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1981
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2010
Tamara Duran Obituary
6/4/1981 - 8/7/2010
Born June 4, 1981 in Sacramento, Calif., Tamara Marie Wyatt Duran unexpectedly passed away in her Live Oak home on August 7, 2010 at the age of 29.
Tammy was raised in Lincoln, Calif., by her loving grandparents, Ray and Beverly Crites. She was a 1999 graduate of Lincoln High School. She also attended Sierra College, focusing on early childhood education and psychology. Reading, camping, and school were just a few of her passions. Tammy was a full time homemaker, wife, and devoted mother to three young children.
Tammy was preceded in death by parents, Greg and Sherrie Wyatt; grandmother, Beverly Crites; and an aunt, Debbie Green.
She is survived by her husband, Luke; son Louis; and daughters, Aurora and Mackenna, all of Live Oak; a brother, Cory Wyatt; sister, Alicia Wyatt; niece, Preslee of Sacramento, Calif; grandfather, Larry Nisetich of Elk Grove, Calif.;grandfather, Ray Crites of Lincoln, Calif.; cousin, Chris of Sacramento, Calif.; and many extended family members and friends. Tammy is loved by all and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 12 p.m. noon, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1259 French Avenue, Gridley, Calif.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tamara Duran
Athena & Adrienne
September 2, 2010
I will always remember you, your smile and laugh. It is so heartbreaking, I hope you are at peace and with your mom :) I have fond memories of you with us at the preschool and will cherish them. My condolences are with you and your children Luke, please let us know if there is anything we can do for you, I mean it. I am so sorry Wyatt family, you have had more than your fair share of loss.
Katie Hixson
September 2, 2010
On behalf of your sister, and because I only know you because of mine. Sisters are precious. My deepest sympathy for you during this time.
August 24, 2010
Tammy missing you again.... 4 ever and awlways. Your little sis
Rogers family
August 23, 2010
With deepest sympathies,
May your memorable time's together
brighten your every day. Tamara's
friendship, love and support will
forever live on in your hearts.
Psalms 147:3.
Kathy Thatcher
August 23, 2010
Tammy, you are a big part of our fondest memories of Lincoln. You will be missed but also remembered and thought of often. I will especially miss your laugh and humor, May they live on in your beautiful children. Our prayers are with your family.
heather perkins
August 22, 2010
Rest in Peace Tammy <3, we all love you
Raeleen Thomas
August 21, 2010
Tammy was full of life and energy~~She will be greatly missed by alot of people~We will always remember that great smile she had and all the good times that I have shared with Alicia and Tammy~My thoughts are with the Duran and Wyatt family~
Alicia Wyatt
August 21, 2010
Tam Tam. I dont really know what to say, except that u are my big sissy and my best friend. Life will be difficult to live with out you in my life. But I know that you are surrounded by people who love you dearly. I am happy you are at peace.... please come visit me every now and then.... I love you Tamarama Ding Dong....
Love your little sister and your biggest fan,
Alicia Wyatt
Debbie Felt & Family
August 21, 2010
For years we laughed cried learned and loved and shared many things together I watched as you grew from a young girl to a wonderful young woman and wife and Mother, so proud of your family... I love you and your family and I am so proud you always chose to keep the missionaries close to your children. I want your children to know and your husband and family to know if they ever need anything we are here for them always. We love you and are proud of how hard you worked to be the best you could be. All of our love and support to you and your family now and forever...
Chris Slaugh
August 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Love
Chris Slaugh Kingswell
August 20, 2010
To the Family of Tammy Duran,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I worked and was a friend of Tammy's at the Lincoln Learning Center. She will be missed by all.
Patricia Zwack
Karla McAnally
August 20, 2010
Our thoughts & prayers are with Tammy's family. We will never forget her tenacious spirit, her gentle heart and how espicially proud she was of her three beautiful children. We will honor her memory by comforting & supporting Luke & their children. Peace be with all of us who will deeply miss her. - The McAnally Family
Mike and Myrna Thatcher
August 19, 2010
8-19-2010 To Tammy,s family and friends our prays and thoughts are with you all. We will always remember the times you and your grandparents would drop your brother Cory off to spend the weekend with us and then Danny would go over to your grandparents house to spend the weekend with you folks. We will always have you in our prayers and your lovely family to. God Bless you. The Thatcher Family;
melisa avalos-breen
August 19, 2010
my thoughts and prayers are going out to tammy's family. she was a ray of sunshine and i will always remember her spunky personality. i had dance class and knew her since kindergarten. i will always miss u tammy. may god rest ur soul and be with u
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