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Tanya Blair

1945 - 2012

Tanya Blair obituary, 1945-2012, Dallas, TX

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1945

DIED

2012

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Tanya Blair Obituary

Blair, Tanya Babette Stucki September 6, 1945 November 5, 2012 Tanya Babette Stucki Blair, 67, passed away on the evening of Monday, November 5, 2012. Born in Ogden, Utah, to Alvin and Barbara Stucki, she was an accomplished dancer and pianist and graduated valedictorian of her class at Clearfield High. She went on to study at the University of Utah, and in 1965 was the first runner up for Ms. Utah. She met her husband, Ron Blair, in 1964. He proposed on their third date, then left for an overseas assignment in the Air Force, returning a year later just before their marriage at Hill Air Force Base. They then moved to Tokyo where he served for five years, during which time they appeared in advertising campaigns for several large hotels. Tanya continued to model upon their return to the United States. In 1972, she opened the Tanya Blair Agency in Dallas, Texas, which became a driving force in the Dallas fashion market into the 1990s. They raised their three children in the Park Cities area of Dallas until moving to College Station in 2003. In 2005, they moved to Snook, Texas, and opened an art gallery, where they lived until her death. She was a loving sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Stucki; mother, Barbara Taylor Stucki; and brother, Laurrence Stucki. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, John and Katherine Blair of Austin, Texas; daughters and sons-in-law, Alexandra and Jeffrey Bates of Vienna, Va, December and Richard Hunt of Spring, Texas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Manfried Stucki and Shirley Curfman of Los Angeles, CA, Mishell and Loretta Stucki of Salisbury, MD, Kellie Stucki of Alexandria, Va.; sister and brother-in-law, Gina Stucki and Peter McDonald of Currumbin, Australia; eight grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. A family memorial service will be held in the spring of 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tanya's name to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. View her Book of Memories at CallawayJones.com Callaway-Jones Funeral Home & Crematory 979-822-3717

Published by Dallas Morning News from Nov. 15 to Nov. 18, 2012.
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Tanya allowed me to be listed with her agency giving me experiences I´ve always remembered and cherished. She was always so nice, happy and supportive of everyone. I only now came across the announcement and only wish I found it earlier.

Daniel Budd

August 5, 2022

JIM DUNN

Friend

May 11, 2017

I just found Tanya's obituary and am saddened to find out that she is gone. I worked for her in the early 70s at The Studio in Dallas. She had integrity not often found today. Rest In Peace Tanya.

George Gee

October 4, 2014

I guess any reader can tell by my continued activities on this memorial to Tanya, that I am devastated to just learn of Tanya's demise. She and I had a special line of communication that is rare between agent and talent. She trusted me and I trusted her!

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I met Tanya while coaching football at Bishop College. During that time, Tanya took a role of 36 exposures (b/w glossy) and worked me from there. After I got my professional shots done, I worked regularly. To me, Tanya was a genuine jewel. I worke for her from 1975-78. Shots from original composite RIP TB. She told me I could call her that!

Mace

April 11, 2014

Maceo Coleman

April 10, 2014

I wanted to reconnect with Tanya only to find this sad notice. She was my teacher & Ron our photographer fr.1968-69' @ Patricia Stevens
Modeling & Merch. Coll. & later my
agent. She was responsible for me becoming a prof.mk-up artist. Her
kindness & encouragement along
with her grace & elegance will be
treasured always. We have truly lost one of the class acts of all time. My prayers are with Ron & her family.

Alice Corbett

May 28, 2013

I was there at the beginning in Dallas, wish I had been here at the end. Love, Will Berrier, San Diego, CA

April 11, 2013

So sorry to hear Tanya has left this life so early. May her family and friends find comfort. I went to high school with her, and enjoyed her friendship. There is no doubt she will be greatly missed.

Kathy Cook (Glauser)

January 20, 2013

Tanya came backstage one evening in the late '70s, presented me her "Tanya Blair Agency" card and totally changed my life. I owe her so very much.

Bob Magruder

November 26, 2012

Remembering Mrs. Blair's family in heartfelt thoughts of sympathy, and hoping it helps to know that others care and share your loss.
The God of all comfort promises a time soon when death, mourning and pain will be no more

J

November 19, 2012

Blair family trust in the hearer of prayer. He will comfort you and give you peace when you turn to him. (Psalms 68:2) I offer my condolences to the family.

Cg

November 19, 2012

It was very sad hearing of Tanya's passing. She was a wonderful, unique woman. I wish I could have reconnected with her.

Elaine Moock

November 17, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear of Tanya's passing. She was a positive wonderful person. She started my modeling career. I have such fond memories of working with her in Dallas. Rest in peace, Tanya.

Alecia S.

November 16, 2012

Sorry to hear of Tanya's passing. She was a class act in every way and I enjoyed the years that I was fortunate to have worked with her. My condolences to the family.

Bob Dauber

November 16, 2012

I remember working with Tanya and her agency all during the 80's and early 90's. Always a pleasure to work with and a wonderful person to know. So sad to hear of her passing.

Beth Johnson

November 15, 2012

I am so sad to hear of Tanya Blair's passing. I worked with her and for her for 5 years everyday sitting accross from her. She was patient and kind to me. I grew to love her whacky ways over the years and her big heart. She has been on my mind for around 2 weeks and now I know why. May you rest in Peace Tanya.

November 15, 2012

I worked for Tanya from 1984-1987. So sorry to hear that she has passed away.

Ally Godfrey-Caulder

November 15, 2012

I am sad to hear of Tanya's early departure from this world...
I was a model at her agency from 1984 -86. Then worked for her as a booking agent for a couple of years. I regret not looking her up in the last years... my condolences to her sweet family.

Delinda Lewis- Ruffino

November 15, 2012

I was sorry to hear of Tanya's passing. She was my agent from 1980 until 1986 and I loved her so much. She represented me well and was always such a classy lady. My thoughts and prayers are with the family

sandi lewis

November 15, 2012

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