Tamera (Potter) Bonczynski
January 25, 2014
Tamera Lynn (Potter) Bonczynski, 34, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 25, 2014.
Tammy was born February 19, 1979 in Des Moines, Iowa to Jeffrey and Darcy Potter. She had a huge heart and was always there for anyone who needed her. She loved her family, friends, and all animals.
Tammy appreciated being outdoors. She liked hiking in the woods and parks, spending time in nature. She enjoyed camping, boating, and walking the creek at Thomas Mitchell Park. Tammy was an excellent swimmer and competed with the Northwest Swim Team in the summers. She was also fond of dancing and took lessons from Carla Van Cleve’s Dance Studio. Tammy liked watching hockey and was a Des Moines Buccaneers fan.
Tammy took child development classes at Central Campus and loved working with children. At one time, she was the head cashier at Ace Hardware in Beaverdale and it was evident that she enjoyed her job.
Tammy had a love for frogs. She had kissed a lot of toads before finally finding her prince in Jeff. Tammy and Jeff had a fairy tale wedding with a Renaissance theme.
Tammy is survived by her parents, Jeffrey and Darcy; brother, John William Potter (Jesselyn Alder); husband, Jeff Bonczynski; nana, Jeanne McAdam-Hoffman; grandma and papa, Barbara and Raymond Potter; aunts and uncle: Charis Potter, Scott and Nancy McAdam, Elizabeth McAdam-Hawley, and Stephanie McAdam; cousins: Tiffany McAdam-Hostetter (Tim), Taryn McAdam, Scotty McAdam, Jr. (Mizuki), and Drew McAdam (Kayla Russell); and second cousins: Kayleah, Parker, and Nina.
She was preceded in death by her cousin, Jeremy Harden; grandpa, Ray McAdam, Jr.; great-grandparents: Hazel and Bill Anderson and Ruth and Harry Heisey; and uncle, Robb “Rollie” McAdam.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines followed by the funeral service at 3:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com.
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05/21/2015
This is a very late. But very hard to put into words the true sorrow I have for your loss. Darcy and Jeff I can not express the Love,compassion,honesty,caring, and giving you show to your family and friends. Tammy will truely be missed in so many lives but not like the loss you have. thinking of you often.
Bobby Wilson
06/17/2014
I am so sorry to read about Tammy, I know how horrible it is to loose someone you love so much. Tammy was such a wonderful girl. I know this is a little late, but my prayers are with you. Love you Bobby
Erin Shipler Johnson
03/05/2014
Darcy and Jeff, I have many, many happy memories of running across Sheridan Avenue backyards and playing with Tammy: from her long, long hair that was so pretty and I was so jealous of, to eating popsicles on hot days, to stealing my mom's sugar bowl and pulling rhubarb out of our garden to dip and eat on summer days. Tammy saved me from the wasps that day!
It's hard to know what to say, but know that my heart and thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope that my own daughter can find as good of a childhood friend as I had in Tammy.
Tina Cowley
02/02/2014
Jeff & Family --
My sincere condolences to all. You are in my thoughts & prayers!
Craig Bunny & Kolby
01/31/2014
Jeff ,Darcy & family, we would like to send our condolences to your family at this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts reach out to you.
Misty Zahrt
01/31/2014
Jeff and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that your warm memories of Tammy will comfort you and carry you through this difficult time. Sending prayers of comfort and healing your way.
Clive Staff
01/30/2014
Dear Jeff and family,
We express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Knowing your kindness, Jeff, we can only imagine how wonderful your daughter was. We are thinking about you during this time.
Angela Smith (Lockridge)
01/29/2014
I am at a lost for words right now, so shocked and stunned. I lost my best friend.
Tammy and I grew up and graduated high school together, so many great memories were made.
You will be missed by many and loved by all. If heaven had a phone.
Jeff, Darcy and John sending love, prayers and thoughts.
Wanda and Susan
01/29/2014
Jeff, Darcy, Ray, Barbara and Charis - our love and prayers to you as you face this most heartbreaking time of loss.
Diedre Bonczynski-Marsh
01/28/2014
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Instantly upon meeting Tammy, I could see her kindness and goodness of heart.
SUZAN M MCGINN
01/28/2014
Oh my goodness. I am stunned! My heart aches for 2 of my oldest coolest friends. Please accept my heartfelt sadness . I cannot even begin to know your grief. i love you both
Jim and Susan Leuer
01/28/2014
Jeff and Darcy - we are so very sorry to hear of Tammy's passing. We hope you find comfort in the happy memories and strength through those that care for you.
Paul Collins
01/28/2014
Jeff and Darcy I'm so sorry about your daughter Tammy she was a great friend to me and also a bunch of other people your in our prayers.
Tiffany Goetzman
01/27/2014
I am so sad to hear about Tammy's passing. We will all miss her.
Andy and Deb Lucas
01/26/2014
Jeff and Darcy. We are so sorry to hear about your daughter Tammy. She will be missed. You're in our prayers.