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Tammis A. Day

1950 - 2016

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1950

DIED

2016

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Tammis Day Obituary

September 16, 1950 - January 12, 2016 SULA, MT - Tammis A. Day, 65, of Sula, MT passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at her home. She was born September 16, 1950 in Los Angeles, CA the daughter of Willametta (Keck) and Robert A. Day. Tammis attended Smith College in Northampton, MA where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She was currently working on her Master's Degree at Tampa University. Tammis was a published poet, an actress, playwright, Montana horse woman and a muscle car enthusiast. She was a member of the Screen Actors Guild, a life time member of the National Reining Horse Association, a member and director of the Keck Foundation and the Vice President and a Trustee for the Willametta K. Day Foundation. Tammis was preceded in death by her parents; and 2 brothers, Hook Day and T.J. Day. She is survived by 2 brothers, Matt Day and Robert Day; 7 nieces and nephews; and many wonderful cousins. Private family services and interment will take place in the Santa Barbara Cemetery Association. The family suggests that memorials be made in Tammis' name to the Smith College Alumnae, House/Gifts, designated to the Poetry Center, 33 Elm St., Northampton, MA 01063 or to the Montana Horse Sanctuary, Simms, Montana.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Jan. 18 to Jan. 19, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Tammis Day

26 Entries

SFischer

December 14, 2024

I most peculiar woman. I knew her in college, lost touch, back in touch briefly in NYC when she owned a theater for a year or so then moved on. There were stints in Ptown, Maine (where halfway through a party she hosted she switched identies with someone else and pretended not to be Tammy (as we knew her), Florida, California, Stockbridge,Northampton, and finally Montana. I wonder what she was running from, but we hope she found peace.

Bruce Amster

March 17, 2024

I just learned of this great lady´s passing. Her love for performance cars was a trait of her mother´s doing. Her mother was as well very active in fast cars and racing . In fact she ordered a 250 pontoon testa Rosa and when Enzo heard it was to be piloted by a women instead of it being painted red. He ordered his workers to paint it yellow .... So other drivers would beware. Tami´s track tested her cobra as well. I was one of a few lucky people to attend a private viewing of her first play. Many good times . I was busy back in the 1980/90 s dealing with services I provided in the Soviet Union so we lost time and contact. I have a large 24/28 " picture of the 2 of us working on her cobra on my tool box which I see daily and answer many viewer's questions of who is that ... and will continue to answer their questions as long as I´m alive. May she rest in peace and drive without restrictions in heaven .

Nicki Allen

January 12, 2023

We all at Vienna's English Theatre remember you fondly from the 1980's.

Nick Allen

June 1, 2022

Does anyone know, was this the actor, Tammis Day who was in Vienna Austria at some point in the 1980s?

Tim Thurber

September 3, 2020

I just saw this as I was looking up people, from long ago , who had captured my heart - even for a brief period of time - That " I wonder whatever happened to " moment ..... I suppose a common characteristic of us who have attained a certain age ....Tammis was one of those . Unlike most of you who knew her as an young adult or adult , I knew Tammis as a blonde haired, freckle faced 11-12 year old when she , Hookie and I were all together at Cowan School in Carmel Valley , Ca . She was a bright shining light , even back then .Extremely intelligent , highly capable , ready for anything and , in retrospect , very kind and patient with a younger boy who had ( and I suppose ,almost 60 years later - still does have ) such a crush ..... if memory serves me correctly , she was my first ever slow dance back in 1961 ? Moon River was the song ...... It looks like you lived heckuva life , Miss Tammis and , I'm so glad .....

January 25, 2019

I remember Tammy so fondly from Oldfields. She room next to me and was also such fun and kind.

