Honor Tamara's Legacy: Support Her Memorial

It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of our beloved mom. She was truly one of a kind—full of light, love, strength, and grace. For nearly two years, she bravely fought a relentless battle with ovarian cancer. Tamara endured countless surgeries, rounds of chemotherapy, and experimental treatments. No matter how difficult it got, she never gave up. She found strength in every moment and always, always kept her heart open and her spirit positive.

Tamara was an inspiration to everyone who knew her. Her courage, her laughter, and her endless compassion were magnetic. She loved nature, butterflies, rainbows, yoga, dolphins, and of course tacos. She believed in the power of healing, love, and light—and she shared those gifts freely with those around her. Tamara dedicated her time and energy into helping families with children who have Autism. She helped hundreds of families learn how to understand and communicate with their children with Autism.

Now, as we face the deep pain of losing her, we also find ourselves trying to navigate the costs of her final arrangements. We want to honor her the way she lived—with beauty, peace, and love. We’re raising funds to help cover funeral and memorial expenses so we can give her the farewell she truly deserves.

If you’re able to donate, no matter the amount, it means more to us than words can say. If you can’t give financially, simply sharing this page helps more than you know.

Thank you for your kindness, your prayers, and for helping us celebrate the incredible woman our mom was.

With love and gratitude,

Jenna (daughter), Michael (son), Troy (Husband), Shirley (Mother)