Tonya Nicole Scriven, 15, died Dec. 15, 2007, due to injuries sustained in a car accident.

She was born Dec. 29, 1991, a daughter of Darlene Waterman and Tim Scriven in Coupeville.

Tonya was a sophomore at South Whidbey High School. She was kind, sensitive, caring and independent. She was an example of how students can be a force in their communities. She liked reading, animals and writing. Tonya was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Langley.

She is survived by her parents, brothers and sisters, and many relatives too numerous to name.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, Dec. 20, at the South Whidbey Assembly of God Church in Langley.

Donations are being accepted at any Wells Fargo Branch for a special account, “In Memory of Tonya Scriven.” Tonya’s family and friends have also set up collection points at Coupe’s Greenbank Store, Greenbank Farm and the Freeland Library; donations will be used to create a memorial plaque.

Arrangements were under the direction of Visser Funeral Home, Langley.