"What I will always remember most is your smile. Rest in Peace Tami you earned it. I hope your family will never forget the good times and the sad times. You are now with your mother and son. I hope you are happy and all pain and suffering are now a thing of the past. "
In loving memory of
Tami Jo Thompson
June 23, 1961 - November 30, 2013
Tami Jo Beason Thompson, age 52 of Altoona, died Saturday, November 30, 2013 at her home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Colfax with burial following at Colfax Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Tami Thompson Memorial Fund. Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.
The daughter of Robert and Judy (Carter) Beason, Tami was born on June 23, 1961, in Grinnell, Iowa. Tami was a very creative person, she loved making things for her family and friends, and loved scrapbooking and doing all sorts of crafts, also spending time with her 5 beautiful grandchildren that she loved so much.
Those left to honor her memory include her children, Brandon (Kate) Thompson of Prairie City, Trent (Angie) Thompson of Runnells, and Michael Thompson of West Des Moines; five grandchildren, Brody, Ethan, Ella, Paige and Briar; a sister, Michele Fitch of Altoona; a brother Scott (Johanna) Beason of Colfax; her father, Robert (Carol) Beason of Oskaloosa; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her mother, Judy; a son Jeremy Thompson; her grandparents, Harold and Vivian Beason and Albert and Vera Carter and a special Aunt Joan Hulbert.
Tributes
"We are praying for you in your time of loss. Tami was our classmate. She was always smiling and kind to everyone. She will be missed. "
"Cont... how much you love him. Penny is good I'm taking care of her just like you would want me to. Goodbye for now."
"They want me to write my favorite memory there's just too many. 50 years of memories. I want you to know that I love you so much. I'm afraid of a future without you in it. Last night I held Brody really tight for you, and told him how mu"
"God bless your wonderful soul Tami! I will always remember the many fun times you, Sturdy, Scott, and I had playing jokes on each other and many others...all that laughter kept my heart happy! You were a bright light in many people's lives. You will be greatly missed! You will always be in my heart. Aloha nui my friend. Aloha `oe a hui hou kakou my beautiful friend."
"Very sorry to hear of the loss of your sister Scott, my sympathy goes out to you and your family. "
"Tami we so loved you and your laugh and kind smile. Our "adventures" together in the "PRIX", whether pushing to the next gas station or cruising the "strip" downtown.
Smiles for all that knew you.
You will forever be in our hearts.
We know you made it to the other side. Pain free and finally with your family you loved. "
"Tami we so loved you and your laugh and kind smile. Our "adventures" together in the "PRIX", whether pushing to the next gas station or cruising the "strip" downtown. Smiles for all that knew you. You will forever be in our hearts. We know you made it to the other side. Pain free and finally with your family you loved. "
"Scott & Michele & family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with each of you. Tami always had a smile & a kind word. "
"My forever friend who touched my life in so many ways and will always hold a place in my heart. The loss of a friend makes you think and realize what you've had, what you've lost, and what you've taken for granted. Time has gone by so fast, people go in and out of our lives, but Tami my true friend will be deeply missed and she will always mean so very much to me. To Michele , Scott and family you have my deepest sympathy. "
"so sorry for your loss Scott prayers to you and your family."