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Michele Tufts Obituary
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08/28/1969 - 12/07/2023
Michele (Stram) Tufts, 54, peacefully passed from our lives and joined her parents and daughter, Kaitlyn, in heaven on December 7, 2023. She was a beacon of warmth and strength.
Michele was born in Japan on August 28, 1969, to Wayne and Toni Stram and moved to Sierra Vista in 1976, graduating from Buena High School in 1987. Michele found enchantment in the magical world of Disney, where she cherished every moment. Her love for camping allowed her to embrace nature's beauty, finding solace and creating treasured memories under the open sky. Her nurturing spirit touched everyone around her, and her ever-present smile brightened countless lives. Her devotion to family, friends and her animals was immeasurable, and as a Nurse for more than 20 years, her genuine care for others left a memorable mark on all who knew her. Michele will be greatly missed for her kindness and love that radiated from her heart.
She leaves behind a legacy of compassion and strength that will forever inspire. She is survived by her husband, Ross; children, Cody and Cheyenne; stepchildren, Megan and Dana; grandchildren, Emma Rose, Everly, Amelia, Elijah and Saylor; siblings, Chris, Mike and Jason; and all her nephews. We will cherish her memory and celebrate the beautiful life she lived.
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Kara Harris
December 28, 2023
Oh, Michele, I made your and Ross's wedding cake. I also loved when we ran into each other. I wept with her as we both had lost children. I am shocked you are gone, but know you are at rest and at peace. I will miss seeing you on our spontaneous meetings in the stores in town.
Susanne Dufek
December 16, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I have mixed Memories of my 12 years of working at LifeCare, but you truly will be one of my fondests Michelle. You were always so kind, comforting, calming to staff
during stressful times and always had a open ear or a shoulder to lean on for anyone that needed it. You always and fiercely supported staff, to me the best supervisor I ever worked with. Trees are Life and may the Tree be the Beacon, the support and Strength you always projected on to others.
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Tamarah L. Cottier
December 15, 2023
Working at LifeCare early in my nursing career; I was blessed to have Michele as our Wound Care Nurse. She was eager to explain, educate, and encourage! I learned so much from Michele. Smile More Mama; please hug Kaitlyn and Ninette for me!
Celine Ramos
December 15, 2023
Her and I were hired around this time in DaVita and she was my first nurse that I got paired with. We have been together for almost 3 years
JD Tellez
December 15, 2023
Her twinkling eyes over her mask.She had the kindest eyes and soothing voice.
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