Tammy Ann Bauer, 59, of Clancy, MT passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, January 4, 2021 after battling cancer. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and due to covid19, the family had a small private ceremony in her memory. A celebration of life may be held at a later date.
Tammy was born on March 7, 1961 in Seattle, WA to parents William Birnie and Francis Lucci. Following high school she attended two years of college which helped prepare her for a career as a Financial Administrator. While living in Great Falls, she met David Bauer with whom she married on August 1, 1987. Together their lives were blessed with the addition of their son Bryce, and daughter Alyssa. During that time, she worked for Church Harris Johnson & Williams until she and David moved to Helena in 1988. There she began employment with Browning Kaleczyc Berry & Hoven, where she worked for 32 years before her passing.
Tammy was believed to have been a saint, as she gave everything of herself for the benefit of others. Her family meant everything to her. Watching her children grow up, seeing their accomplishments, and being active in their lives was something she lived for each and every day. And no doubt, something that gave her great strength as she battled cancer during this past year. She was taken from our lives too soon. And she will be dearly missed by us all.
Tammy was preceded in passing by her father, William Birnie; and brother, Bob Birnie.
She is survived by her husband, David; son, Bryce of Helena, MT; daughter, Alyssa of Carlsbad, CA; mother, Francis (Donnie) Fort; siblings, Bill (Linda) Birnie of Vista, CA, Deb (Mike) Figarelle of Great Falls, Terry (Mary) Birnie of Spokane, Rick Birnie of San Antonio, Jackie (Wes) of Chickamauga, GA; 11 nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Peter’s Cancer Treatment Foundation, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601.
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Vanessa Tolson says
Dave & family we were so saddened to see passed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Chuck & Vanessa
Kathy & Tim Royston says
Dear Dave and family,
We are so sorry to learn about Tammy. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
jeff and melissa sherlock says
Dave, so sorry to hear that Tammy has passed on. Peace to you and your family
Tom Naegele says
Dave & Family,
Prayers of support during this time of the passing of Tammy. She and I worked together on office furniture projects over the years. Always a joy to work with her. God Bless her and the Family and Friend’s
Jon Metropoulos says
Dave & Family: I am very sorry and deeply saddened by your loss. Tammy was a bright light and consistently kind to me. Please accept my condolences and prayers.
Jon Metropoulos
Dan Purcell says
Dave and family. I am thinking of you at this very tough time. Please hold on to the great memories of your wife / mother and know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many people. May the sun shine a little brighter each day for you.
Robert Bean says
Having known your wife and mother for about 45 years I agree with the use of the word Saint to describe her. My heart broke reading about her passing this morning. I am so sorry. The memories I have of her when we were kids are all filled with her smile and laugh. She was just always so kind to me. To describe her as sweet hardly does her justice. We had very little in common personality wise but she had friends of all ilks and she fit me in. I will always remember her. Please take care all of you. Rob Bean
Lynn Maness says
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Tom Erdie says
Hi Dave. Know that Irene and I are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Tom ErdieTom Erdie
Bob Moon says
Sincere sympathies to you, Dave and your family. I know you’ll struggle with the loss, but know you’re in our thoughts.
Dorothy Millsop says
I am so sorry to hear of our loss. Tammy and I had our treatment sessions together at the cancer center. We had great discussions ranging from wind spinners to family. She was wonderful company for the hour we were in treatment. I am broken hearted by this news as she was the sweetest person ever. Prayers for you and your family.
Rick O’Connell says
Dave and family. It just isn’t right that someone as full of love and mischief should pass on so young. God must have needed a good joke. Our thoughts are with you.
Rick and Jan
Gwenette Ungerman says
Bauer Family, Sending prayers for comfort and peace.
The Ungerman Family
Dave Aune says
Dave and family, very sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Dana Audet says
So sorry to hear about Tammy’s passing. My prayers are with you Dave and your family of course.
Gerry Bulger says
Dave, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Alan and Jane Erickson says
Dave, Alyssa, and Bryce, Our thoughts are with you all. We all lost a special lady with your wife and mother that won’t be able to be replaced, but I know you will be able to carry many very special memories that will always be with you.
Gary Blair says
Dave, Alyssa, Bryce, I was so stunned and saddened when Erica recently informed me of Tammy’s passing. My thoughts went back to knowing Tammy in High School and how incredibly nice she was, I still remember laughing with her over a little situation as we sat next to each other at HS graduation, and years later our children becoming friends and going to school together. Please know we are thinking of your family at this time and pray you find comfort in her memories.