Mr deepest condolences to the family for this terrible loss.

The shock and grief of Tammi’s untimely passing has taken me this long to process. She was my KSS. We developed this nickname for each other while working together years ago: kindred spirit sister.  She was my sister in spirit and I was hers. We were so alike and would have conversations for hours. Brutally honest, loyal and loving to all those worthy. Those who were not you could say knew where they stood too.  She was a fierce negotiator, friend and mother. I am so saddened for Dylan and Max because she loved them so much.  Hopefully loving memories will sustain their hearts. Tammi and I were texting the night before about my hubby’s hospice care started - Halloween. What happened I just cannot understand. My KSS & spouse both angels now together watching over me. The fact that she became an angel at the same time as my husband is not lost on this moniker.  All Saint’s Day. This life just does make sense while living it. My deepest condolences to her sons, family and OG friends. 💔 

I'm still in shock as everyone probably is. Tammi was my sister in law and a really really good friend to me. She was my room mate during the end of my marriage to her brother Ronnie and was a huge help to me during that time. We had a lot of fun together over the years either with her family in Maple Grove or at their family home  in Brooklyn Park that Ron and I bought and I ended up with. Tammi had a great sense of humor and an beautiful laugh that I will never forget. She was a cool lady and a very unique person.  Always loyal to those close to her. The female version of Ronnie?  In many ways she was. I'm so grateful to have gotten to know her. There will never be one like her. I'm sure that her sons have inherited many of the excellent qualities that she had.  Smart as a whip and always will to help out the little guy. I can imagine her rocking out in heaven. Singing and dancing to  ~~Sweet Chi i i i ild of Mi i ine~~~ as she watches over her boys.       So very sorry for your loss Stryski family.      Cori


Tammi was a smart lady who loved and knew her job well.  I met my match with her when it came to talking! We could talk forever. It won't be the same not having her stop by my desk to chat about this and that.  A couple of things I know, is how much she loved her boys and going up to her ranch. I will miss her. Prayers to her sons and the rest of her family.  

It is with the deepest sorrow that I write this remembrance of a work friend, Tammi. We worked together for 15 years and she was a pleasure to know the entire time. We would periodically meet in the hall, mailroom or in our office to catch up on life and she was so very full of life. I loved her honesty, her caring and her love for her boys.

She will be greatly missed by myself and all the others whose life she touched.

Tammi was my right hand for the past 6 years, helping me in innumerable ways representing our clients. I am still in shock and can't believe that she is gone. The entire Tempe Tri-District community is mourning her loss.

My love to Max, Dylan, Staci, Sheri, Kathy, and all of her family and friends. May her memory be a blessing.

This saddens my heart, Tammi and I have been friends for many years even from afar if we had not talked for awhile we could pick up where we left off the last time we spoke. I will always cherrish the time I was able to  visit with her at her home in Az.. Tammi was a spit fire and a go getter when she put her mind to something that's the way it was going to be. RIP my friend I love ❤️ you. Sending prayers to her boys and family for healing during this difficult time.

O sooooo many, I have to admit most were of us being bad(not real bad but...) Hahaha can't tell you how many times I would buck her or her friends to boyfriends or gf or to get cigs, didn't matter if it was the middle of winter or middle of night she knew she could always get me to do it for her, I just wanted to hang out with the cool older kids, I wanted to be just like her!!!
She ended up being more then cool, she was a great mother, an impressive academic with such a strong work ethic and drive, I don't think anyone worked as hard as she did!!! I'm certain her family is very very proud..... IAM!!

She will be GREATLY missed!!! 

Sorry to hear this. Tammy was always a sweet heart to me and my younger sister Yvonne in high school. I remember visiting her at Burger King and she always gave us extra frys. That is one sweet memory I have if her. Prayers going out to her family and friends.  🙏❤

I did her make up and hair for her prom. She was so excited. I will miss you Tammi Ann. We went to many things with Timber Bay group when we were teens. We went to many retreats with this group together. I have so many memories of us I could write a book.  Very proud of the woman you had become. Sweet dreams and see you on the other side sissy. My deepest condolences to The Family.

Tammi had a reputation of being a bit of a hard-ass. She could be blunt and brutally honest. She did not take shit from anyone, but if she were in your corner, you knew she would have your back no matter the circumstances. I loved that about her. I have a lot of great memories with her from our days at Hosterman. Even though she lived in Arizona and I haven’t seen her since Ron’s passing, I loved keeping in touch and hearing stories about Dylan and Max. She was so proud of her boys. My thoughts and prayers go out to both of them, along with her mom and sisters.  She will be missed. ❤️💔

I’m so shocked and sorry to hear about Tammi’s passing. I worked with her often when I was at Tempe Elementary. I’d call with a question and we’d spend half an hour just talking. She was very sweet and such a strong advocate for her son. She didn’t want anyone to get stuck in the bureaucracy when they needed help.  She was an amazing and thoughtful lady. I’m so sorry. 

Dear Kathy Shari Staci I am so sorry to hear about Tammie. I have such great funny memories. Marty just loved waking her up❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Tammi Ann Utley

December 10, 1967 – November 1, 2022

A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Mortuaries Bethany Chapel

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