Our dearest Tammy passed away on January 2, 2026, at her favourite place, the “ocean” in Parksville. Tammy was born on August 27, 1979, in Victoria, BC. Predeceased by her grandparents, Herb and Barbara West, and morfar Henning Schmidt.
She is survived by her loving husband James, stepdaughter Amanda (Shawn), a gt to step grandson, Kayce, parents Chris and Pia, sister Candice (John), and a loving aunty to niece Elsie and nephew Lincoln. She loved her mormor Else, mother-in-law Andrea, favourite cat sitter and father-in-law Jim, her aunts and uncles Dennis and Cathy, Alice and Rudi, cousins Samantha (Jaimie), Darren (Jasmine), Karissa (Travis), Dylan, and all the “littles”.
Tammy attended Colquitz and graduated from Spectrum, then went on to a 27-year career at BC Ferries, where she met James and an accumulation of wonderful friends. She had a group of forever friends that have remained in her life since preschool. She loved them dearly. James and Tammy had many travel adventures, which Tammy organised meticulously, down to which bakery they would visit. We will miss her beautiful smile and infectious laugh. And missing her, “her greatest love”, Sophia, her cat.
There will be a Memorial Service held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 2:00pm.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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I am truly sorry to be learning of Tammy’s passing. It has been many years since I have last seen Tammy and I can still remember her infectious smile and laugh. She was always such a happy person and it was a pleasure working and knowing her.
To Chris and her family I am very sorry for your loss.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Be well.
Our condolences to Jamie and the rest of Tammy’s family. There were many more people living out of town who wished to be there yesterday, many who loved her very much.
It was beautiful knowng you Tammy, thank you
for everything.
Our deepest condolences to Pia & Chris, Candace, Alice & Rudi, Else, Denis & Cathy Tammy’s husband & all the rest of her family & friends
Tammy was a ray of sunshine that lit up a room
She had a wonderful laugh & sense of humour
Tammy was beautiful inside & out
My last memory of her was at Karissa’s wedding
She looked gorgeous in her blue dress & was so happy that day
Tammy you will be missed by everyone who knew you
Love always,
Renata, Darcy & Christina Giles
Tammy’s sudden passing is so tragic. She was a ray of light and a was such a caring friend. I will never forget her smile or her laugh. Rest in peace, Tammy. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.