Sandy, UT – Tamara “Tami” Lee Andrew Fullmer, age 71, passed away on April 22, 2022, after a heroic battle with cancer. Tami was born on May 12, 1950, in Salt Lake City, UT. She was the oldest of five children born to Ronald and Lillian Andrew. They raised their family in Salt Lake City. Ronald and Lillian instilled the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ, of hard work and of family.
Tami attended Granite High School and later attended the University of Utah. She made friends wherever she went.
After graduating from the University of Utah, she went to work at the Salt Lake County Youth Detention Facility to help struggling youth. While working there, she met and fell in love with a co-worker, Gary Ross Fullmer, who became her eternal companion. They were married on August 23, 1972. They raised their family consisting of three boys together in Sandy, UT. They loved each other dearly and were together for 50 years.
Tami had a gift for making friends and for making others feel loved. She loved all those around her and she valued spending time with others. She often sought out the person that could benefit from a kind gesture and then followed her heart into action to lift others.
Tami was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served those within her sphere of influence with Christlike love. She served in many callings including Young Women’s, Relief Society and in Primary. In her later years, she was known in the ward as “Grandma Tami” to countless children and impacted the lives of many with her kindness and love (and treats).
Tami was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, daughter, and friend to all who knew her.
One of Tami’s favorite things was to bring extended family and friends together to celebrate events – Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July, 24th of July were some of the favorites. She loved to see everyone together and spread joy (and food) to as many people as possible while everyone was together. She had the wonderful talent of bringing people together.
Tami is survived by husband Gary; sons Andrew (Sarah, Josh, Ava, Alayah) and Jeremy; and siblings Linda (Paul), Kirk (Lynette) and Sonja (Kurtis). She is preceded in death by her son Clark, her sister Korey and her parents Ronald and Lillian Andrew.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022, at the Mt Jordan 3rd Ward meetinghouse, 8950 South 400 East, Sandy, UT 84070. Friends and family may attend a viewing on Tuesday evening, April 26th from 6:00 – 8:00pm at Larkin Sunset Gardens 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South), Sandy, UT 84092. There will also be a viewing from 9:30 – 10:30am Wednesday morning prior to the services at the church. Tami will be interred at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery next to her son Clark.
To watch the recorded services online, please click on the blue "Watch Services" box to the right of her picture.
I have known Tammy all my life. I was so sorry to hear of her passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Rest easy and fly high with angels.
I was shocked to receive news of your passing. I was deeply sadden to hear of it. Words cannot begin to express my sorrow. But I know there was a huge party in Heaven when you joined our dear loved ones. I shall miss you and hope your family will hold tightly to their wonderful memories they shared with you. You will be missed but not forgotten.
So Sorry to hear this💕 She was one Great lady, we had so many Memories with Jordan Football❤️ Now she can be with Clark now and other family members😀 The Fullmer family will not be forgotten. Luv The Powells🏈🏈
Dear Gary and family,
Let me first say how sorry I’m for Tami passing away at a young age. Tami was a great cousin and friend growing up. She was always kind, funny and made me feel good about myself. She would always want to know what Kirk and I were up to and who was going to get prank by Kirk and I. Always kept quite about it and would always laugh. As a younger cousin I appreciate her counsel and advice she gave me. Uncle Ronald and Lil raised excellent children and I was very proud and wanted to be with them whenever I could. I remember going to grandmas and grandpa house for dinners, watching Hallmark movies and celebrating all the holidays at their home. Those were great times and wonderful memories made for me. I remember Tami marring Gary in the temple and then Kirk and I given the assignment to collect all the gifts from the guests who come in their honor. However, with my family moving to Southern California the families were separated from always getting together again. Uncle Ronald brought the family down to San Diego and we all visited Sea World, San Diego zoo, mission bay, La Jolla shore and the cove and Point Loma light house. But one memory I will never forget was when all the girl cousins were watching a scary movie and one scene the girls screamed and poor Uncle Ronald jumped out of his chair due to their screaming. Funniest thing I ever saw and then yelling at the girls for what they did. Tami was a very tender loving mother