of Mountain Home, AR
January 18, 1944 - August 25, 2024
Daniel Ralph Tardiff, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away August 25, 2024, aged 80. He was kind, loyal and his humor was cherished.
Daniel was born to Rudolph and Bertha Tardiff in Bristol, Connecticut. A proud alumnus of Central High School and the University of Maryland, he served in the Army for 20 years and retired as Sergeant First Class. He continued to serve his country as a civilian contractor training soldiers after he retired.
Daniel was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion and the VFW.
He loved taking his family out for food. He enjoyed mystery and crime shows and British humor. He bribed his grandchildren with chocolate milk and ice cream, he enjoyed playing cribbage and tending to his orange cat, "Not My Cat", who became a part of his daily routine. His generosity knew no bounds among his family.
Daniel loved his wife of 24 years, Gertrude ''Trudy'' Tardiff who he continued to care for until his death. He is survived by Trudy; his son, Kyle (and Eyvette) Tardiff of Gassville, Arkansas and his daughter, Beth (and William) Baugh of Fort Smith, Arkansas. He leaves behind his cherished granddaughters, whom he affectionately called his "Sugar-Doodles", Hannah (and Bradley) Holloway, Mikayla Beck, Morgan Beck, Natalie Beck, Megan Tardiff and Aimee Tardiff. He is also survived by his grandsons, Trenton Tardiff, Andrew Tardiff, Wyatt Baugh, Harrison Baugh and his great-grandchildren Avery McClain, Kayson Cooper, Miles Werner, Desmond Holloway and Levi Holloway.
Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Bertha Tardiff and his sister, Carol Tardiff Testerman.
In honoring his life, we remember Daniel's favorite quote, ''Bah Humbug'', a testament to his unique sense of humor and perspective on life. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew him.
Mass will be held at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church on August 31, 2024 at 10:00 AM and a Memorial Service at Roller Funeral Home, Mountain Home at 12:00 PM.
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8 Condolence(s)
Alvie
Friday, August 30, 2024
Dan, words cannot express how much you affected my life. I may not have said it often but I loved you and always thought of you as my second dad. I enjoyed you sharing our Christmas vacations, your stays at the house and the very short and to-the-point phone calls. Your wisdom was always heard. I thank you for that, your humor and your wit (and the Firebird was great, too!). I am proud to have served with you in uniform and enjoyed hearing all your stories - each time you'd repeat them. My last memory of you is sitting at a picnic table at Kyle's church with your arm propped on your cane and smiling at something one of your grandkids said or did. I'm glad my beautiful girls and my beautiful nephews and nieces had such a great grandpa. You have many qualities any dad would strive to emulate and I hope I can achieve. I have and will miss you, Dan. I'm not sure you'd like a lit candle so I'll just leave a newspaper by the chair for you.
Kyle, Beth and Trudy, I'm very sorry for your loss. Dan can never be replaced and certainly never duplicated. He was a good man with one of the biggest hearts ever.
Sincerely, Alvie
Tim Harris
Friday, August 30, 2024
Condolences and prayers for the Tardiff Family...
Diane and Seth Teel
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
We are very Sadened by your loss. We are praying for your
Family.
Teri Martens
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Thank you for your service
William Baugh
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Will miss you Dad and your unique sense of humor.
Trenton Tardiff
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
We’ll miss you grandpa. Thank you for the good times. Rest easy.
Roger and Shawn Gilley
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Kyle and family,
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing! You are all in our prayers.
CLAYTON ALLEN