Lorraine Inzalaco

October 6, 2017

Tammis was a remarkable person. Private, on the move, creative, mysterious....funny and fun!
I met her through a fax! She faxed me in 2001 to inquire about my art ... then...sight unseen....purchased 3 of my largest paintings over the next 6 months! We only met 1x in person 2 yrs after that initial fax.... because SHE decided to be my Art Matron!! Tammis generously financed my art shows and art studio for the next 10 years! She believed in ME!.... it's really all any of us need .... and she gave that to me....and from what I eventually understood is ...she was THAT generous to other artists as well! Tammis & I became phone friend's for a couple of years ... which was an honor for me! We'd cover such diverse topics and laugh about soooo many quirks of life. I will always be grateful to her for "seeing" me for who I am ...and she allowed me to "see" a bit of her complex personality as well. I loved her from a great distance.... and respected her privacy. We hadn't been in touch the past 2 yrs. with moves and life's changes. I just received news of her passing ...and am grieving OUR LOSS!
Thank you Tammis Dear.... you changed my life for the very better.

anne Clarke

October 2, 2017

God Bless x

August 11, 2017

Dear Tammis. Rest in peace.
Maria

Diana Johnstone Lopez

April 8, 2016

I have so many fond memories of Tammis from school days in Maryland. She was full of life, had a wonderful quirky way of looking at things, and was a brilliant actress. I haven't seen her for many years, but she will remain a vibrant force in my memories. I miss her.

Helena Ruffin

April 5, 2016

I have many fond memories of Tammis when we both lived in New York. She on Perry St, and Diana Moore and I were right on 6th Ave. always a phone call away for fun and adventure. When I moved to L.A. we all went our separate ways. I fondly remember our time together, and greatful for those moments. So sad to read about her passing and find it hard to believe that beautiful spark of energy is now extinguished.

Dennis Surles

March 27, 2016

Saddened by Tammy's sudden departure from our earth.
I was matched with her at her brother TJ's wedding in 1973. Once I made her laugh the week was an adventure with her.
Even more disturbing to me is I saw her last at TJ's memorial in Reno March, 2014.
Break the sky
Ride ever on

Susalee Sasser

March 10, 2016

Tammis and I were roommates at Oldfields 1966 to 67. She was a precious person. I am so sad about her passing. My heart and prayers go out to her family.

March 9, 2016

So very saddened to hear of Tammy's untimely death today. My memories also go back to our teenage years at school in Maryland. My condolences to her family, Melinda Wilson Fuller

Nancy Adler

March 3, 2016

I remember Tammy fondly . We were in the same small class at boarding school in Maryland. My thoughts are with her family. I'm so sorry to hear of this.

Parnell Hagerman

February 29, 2016

All of us at Oldfields School remembers her for just the qualities everyone has mentioned. She was warm and friendly and very involved with the advancement of the academic program at Oldfields. For this and so much more, we will be eternally grateful. Her classmates join me in thinking of her and her family at this time.

Elizabeth Gay Brooke Dix

February 29, 2016

Tammis was a big part of my life during high school in Maryland, college in Vermont, Westhampton Beach, NY and Provincetown, MA. We fell out of touch in later years, through no fault of either of us except perhaps because of geographical distance. Tammis moved a lot. I never stopped having love for her. She was part of my childhood and felt like family to me. This comes as very sad news.

Mary Wanser

February 16, 2016

To Tammis's loved ones,

The hearts of all fellow students and alumni of the UT MFA program are with you.

January 23, 2016

From my first meeting with Tammis , I knew she was a woman of heart. Private, intelligent,, independent , one of the most creative souls I know. I missed her when she moved to Montana. We shared many memories over the years, and now I miss her more.

Penny Pomeroy
Florence, ma

January 23, 2016

Tammis was a wonderful friend to me for almost 2 decades. I will always remember her with loving kindnesses, her genius creativity has always inspired those who knew her. She was a pleasure to work for. Full of life fun, and energy . She will always have place in my heart. I miss her, and love her. She will be remembered by our creator. Goodbye my dear friend.
Trudy Fischer
Florence, ma.

January 22, 2016

Tammis Day was a strong and wonderful friend of mine. She was also a great benefactor to the Poetry Center at Smith College. I loved her energy and her readiness to plunge into new realms. she was a creative student, a dear friend and I miss her terribly.
Annie Boutelle

Warren Brady

January 21, 2016

One of my closest friends she made my life better by being in it she will be missedWarren brady

Carole Oglesby

January 19, 2016

My knowledge of, and connection, to Tammis Day was very brief. She certainly radiated a joy of life and intense energy. She certainly seems 'gone much too soon',