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Tara Mitchell Obituary
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MITCHELL, Tara Sue 58 of Gilbert, Arizona, formerly of Dayton and Kettering, died December 12th, 2008, after a courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer. She worked as a nurse at Miami Valley Hospital and Staff Builders in the early 1970's. She obtained her MSN from Arizona State University. She is survived by her daughters, Caitlin Christine and Hannah Kyle Shepherd; Her former husband and friend, Steve Shepherd; Her mother, Eileen and brother, Charles Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her father, Louis and brother, Kyle, with whom she will be buried June 20th. Tara donated her body to support cancer research. She loved and cared for many animals, throughout her life.Donations in her memory can be made to ASPCA or American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jon Stokey
December 28, 2024
Caitlin and Hannah, I knew your mother in the early 70's when she lived in Fairborn Ohio. She was a great woman. Really didn't know what happened to her after that time period. Jon [email protected]
Ruth Shepherd
July 14, 2009
Continue to look down on Caitlin and Hannah from above .At my age I won't be here much longer so I won't be able to do it!When I get there we can do it togeather. Love You and Rest in Peace!!! Ruth
Marissa Sanders
July 14, 2009
You were a wonderful person and such a caring mother. I know you are a beautiful angel now and are watching down on Caitlin and Hannah. We all love you and miss you.
Marissa
July 14, 2009
God is with you through all things. He will carry you through this loss. I pray His peace and comfort for you! Kim Collins
Cathie Van Epps
July 14, 2009
Tara is my hero! She went through so much to stay here as long as she could. She did it all for her girls, Caty and Hannah. They were her most treasured blessings, and she loved them very much. God decided it was time for her to be with Him. She is happy now,and there is no more pain and suffering for her ...anymore...God Bless you, Tara
Caitlin Shepherd
July 14, 2009
Mom,
I just want to tell you that i miss you more and more every single day that goes by. It's not the same without you here. Your service was beautiful i know you were watching over all of your family and friends, especially Hannah and i. We needed your comfort and you brought us it. I am expanding my angel wings that i had tattooed on my back. Your now a marvelous and beautiful angel with BIG wings so i feel like mine need to bigger for you! I never stop believing and i will never stop loving you. I will always be your Punky!!
Heart to Heart always & forever,
Caitlin
To anyone who would like to stay in touch i will put down my address and email in here.
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Caitlin Shepherd
3511 E. Baseline Rd. Unit 1084
Phoenix, AZ 85042
June 21, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.............From Jacksonville, Florida........Barb Fogle, Wallace & Cindy Hipp, Brittany Williams......all Fogle/Hackenberger relatives...........
Aunt Lou & Uncle Ned
June 19, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jeanie Eisenhut
June 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
June 19, 2009
MY NAME IS BONNIE LYNCH PARK AND I MET HER ALONG TIME AGO AND I REALLY ENJOYED TALKING TO HER. SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW AND GOD HAS HIS HAND ON HER TO KEEP HER SAFE.
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