Tamara Graham

Tamara Graham obituary, Lynden, WA

Tamara Graham

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Tamara Graham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Lynden on Nov. 7, 2025.

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Tamara Jean Graham, age 62, of Ferndale passed away unexpectedly at her home.
Tamara, was born March 18, 1963, in Novato, California to Ernest Higman Sr. and Jacqueline P Higman (Hewett). Tammy was the oldest of three children. Tammy graduated from Bellingham High School in June of 1981. She married Thomas Graham on February 10, 1990, at Garden Street Methodist Church in Bellingham. They share two children, Tommy & Tori Graham.
Tammy was a devoted wife and mother who held family above all else. She and her mother loved to take weekly walks at Boulevard Park and have lunch at Bellingham Senior Center. Tammy loved to play cards, spending time with her children, as well as cooking and experimenting with baking.
Tammy is survived by her husband, Tom Graham of Ferndale; her two children Tommy & Tori; her mother Jacqueline Higman (Hewett) of Lynden; her siblings Sherri (Steve) Cope of Bellingham, and Ernie (Jan) Higman Jr. of Lynden; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Tammy is preceded in death by her father Ernest J Higman Sr.
A celebration of life for Tammy will be held on November 22nd from 6-8pm at 2600 Old Fairhaven Parkway.
The family would like to thank everyone who donated to Tammy's memorial fund either in person or through the GoFundMe page.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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Upcoming Events

Nov

22

Service

6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tamera Graham Service

2600 Old Fairhaven Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225

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