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Tamara Milligan Obituary

August 2, 1967 - December 6, 2024 It is with deep sadness that the family of Tamara J. Milligan, 57, of Elma, Wash., announce her passing Friday, December 6, 2024. She was a daughter of Mary Tomassetti Milligan and the late Martin A Milligan, Jr. Born August 2, 1967, in Canonsburg, Tami was a graduate of Canon- McMillan High School, Geneva College, and Puget Sound Law School. She dedicated her career to serving her community as a lawyer and juvenile court judge. A kind and caring person with a love for animals and a passion for helping others, Tami was known for her infectious sense of humor and her ability to make everyone around her laugh. She was preceded in death by her father, Martin "Bud" Milligan. Tami is survived by her mother, Mary Milligan of Canonsburg; her brother, Martin Milligan (Sulah) of Fairmont, W.Va.; children, Tristan (Tabitha), Keegan, and Aydan Darst, all of Washington; and her grandchildren, Cannan and Lincan Darst. A private service will be held for the family. A public celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice, in memory of Tami.

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Dec. 12 to Dec. 13, 2024.

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Angela Carter

December 10, 2025

Tamara, I think of you often... I was always rooting for you, to find more love and meaning in life, than you were enjoying, the past decade before your passing... I know the love you had for your boys, was pure and true... They are fine young men, and your legacy through them, lives on... You are loved and missed in this realm...
I love you my friend..

Monica Emberley

September 1, 2025

As I sit here today you come to mind and how I miss you. You were a friend through the hardest times of life. We laughed, we cried, we reflected on life and why we have done the things we have done. I miss you everyday. Life is cold, lonely and dark without you. I am sorry I didn't get to see you one last time. I miss you and I guess I always will.

June Bongirno

December 17, 2024

Rest in Peace, my dear~! We lost touch over the years and for that I am truly sorry...your family are in our thoughts and prayers~! With Love to Them and Much Condolences - June and Charlie and Barbara Ann...from back in the days of many fond memories in Montesano...!

Jarett Mazza

December 17, 2024

Tami and I were classmates from Wylandville thru High School. I remember her as always being caring and one with a good sense of humor. Prayers go out to her family in this difficult time. She is in a better place and will be missed.

Jaime Brown

December 16, 2024

Center at GHC., he works locally at a really great new dinner and entertainment Establishment.My other adult child earned a masters Degree is a Board Certified Behavior was devasted to read about her perishing. So many unanswered questions.

Angela Christine Ward-Carter

December 15, 2024

Tamara will always and forever be one of my soul friends.. I have missed you for a long time, and now, I have one more Angel in heaven that I look forward to seeing when it´s my time to go home... I love Tamara..

Susan Clark

December 15, 2024

Tamara had a deep dedication to serving her community. She was a savings grace to the many children in Foster Care who needed someone who was caring and truly dedicated to helping them make it through the system and help them accomplish their goals for growing up healthy and happy. When she was your friend, she was your friend forever. You may not talk for be able to spend a lot of time together, but you knew she was there to talk or catch up on your life when she could. She loved her children above everything. Tamara was a great mom, friend, community partner and advocate for animals and children. She will be missed.

Eva Rothschild

December 15, 2024

So sorry for your loss, may the Lord be with you at this sad time. Tamara was a wonderful person and loved by so many people. I am so glad I got to know her. She is missed by all. The Lord will take care of her now.

Debbie Mastrangelo

December 14, 2024

Praying that Jesus holds you close in comfort and love.

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