginia. I was living in Woodbridge. A buddy of mine asked me if I wanted to go have a drink at a local restaurant/bar called Charlie Brown's. We arrived and went to the bar for a drink. At that moment my life changed for the better when an angel appeared. Her eyes were liquid beauty and her smile was pure. Her name was Rooshanak Tajvidi. I was in love. Yes love at first sight does exist. I was also speechless and never had the courage to ask her out. My friend knew I had a crush on her and one night went over to her and told her. It was the beginning of a 3 year relationship I will cherish forever. Rooshanak was the most kind loving person I have ever known. She had just graduated from Mason working as a bartender and eventually for Sharpe. I was working at the Saudi Arabian Embassy. We were young and living life to the fullest. She lit up the room and turned heads. I considered myself the luckiest man alive. We laughed we cried and we lived. The stories I could tell. I just learned of her passing today April 25, 2020 and was absolutely crushed. The tears began to flow and the memories came rushing back. It's been 35 years but it seems like yesterday I was sitting across from her in York Steak House sharing a meal and talking. I don't mean to ramble. I would like to offer my condolences to her husband, son and family. Your wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend Rooshanak will never be forgotten. P.S. I never called her Rose. It was always Rooshanak. What a beautiful name. Sincerely, Tommy Heflin......

Stephanie Hedrick

313w ago

My dearest Rose,
From the first time I met you it was clear that we were meant to not just be colleagues but to be friends. You made such a positive difference for me when we worked on projects together, talked through work situations, or chatted about our families and personal lives. The miles between Colorado and Virginia were erased when we talked.

For those of us who knew and loved you there will forever be a dark spot upon the sun.

Rest well, my good, true friend.

Stephanie

Frank Mahoney

313w ago

Rosie, it was a pleasure knowing you and being able to call you my friend. We had so much fun at Sharp, and you’ll be happy to know we all showed up. You still draw a crowd and will be greatly missed but fondly remembered. You touched so many lives, all for the better. Our lives were all enriched to have known you.
Crue Rules Rosie. I’m sure you’re in the front row at the concerts in heaven.
Love
Frank

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313w ago

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Linda Benavidez

313w ago

in honor of Rooshanak.

My Dear, Sweet, Rose: It has been such a pleasure working with you these last four years. You have been the best co-worker and friend anyone could ask for. I will miss our morning chats over one, and sometimes two, cups of "covfefe" to get us ready for the day! I was always happy to see your car parked in the garage/parking lot depending on where we were working that day, knowing I would have a buddy to make me laugh. I will always remember your kindness when I lost two of my dogs last year. You comforted me and gave me a beautiful rainbow bracelet with a dog paw on it. You also gave me a card to remind me that my babies had gone "over the rainbow bridge". I will never forget your thoughtfulness in that moment. Everyone will remember your love of music and your knowledge of rock and roll. No one could match your wit when it came to that subject, you knew everything. No sense in trying to compete with you in that area, you were the Rock 'n' Roll Queen. Thank you so much for sending me live videos from the Queen concert that I was not able to attend this past year. You made sure to get close ups of Adam Lambert, the front man for the tour, knowing that I really, really like him!! ha. You made me feel like I was there with your videos. So thoughtful of you. I will miss you so much, Rose. I could go on and on about your generosity, it was genuine and just natural for you. You had a real love of people and always wanted to give of yourself, such a beautiful gift. Rest in peace my dear, sweet, friend. Linda B.

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Dana Mclee-Mcdavid

313w ago

in honor of Rooshanak.

Rose you will be sorely missed. 2020 was going to be the year that I was going to hang out with you and go to a few concerts I will do my best to party hard like you did my friend. You were always very candid and a joy to be around. I will miss your laughter. If I wanted to know about a new place to eat or a place to go to for happy hour you would always know of a good spot. When I worked at TASC you took me to so many spots that I truly enjoyed and through out the years still recommended so places that my husband and I have enjoyed. The heavens truly have an angel who enjoyed life to the fullest. May you now RIP.

Courtney Clatterbuck

313w ago

Rose -

Seeing you in the office was always such a highlight in my day. Every week we would talk about how awesome the concerts we saw were the previous weekend and how excited we were for the concerts we were going next. Every interaction with you was always so positive and would leave a smile on my face. You are such a rockstar. It brings me deep sorrow to think about losing you. You were such a beautiful soul in a dark world. I pray that your family is able to find peace while grieving your loss.

Courtney

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