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Tammy Hoefer Obituary

HOEFER, TAMMY K. Tammy, of El Cajon, passed away peacefully June 3rd at the age of 39, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer with her mother Ann by her side. Tammy proudly served as a San Diego Police Officer for 17 years. She was a member of Sonrise Community Church, where she will be remembered for several ministries she founded. Tammy is survived by her sons Brandon, age 15, and Christopher, age 13; her parents Larry and Ann Hoefer; brothers: Erik, Michael, and Timothy; sisters: Genevieve and Lisa; and her mother Karen. Sister Brandi passed away three days earlier. Services: Fri., June 9, 11 a.m., Sonrise Community Church 8805 N. Magnolia Ave, Santee. Her ashes will be scattered in Wild Horse Canyon, MT. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Hoefer Family Fund, SDPOA, 8388 Vickers St., SD, CA 92111 Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jun. 8, 2006.

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Stephen Truss

June 13, 2006

Tammy, I am glad to have known you! Your contagious laugh had me thinking I could make it as a stand up comic! I could not wait to tell you I was baptized Christian and I loved sharing my excitement with you! You were a great friend and partner while we worked together with Sgt, Grote. We all wanted to protect you! You are now home, having shown all of us how to live and walk with Jesus; your battle was similar to Jesus' life in many ways. You never gave up and instilled hope in all those around you! We can overcome anything and you have done that now! My selfish side misses you. I know that you are now enjoying your reward of giving of yourself for so long! I know you heard those 7 words we all long to hear upon entering the gates of heaven; Well done my loyal and faithful servant!



I love you and miss you!

Andra Brown

June 12, 2006

Tammy, your long battle has finally ended and you are at Peace. You were such a wonderful woman and friend- I am a better person for having been blessed to know you. I know that you are home in Heaven and that you are okay with that. Like everyone, I will miss your infectious laugh and beautiful smile. Love, Andra

Lisa Armstrong

June 12, 2006

Tammy - My angel. I was truly blessed by your friendship; you made me a better person. It's comforting, knowing you truly are at peace in heaven.

Kate Cunningham

June 11, 2006

Tammy,

Family, friends and acquaintances came together in one place to celebrate the treasure of having known you, the joy of your existence. The laughter (you would have laughed louder than most), the tears (you cried while you laughed, a lesson to each of us in grace - so, please excuse our tears), the smiles (you always lead the way with your crystal clear smile, laughing eyes and seeing the positive side), the love... Oh, Tammy - you were and are so very loved. I am grateful for the moments that I got to hug you, for those moments that you let me know that you were glad to be MY friend and for your trust. The measure of the reach of your love stood under that roof the other day, was felt throughout the city as people paused at the mention of your name and will live on in your family and in the good deeds that we will all perform having been made a little better person for having known you - Miss you... Kate

Holly Erwin

June 9, 2006

Tammy, you were a wonderful mother, friend, officer, and human being. We know how much you loved your children, and how fulfilling it was for you to be a mother to Brandon and Christopher. I will always treasure and appreciate the wonderful woman that you were, and the example that you set. I know in my heart that you are in Heaven. I will miss your laugh, your sense of humor, your words of encouragement, and your friendship. God Bless you Tammy. Love, Holly

Stephanie & Chuck Mulherin

June 8, 2006

Tammy you are truly blessed to now be with the Lord. You were obviously so well loved here and even more so in heaven. Even with all you went through your eyes still kept a sparkle. What a beautiful angel you are now.

Gloria Salley

June 8, 2006

Tammy..there are so many memories that have passed through my mind these last few months while you were ill. The one thing that I will always remember you for is you smile and laughter as you faced each challenge....You taught us all how to live and love. God bless you and your sons. I am sure you're their angel now. You are at peace now and I know you're with your lord.

Edward C Groenendal

June 8, 2006

Tammy, we had a good time at Northern Division, me on the front counter, you in TRU, while you were fighting cancer. I will always remember your laugh after a particular obnoxious call from the public. Say hello to the Lord for me.

Judy Wood

June 8, 2006

Tammy, Linda and I thought of you often and our prayers are with your family. Now you are one of the angels and God needed you more than we did. You are now eternally 39, like my Sally.

Jerry Mills

June 8, 2006

Some things just don't make much sense. I will miss Tammy's smile and good nature very much. May she rest well after so many battles. Her boys will always be in my prayers

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