TAMARA SHAW HALL 1950 - 2018
FLORIDA - Tamara Shaw Hall died unexpectedly on June 25, 2018 in Florida at the age of 67 from a health problem following surgery. She was the daughter of Patricia Shaw Hall and the late James W. Hall, Jr. Tami grew up in Putnam Connecticut. In 1969 she graduated from Putnam High School where she was a cheerleader, a drum majorette, and a member of the girl's basketball team. Tami's siblings include James W. Hall III (Missy Heidelberger Hall), twin sisters Faith Mercedes Hall (Chuck St. Pierre) and Florence Ellen Hall (Carl Lajeunesse), and Russell Hall (Nanci).
Tami was married first to Michael Deary, Sr. Even though the marriage ended, Tami remained close to the large extended Deary family. In 1988, Tami married Charles Joseph (Jody) Heidelberger, Missy's older brother. They enjoyed 30 wonderful years together. Tami was an incredible mother for her son Michael Deary, Jr. and daughter Shannon Deary Zifcak. She just as strongly lovingly guided her stepchildren Michael and Lauren, and Kiersten. And Nana simply adored her beautiful grandchildren Jacob, Benjamin and Grace Zifcak, and step grandson Brenden Womack. Over the years, Tami and Jody gave shelter and comfort to other young persons who needed it at the time.
Tami was a talented nurse who provided skilled and compassionate care to children and adults in different educational and health care settings in northeastern Connecticut. For a number of years, she cared for residents at Westview Health Care Center in Dayville, CT. Later, until her retirement in 2015, Tami continued her career of service to students in the Sweeny School within the Windham School System who required skilled nursing care during their educational day. As everyone who spent any time with Tami knows very well, she was a voracious reader. Without exaggeration, Tami read more books in a typical year that most persons read in a lifetime. Tami was, for over 50 years, an avid Beach Boys fan. Before and during her retirement, she and Jody attended dozens of Beach Boys concerts around the country. Tami and Jody lived most of their years together at a home on the shores of Witches Woods Lake in South Woodstock CT, which is connected to Upper Bungee Lake. In the dead of winter in 2010, a horrible fire destroyed the house and most of the contents. Tami and Jody regrouped with the generous help of friends and strangers who provided food, clothing, and shelter while a new house was built on the site. Tami and Jody were forever grateful for the generosity and love they experienced during this difficult time. They were particularly thankful for the valiant efforts of the Bungay Fire Department in fighting the fire in very challenging wintery conditions. Tami partially expressed her gratitude by enlisting as a volunteer member of the Bungay Fire Brigade.
Relatives, friends, and others are invited to attend a memorial service for Tami to be held beginning 4:30 pm on Saturday July 28 at the Living Faith United Methodist Church, 53 Grove St, Putnam, CT. Upon Tami's request, memorial donations may be made in her name to the Scholarship Fund at Putnam High School, 152 Woodstock Avenue, Putnam CT 06260 or to the Bungay Fire Department, 1256 CT 171, South Woodstock CT 06267.
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We will remember Tami's beautiful smile because that is what she always greeted us with! She will be missed deeply. Love and prayers to Jody and her family.
Karen Marshall
July 27, 2018
Fran Blanchette Pittman
July 6, 2018
Fran (Blanchette) Pittman
July 5, 2018
My condolences to Tamara's entire family as well as her close friends. May she Rest in Peace.
Debbie Farrell
July 5, 2018
Sorry to the family for your loss may Tami RIP
Linda Sadowski
July 5, 2018
The World has lost a wonderful woman, one filled with compassion, joy and much love for her family and friends.
My heart goes out to her family and friends who have a void in their life now. My their memories of her help ease their pain until they all meet again.
Carol Bridges StJohn
Carol Bridges StJohn
July 5, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. Tami was a wonderful person and nurse. I had the privilege of working with her at Westcott Care Center. May God be with all of you during these hard days ahead. Heaven has definitely gained a beautiful angel!
Diana Wilds
July 3, 2018
Just today, I was doing a search to see if I could find classmates from Windham Tech's nursing program. I came across Tammy's name, and thought, "oh good, we can connect on FB!" But, sad to say, with a bit of reading, I found that she has very recently passed on. I remember her 'way back then as a great student nurse, one of the instructors' favorites. ...and to find out now, that she was a Beach Boy fan! So very sad to see this news...my condolences to her family
Marcia Winters
Classmate
July 3, 2018
So sad. Sorry Jody and family. We worked together for many years @ now Davis place. Sincerely, Sheila Richardson
July 3, 2018
When I think of Tami (and Jodi) I think of the parties they would have on the lake. I could hear them them echoing down the cove to my house. My deepest condolences to the whole family. Danielle Sheldon. (Tracy and Michael Thompson's daughter)
July 2, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
David, Karen and family.
Karen Yearick
Coworker
June 29, 2018
To All Family Members, Friends, and Acquaintances,
My wife Dee and I have known Tami for many years. The relationship we had with her as well as her family has been one filled with Love, Compassion, and sincerity. Through the years Tami and Jody would host outdoor parties that sometimes lasted through to the next day. Tami would start the festivities each time by having everyone say the "Pledge of Allegiance" then Gathering everyone in prayer where she would read from a list that she had compiled citing the Names of each Soldier who lost their lives protecting our freedom. This was the measure of compassion and respect that Tami had for Life. Jody and Family, Please know that she is still with us looking down on you providing guidance and love to all of you through GOD's spirit. Those of us who have had the pleasure to know her I think would agree that Heaven now has another Angel, and that the world seems a lesser place without her existence. Dee and I love all of you. May GOD ease your pain.
Until we meet again Tami,
Love Barry & Deirdre Lee
BARRY & DEIRDRE LEE
Friend
June 29, 2018
Ill always remember you Tammi...RIP
Sarah Parker
Friend
June 28, 2018
My heartfelt condolences to Jody and family. Tammi was a wonderful woman. She had this way of turning any event into a creative story. Always brought a smile to my face to read these stories. She was a great friend in school and later. She will never be forgotten. RIP Tammi. The Beach Boys are playing your song.........
Sarah Parker. (Fletcher)
Classmate
June 28, 2018
R.I.P. Tamara
Dennis & Noreen Rae
Friend
June 28, 2018
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