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Natalie Dumbaugh Obituary
Oct. 12, 1987 - Nov. 28, 2009
Natalie Winnifred Dumbaugh, 22, of Sarasota, died in Sarasota Nov. 28 as the result of a motorcycle accident.
Natalie was born in Sarasota Oct. 12, 1987. She is survived by her parents, Dorothy Tuccinardi and Roy Dumbaugh of Sarasota; sisters Carmen (Steven) Phillips, also of Sarasota, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Abigail Dumbaugh of the United States Navy; and grandmother, Winnifred Dumbaugh of Sarasota. Other Sarasota relatives include uncles John (Barbara), Robert and James Dumbaugh and aunt Roberta Tuccinardi. Beloved cousins Jeris and Lisa Tuccinardi of Sarasota, 1st Lt. Elizabeth Dumbaugh of the United States Army and Victoria Dumbaugh of Boston will cherish memories of Natalie in their hearts forever. Many aunts, uncles and cousins across the U.S. and Canada are part of her extended family. Also grieving for her is special friend, Mitchell Fox of Bradenton.
Natalie was a 2006 graduate of Booker High School V.P.A., a 2008 graduate of Manatee Community College and was currently a student at U.S.F., Tampa. She would have graduated in 2010 and had planned to become a music teacher. She was a member of the International Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa.
Music was Natalie's passion throughout her short life. She was a member of the Sarasota Youth Opera throughout elementary, middle and high school. She performed with the Key Chorale for two years, and sang in the choir at First Presbyterian Church in Sarasota for two years while attending M.C.C. She performed at every opportunity no matter how small the role and took great pride in learning challenging pieces, often in a foreign language. Natalie's encyclopedic knowledge of music delighted all who knew her. She was a member of The Cotillion Club of Sarasota during middle and high school.
A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2256 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, with a reception following in the Fellowship Hall.
Donations may be made in Natalie's honor to the Music Program at the State College of Florida, and can be sent to State College of Florida Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 1849, Bradenton, FL 34206.
As a small child, Natalie proclaimed, "I'm just like Mary Poppins; practically perfect in every way!"
Moreover, she was.
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Memories and Condolences
for Natalie Dumbaugh
Liz Cousins
September 19, 2010
I am a long-out of touch friend of Carmen's and was trying to get in touch with her when I discovered this impossibly sad news. My heart is heavy and sad for your entire family.
Barbara Beattie
December 11, 2009
To Dorothy and family-
I send my sincerest condolences for your loss of Natalie. My daughter (Lia Weiner) and I remember her well, as an independent, outgoing girl who was always smiling. It is indeed a tragedy that her positive persona is no longer among us. However, I know she will live on in your hearts and through her music. My heartfelt wishes for strength at this very difficult family time.
Justin Hall
December 8, 2009
To family & friend's of Natalie , I send my deepest sympathies and my only regret is not having the pleasure of meeting my cousin Natalie . God bless you all , sincerely Justin Hall
Leona Collesano & Angela Campos
December 8, 2009
Dorothy and family,
We are so saddened by your loss. Its so tragic when God takes the lives of those we love at such a young age. Know that now she is serving a new mission and she will be in your hearts forever.
Beth Bloechl
December 7, 2009
Dear Dorothy and Roy,
Natalie was a very fine and gifted young woman and she will be sorely missed by all who knew her and experienced her lovely voice. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
December 7, 2009
Dear Dorothy and Family,
My condolences on your loss. Your library "family" keeps you in it's thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Sharon Robinson
Francine DiFilippo Kent
December 7, 2009
Dearest Friends,
Peter, Skye, and I were totally surpised and so very saddened by the news of Natalie's unexpected passing on to glory. We have such wonderful memories of the girls spending time together teaching Skye about family. Natalie serving as an older sister to Skye.
So, my thoughts are of her in heaven, safe and smiling, teaching the flowers to sing.
We will keep you in our prayers so that the days rest easy and the memories are sweet.
Averill Summer
December 6, 2009
Dear Family and Friends of Natalie,
I would like to express my profound sympathy at your loss. I had the privilege of working with Natalie in the USF Women's Chorus, Bel Canto, this semester. She was a lovely girl and showed much promise as a future music educator. We will miss her in Bel Canto very much. God bless you in this time of grief.
