Tamara Hinkle

Tamara "Tammy" L. Hinkle 1971 - 2012 Tamara "Tammy" L. Hinkle On September 9th , Tammy passed on to be with her Lord and Savior after a very recent diagnosis of cancer. Tammy was born June 5, 1971 to Charles and Joanne Hinkle in Caldwell. She joined her older sister Tonya and two older brothers, Brent and Chuck to complete their family. Being the youngest of the four kids, Tammy was definitely the attention-getter. She talked and rocked from the day she was born. One time she rocked her crib so hard she broke it. She tattled on everyone, for everything; not making any "pointers" with her older siblings. She learned her "talking" skills growing up in her mom's in-home hair salon. Ever the "girlie-girl"; that never changed in her life. Tammy graduated from high school in Caldwell and not too long after began her career as a tax appraiser for Canyon County. She was employed there for the past eighteen years. Tammy loved being surrounded by her family and friends. Those who were fortunate to spend any time with her knew she was always ready for fun. She loved music, dancing, concerts, and making great memories. She had a heart of gold; giving of herself and her time, she was always available to meet a need. Her servant's heart was bestowed on many. One of her best attributes was her beautiful smile. She was funny and loved to laugh. She also liked to flirt - she never met a cute waiter that she didn't flip her hair and turn on her "shine"! She loved anything pink and she loved "bling". Though a single lady who never had children of her own, she was never "childless". From her nephews and niece, her friend's kids, to the kids she worked with in Awana and other youth programs, her quiver was full. She was adored and lovingly called "Aunt Tammy" by her many "kids". As one friend said so well, "Tammy wanted a man who would love her just for who she was, and Jesus did!" Tammy was attending First Southern Baptist church in Caldwell at the time of her death. She is survived by her sister and dearest friend, Tonya Collins of Caldwell, her brothers Brent (Penny) of Quartzite, AZ, Chuck (Trista) of Boise; her niece Hillary Hinkle, her nephews, Andrew Collins, Cody (Kim) Hagan, and Steven Hinkle. Services will be held Thursday, September 13, at First Southern Baptist church beginning at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Jack Cooke will officiate. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Caldwell. There will be a viewing Wednesday, September 12, at Dakan Funeral Chapel from 6-8:00 p.m. It all happened so fast, her passing is surreal. What a reunion Tammy is having with her dad and mom and grandma. Our loss was heaven's gain. She will be missed by so many; what wonderful memories are ours to treasure of her. We are not saying good-bye to Tammy, simply farewell - until we someday meet again. We love you. Condolences may be shared with her family in her online tribute at www.dakanfuneralchapel.com