Tamera Kaye Hart, a devoted mother, beloved sister, and gentle light in every room she entered, passed away surrounded by the love of her family.

Tamera was known for her warmth, her generosity, and the way she made everyone feel at home. She poured her heart into caring for the people she loved, and her kindness revealed itself in countless small, meaningful ways. A quiet presence, a shared laugh, an unspoken understanding, or comfort offered before anyone even had to ask. Her selflessness knew no bounds. She created a sense of belonging that will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her children, Shannon Stanton and Joshua Myers, her grandchildren, her siblings Jennifer Girres, Shawnalyn Palmer, William Hart, Travis Hart, and her cat Izzy. Her greatest joy was being a mother and grandmother, and her love for her family was unwavering.

Tamera attended Roosevelt High School and later Mt. Hood Community College, carrying with her a lifelong love of learning. She was endlessly curious, always reaching for deeper understanding, expanding her world quietly and intentionally. She found peace in nature, in the stillness of trees, and in the rhythm of the seasons, and she was drawn to the world of medicine for the hope, knowledge, and mystery it offered. These passions brought depth to her spirit, filling her life with wonder and a profound appreciation for both science and the natural world.

One of the purest expressions of her love was baking. Whether she was making cookies, cakes, or little treats she knew someone had been craving, the kitchen became the place where her heart spoke the loudest. Baking was her passion and her love language, a way she showed care without needing words. Every sweet she made carried a piece of her warmth, thoughtfulness, and joy.

Her life also had its own soundtrack with heavy metal and healing woven together. AC/DC and Metallica fueled her fire, while the raw honesty of Jelly Roll's music echoed parts of her spirit she rarely revealed. His story resonated deeply with her own, especially throughout the chapter she fought hardest for. Tamera was twelve years sober, a triumph carved from courage, discipline, and a fierce desire to rewrite her life. Sobriety did not just change her story, it became her purpose, one of her proudest achievements, and a testament to her resilience.

She loved animals, especially horses, and her nurturing connection to them endured throughout her life. She embraced adventure with a full heart, riding motorcycles with the wind on her face, singing at concerts, reeling in salmon on the Columbia River or out on the Pacific, and chasing joy wherever it lived. She lived boldly, gratefully, and without hesitation.

Certain moments shaped her deeply, including her experience with the Joplin tornado, a memory that stayed with her always. Its devastation reminded her of how fragile life is and how precious. Volunteering during that time lit a fire in her soul and forever shifted her perspective on what truly matters.

Her memory will continue to be honored through the stories shared, the values she instilled, and the love she gave so freely. Those who knew her will remember her as someone who made life softer, brighter, and sweeter simply by being in it.

Tamera will be missed every day, and her family takes comfort in knowing her love remains with them always.

FISH ON!