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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Chris and family
I’m sorry to hear of the passing of your daughter. Thinking of you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Cathy Brown
Sending our sincere condolences to her family and friends. She brought light to our workplace with her smiles and laughter. Anyone who met her would remember her unique spirit. She will be greatly missed by all who worked with her.
Tammy was always a bright and smiling face whenever I was at work. She always had a funny story to tell and was so welcoming when I first started at the ferries.
She will be dearly missed. My condolences to the entire family.
Sending my deepest condolences to your family. I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss. May you feel surrounded by love and strength during this heartbreaking time. I will always remember her smile and infectious giggle! I am so sorry.
Tammy was a beautiful human inside & out and will be deeply missed. Grateful for the many years I got to work with her. My condolences to all.
Deepest condolences Candace …..only worked with you but can’t imagine what your family is going through
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. I had the privilege of working with Tammy on the ships and she was always so vivacious and kind.
My sincere condolences to all her family and friends.
James,Chris,Pia,Candice,and family.
My heart breaks for the loss of your beautiful girl. She was my work bestie and I loved her dearly. I spent far too long,(in relation to my work duties)in the G.O. with her on a daily basis. I would give her her “breaks” as she whirlwind around the office, hardly stopping, insisting it was my break from being the supervisor. She was so extremely thoughtful, loving, and funny as hell! We would chat and laugh and force the managers to close their doors because we were ” too loud”. I will miss her huge presence and huge heart. My deepest condolences. With love, Christina
Our most sincere condolences for your great loss. There never are the words to truly express the feelings that you feel at a time like this. We feel grateful to have been able to have worked with Tammy and shared such a small part of her life. She left us with fun and beautiful memories. Our hearts go out to you at this time. Thinking of you, Manny and Dianne
My condolences to all of Tammy’s family and friends. I had the pleasure of working in the office with Tammy for a year as well as having known her for my 8 years at BC Ferries. I was always happy to see her and spend time chatting with her. She was an absolute ray of sunshine and such a funny person. She will be greatly missed by us all.