Tamara June Hess
January 04, 1976 - October 27, 2010
Obituary
COTTAGE GROVE-Tamara June "Tami" Hess, age 34, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, following a valiant battle against ovarian cancer. She was born on Jan. 4, 1976, in Germany, the daughter of Erwin and Gloria (Beery) Kamrath. Tami graduated from UW-Oshkosh with a bachelors degree in education and completed her masters degree from UW-LaCrosse. She married Thomas Hess on Oct. 6, 2001. Tami worked at Jefferson West Elementary School for the past 10 years. She enjoyed traveling. Some of her favorite trips were to Hawaii and Boston. Tami loved to attend and watch Milwaukee Brewers games. She also spent many years cheering for the Badgers basketball and hockey teams. She enjoyed going out for dinner and a movie, shopping with her girlfriends, her bowling league, and was a fan of music. Tami was always surrounded by family, friends and her students. Her personality radiated around those she loved. Tamis zest for life was especially strong around the holidays. She loved her dog, Sophie and three cats.Tami is survived by her husband, Tom; parents, Erwin \"Skip\" and Gloria Kamrath; sister, Tina (Daric) Smith and their children, Lincoln and Bianca; parents-in-law, Keith and Mary Hess; and brother-in-law, Timothy (Kelly) Hess and their children, Ethan and Kiara. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to the Tami Hess Scholarship Fund, c/o Summit Credit Union, 6420 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, WI 53718 or a Humane Society of the donors choice.
Memorials:
Memorials may be made to the Tami Hess Scholarship Fund, c/o Summit Credit Union, 6420 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, WI 53718 or a Humane Society of the donors choice.
Visitation:
Visitation will be at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the time of the service.
Service:
A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010.
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Candy Heggie
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My thoughts and prayers go out to Tami's family. She was a very "special" person. Tami ALWAYS had a smile that drew you towards her no matter how she was feeling. She fought a hard battle and was so upbeat. She is definitely an inspiration to all of us. I will miss her but she leaves behind many good memories that hopefully will help heal the pain and loss in time. We have lost a very special person...her students have lost a wonderful teacher.
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Carrie Anschutz
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I am very sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful, beautiful woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs.
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Mike Howard Family
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Tami-You were an inspiration to all the people at West Elementary. Not only were you a super teacher, but your attitude during your sickness was extraordinary!
Thank you for all of your fine work with our kids, you truly made a positive impact on their lives.
We will dearly miss you!
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Mary Emerick
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Tami will be missed by more people than she will ever know. I have never known a more courageous person in my life. She battled cancer with a determination and positive attitude that was inspiring. Tami was a teacher all teachers should aspire to be; dedicated, stubborn when needed, nurturing and kind. Your friendship will be with me always. Love ya, Mary
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Gary Hendricks
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I did not know Tami well. But I heard much about her. She was a person I would have liked for a friend.
God be with her and God Bless her family
Gary Hendricks