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Tamara Cruz Obituary
1977 ~ 2015
Tamara Leigh Cawley Cruz, our very dear wife, mother, daughter, sister, auntie, niece, cousin, and friend, left us suddenly on August 2, 2015.
Tamara was born on October 15, 1977 to William Bruce Cawley and Corinne D'Ann Collings in Salt Lake City, UT. After graduating from Granger High School, she received an AS degree from Snow College and took additional classes at the University of Utah. Tamara was a hard worker and held positions at the U of U Admissions Office, Physicians Group of Utah, and Jordan Valley Neurology. She loved camping, Utah Grizzlies hockey, traveling, good music, photography, and her greatest happiness was being a wife and mother. Tamara married Brian Isaac Cruz on August 14, 2010 and was later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. She was overjoyed to welcome her baby girl Charlie to their family. Tamara was a kind, patient, wonderful person who cared about the things that matter the most. We will truly miss her gentle way of being in this world.
She is survived by her husband, Brian Cruz; her daughters, Charlotte, Victoria, and Rebecca; her mother and stepfather, Corinne and Steve Howick; her sister, Victoria (Guy) VanHorn; her nieces and nephews, Amelia, Ashley, Elliot, Micah, and Benjamin; her grandfather, William Collings; and her large and loving extended family. She is preceded in death by her father, Bill Cawley; her grandparents, Vern and Blanche Cawley; and her grandmother, Mae Burrell Collings.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 8, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at Taylorsville 27th Ward, 2976 Winchester Way. Viewings will be held Friday, August 7, 2015, 6-8:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, and Saturday, 10-10:45 a.m., at the church. Interment, Valley View Cemetery, 4400 West 4100 South.
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trish thomas
September 14, 2015
Tamara,
You were such a great person, so friendly, and smiling. Everyone that knew you will miss you. I am saddened your life ended too soon, with your little girl so young, I knew yoy loved being a mom. God bless you and your family left to carry on without you. I knew Tamara from work at PGU.
Mike Justice
August 12, 2015
You're in my prayers.
August 11, 2015
Know that I hold and pray for peace and healing at this time of loss and grief. May you reach one move though this time in peace and love, holding to the one life as you each walk your own path.
Love and Blessings
Effie Ehrhart
Friend of Michele Cruz
Gina Gonzalez
August 9, 2015
My dear Brian & Charlie, I really don't have no words to say. But I know that we learn to live with the pain, we love you both. Thank you Tamara for all the beautiful memories you gave to us,may the lord bless your family always. With love the Gonzalez family :)
August 7, 2015
Dearest Cruz family,
Know that you are all being held tightly in my heart.
Kathleen Bray
Redwood Valley, Ca
August 7, 2015
Holding you all tightly in my heart.
Kathleen Bray
August 7, 2015
Corrine, We are saddened by the loss of Tamara. Our hearts go out to you and your family. IWe remember the times we had with her on the cruise and at Lake Powell. She was a fun gal. Elaine & Eric
Yasemin (Meier) Rice
August 7, 2015
Tamara,
I was so saddened by the news of your passing. I was so fortunate to have you as my neighbor our freshman year at Snow College. You were such a good friend and kind to all of those around you. You were always on board for a good time, even when my car broke down on our way to Lagoon. I pray for your dear family at this tragic time. Thank you so much for happy memories.
August 7, 2015
Dear Brian,
I'm so heart sick to be sending you a condolence for Tamara. Tamara lit up the room when she walked in. Her Smile said it all !
Denise from Dr. Bliss
Laura John
August 6, 2015
Tamara, you were such a wonderful boss and friend. Thanks for everything you did, not only for me, but our whole department. I know how much you loved your family, especially your sweet daughter Charlie. I hope you had a joyful reunion with your dad. Continue to watch over your loved ones. My thoughts are with your family at this time.
Carrie Caldewey
August 6, 2015
Brian, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Know that there are many greyhound folks who are holding you in their hearts, here in California.
August 6, 2015
Dear Corinne: I am so sorry to hear of this tragic loss. May god watch over you and your family and may you know you are my in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you dear friend!