and I remember taking such good care of their son Clark. She set such a good example to me on being a frat mom. Her love for her husband Gary was show when I came to see the grand parents both her and Gary would come over to say hi to me. She always spoke highly of Gary and hi how proud she was of her children. I’m very grateful she shared with me the story of her son Clark and and the heart aches Gary and she had. But how grateful they were for his accomplishments, attitude for life and his desire to serve a mission It taught me that all things are possible with God and if you can serve a mission you do it as President Kimball taught ‘do it”. I do wish and new about her Illness but it’s a great opportunity for families to pray and fast for others to receive blessings and miracles that are give. But I do respect her wishes to keep it private. It’s her agency to chose and we all must respect it. Tami I love you with all my heart and so lucky to have a great cousin. I can’t thing of any negative thing you ever did. I know no one is perfect but she is close to that word. I know the Heavens are celebrating her return and family members have embraced her with so much love. Heavenly Father and our Savior Jesus Christ are so proud of their daughter of Zion. Gary you married a remarkable young lady and I know you miss her but she is waiting for you to be with her in the highest kingdom with God. Anything I can do please reach out to me. Please give everyone my love. But I will miss my cousin Tami but will always remember her example of love, kindness and a women of faith. My love Kit Searle
I grew up with Tami in the Grant 12th Ward. She was 1 year older than me but she always was a friend. She had an amazing personality that was contagious, a huge smile. I always knew she had my back. When I made pep club she was my 'big sis' and she looked after me my entire year by spoiling me with cute notes and yummy treats. I was lucky enough to see her at the ward reunion a few years ago along with her sister Linda. Linda and my brother in law would double date with my husband and I. So sorry for your loss, you have lost a great one. Families are forever and she will be very busy on the other side sharing her love and helping others to learn more about their Savior. What a great example she is!
I’m am so sad to learn of Tami’s passing. She was such a great lady with a heart big enough to share with so many people.
She was one of the role models in my life who showed me the importance of welcoming and loving the friends of my children into both my home and heart.
She was a good one!
Tammy was such a happy loving person. In the 13 years we knew her, she always stood out as an elect lady. We will miss her as will many.
May the Lord comfort you and bless you always.
Much love,
Lisa & Tim
We are so saddened by the passing of Tami , from the first time I meet her she made me fill welcome and loved. Her smile and
unconditional love you showed to everyone was amazing. She is going to be missed by everyone in our ward and all who has had the opportunity to know her. Your family is InOur prayers. God Bless and comfort you at this difficult time. 💕
Out of my cousins, Tami was closest to me in age and I cherish the fun times we had growing up together. Whenever our families got together for the holidays or birthdays we'd have so much fun. Tami and I especially enjoyed slumber parties at Grandma and Grandpa Andrew's home where just the two of us could play and be spoiled by our loving grandparents. She was warm-hearted, loving and kind and always had the biggest smile and outgoing personality. Unfortunately when my family moved to California we didn't see each other very often. Luckily we were both able to be bridesmaids in each other's wedding. I was happy when she was blessed with her loving husband, Gary and their three wonderful sons. Over these past ten years that I've been battling Neuroendocrine cancer, Tami would send me thoughtful cards and call to ask how I was doing. I really wish that she'd shared her own battle with cancer with me so that I could repay her with the love and kindness she had shown me. I give thanks for Tami who touched my life and the lives of so many others in beautiful ways. I will miss her dearly.
Gary & boys-you probably don't remember me-I lived on 2nd East 815 South (sandy old addressea)
1977 there were 7 of us pregnant at the same time in the ward. All due between 1/1/78- 1/30/78 & Tami was expecting in March of 1978. We all were comparing & made a pact that whoever had their baby first would call the others. I had a bouncing baby boy on 1/4/78 & was so excited to be the 1st that made me the winner! I called Joan Wayman to give her the news only to.find out Tami had had your baby & he was a preemy but doing well
Tami was my oldest sons Sunday School teacher-and he loved Sister Foomer-he talked about her all the time.
I am so sorry for the loss you must be feeling. I too lost my husband (Dave Meldrum) & our oldest son. It must be hard to go on but I am sure she gave everyone instructions of how to do things without her. All my love & prayers.