Sincerely, Averill Summer (USF music professor)
December 6, 2009
Roy and family,
We were saddened to read of the death of your Natalie. May the Holy Spirit fill you with His comfort, strength, and peace at this most difficult time and always. We'll keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless You and all those you love,
Roy and Betsy Whalen
Sue Fredenburg
December 5, 2009
Dear friends,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Memorial Service today was a beautiful tribute to Natalie. I remember first meeting the girls when they were so little years ago at Wilkinson El. when Dorothy & I were working there. My heart aches for your loss.
Kay Stephenson Davis
December 5, 2009
Dear Roy, Dorothy and Family:
May memories sustain you at this sad time of your lives. My twin brother, Ken and myself are so saddened and sorry we cannot be with you and the Dumbaugh family at this time. Our prayers are with you and God Bless each of you.
In Christian Love, Kay Stephenson Davis
and Ken Stephenson.
Beverly Johnson
December 5, 2009
Dear Family and loved ones of Natalie,
I will always remember Natalie as a bubbly, bright third grader. I have so many fond memories of her, and I cherish that year we had at Ashton. My most sincere sympathy to you.
Dee Zulauf
December 4, 2009
Dorothy and Roy.... My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughters. You've spoken so often about Natalie... I can't imagine your pain. May God be with you through these difficult days and the future. Wish there were words to ease your suffering. Dee Zulauf
December 4, 2009
Although I may have never been formally introduced to Natalie, I remember her well from the kids' music programs at VPA and Sarasota Youth Opera. It is so heartbreaking to hear of her untimely passing. We will certainly keep her family in our prayers at this unimaginably difficult time. May God give them all strength through beautiful memories of the gift that was her life.
Blessings,
Bonita Chambers (mother of Jonathan & Matthew Dendy)
Cody Harrison
December 4, 2009
Roy, Dorothy and family, after the tragic loss of lovely Natalie, may you find the courage to face tomorrow through the love of one another and your friends. You are in my thoughts.
John and Lynn Pendergast
December 4, 2009
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elba Pellegrino
December 4, 2009
Dear Dumbaugh Family,
We am so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious angel Natalie.May God Bless your family and bring you confort.
God Bless
Elba and Elaine Pellegrino (Tom Prellegrino's Mom)
Anthony Pusateri
December 4, 2009
Words cannot express how deeply saddened I am for the family. Natalie was such a fun and kind person to be with and I am so thankful I knew her. Between all of the fun times we had together and all the inside jokes, I will never forget them. I will miss her very much and my thoughts and sympathies are with you.
Veronica Lawler
December 3, 2009
My heart grieves for you as you bear this pain that I can only imagine. I am so sorry for your loss of your precious daughter and sister.
December 3, 2009
My heart aches for the Dumbaugh/Tuccinardi family. What a tragedy to loose such a precious little angel. Natalie will be missed by many.
Stacey (Long) Lonie
Mari Usher
December 3, 2009
I hadn't seen Natalie for several years, but I remember her as a sweet, creative little girl at Ashton Elementary. My thoughts & prayers are with Dorothy and her family during this difficult loss.
December 3, 2009
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies to you and your family on the loss of Natalie.
Marilyn Phillips
Nancy Swallow
Darlene Senn
December 3, 2009
Dear Dumbaugh family:
We were very saddened to hear the news of Natalie's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you at this time for the loss of such a precious loved one. God bless you all.
Charlotte and Jack Trautwein
December 3, 2009
We extend our greatest sympathies to you. We are so sorry for your loss.
Karen, Kayla, Krista and Erik Conklin
Lori Mitchell
December 3, 2009
The picture that keeps running through my head is her Dad (Roy) walking up and down the driveway with his new baby Natalie in his arms. For some reason I just can't shake that. My heart breaks for my nieghoboors of 20+ years as they must deal with something no parent should have to go through. You are all in my prayers.
Lori M
Samantha Pusateri
December 3, 2009
I am very sorry to hear this. Natalie was an amazing girl and she will be missed.
December 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Cyndi Dickie
December 3, 2009
Roy,
I read of your loss as I scan the inner net and want you to know that I will Pray for you and your daughter and for peace in your heart. Blessings be with you and your family.
Edward Johnson
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