Elizabeth Hedenstrom
Jane Baker
August 6, 2015
Corinne and family, I am so very sorry to hear about your dear Tamara. May you find the strength to carry you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jane Baker
Sandra Jeffs
August 6, 2015
Dear Brian, our hearts our saddened to hear of the loss of your sweet wife Tamara and our dear neighbor...Always know Brian that we are always here for you if you ever need anything please let us know....
Chaundelle Brough
August 6, 2015
I knew Tamara from Granger High School were we served on seminary council together. She truly was such a good person and a friend to anyone and everyone. She was quiet but had such a fun, sweet, personality. When I think of Tamara I think of her beautiful smile and gorgeous hair. we haven't kept in touch over the years but the impact she made on me from the time we were aquainted is heartwarming and treasured. My deepest sympathies to her loved ones. May our Heavenly Father send his spirit to bear you up during this most difficult time. Thank You for your beautiful life and example Tamara.
August 6, 2015
Tamara: Those of your family and friends are truly saddened by your passing. We will sorely miss you. At the same time we wish for you the best of the eternal blessings which await us all and which you have now earned through your mortality with us here. God bless you, Tamara!
August 6, 2015
Oh Brian, we are so saddened that Tammy is gone for now and that you and Charley must endure such pain, which will fade with time buy never be gone. We are here for you should you need anything and don't hesitate to ask. We too are going to miss Tammy greatly. We love you Brian (poker buddy),
Ron and Betty Openshaw
Andrew Bliss
August 6, 2015
Brian, we were so shocked and heart sick to hear of Tamara's passing. She was such a joyful, loving, and beautiful person. We will miss her greatly. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult of times. With love, the staff at Bliss Dental.
Jones Jeromy
August 6, 2015
You will be loved and missed my friend. All the great times we had a Lake Powell.
Love your friend
Jeromy (Bear) Jones
Jamie Drake
August 6, 2015
Tamara,
When I think of my time at Snow College I will always think of you first. You were such a big part of my life there. Remember how frigid Nelson Hall was? I remember waking you up in the middle of the night to hold my feet so I could get warm. Haha. Funny, you were such a good friend. Some of my favorite memories of you are A Wedding Story afternoons with yummy butter dips and homemade ranch, lullabies of Beatles Doors or Monkey songs, and you always being willing to drive me home when I was homesick ( you were so cool with that Corsica). I am so glad we have kept in touch over the years. I was just reading our correspondences on FB yesterday and it made me smile how even if months or years went by we would just pick up where we left off. It was so fun to come to your baby shower and see how happy, in love and excited you were to become a mom. You are so awesome and will be remembered❤ I love you Tamara. I am a better person having known you.
Love, Jamie ( Riley) Drake
Rachael Hamstead Meza
August 6, 2015
Very very sad news, Tamara was a lovely sweet person. My heart goes out to her family and especially her little girl Charlie as I know how excited Tamara was to be a mom and couldn't wait to meet her precious baby. Tamara you will be missed!
Rich and KD Costin
August 6, 2015
Brian, We are so sadden to hear of Tamara's passing! Are hearts and prayers go out to you and Charlie at this time! She will always be in your heart and she is in ours. We love and miss you!
August 5, 2015
When I think of Tamara, I think of her smile. She grew up with my kids - Jayson, Jennie and Jake, and she was one of my girl scouts. I never saw her grumpy. My prayers and thoughts go out to the family - Corinne, Vickie and to Brian and Charlie. She will never be forgotten, but will always be missed.
Kay May
August 5, 2015
Tamara - you were one of the first people I met at IASIS. You were so sweet and helpful and I will always cherish my memories of you. I loved the fact that you shared your life with me.....pictures of family outings and little Charley. I will never forget your smile and your kind heart.
My prayers and thoughts are with the family, friends and all loved ones. Rest in Peace my sweet Tamara. You will not be forgotten.
Cynthia Hansen
August 5, 2015
Brian,
I am so sorry for the pain and sorrow that you are going through right now. There aren't ant words that can ease the pain that you are feeling right now. But you do have memories and your beautiful daughter,Charlie, to keep Tamara always close to your heart. Take comfort in knowing that one day you will be together again.
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