FAIRFAX:  Tami Pickering, age 52, of Fairfax, formerly of Newhall, died on Monday, July 11, 2022 at Unity Point St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, after a short battle with cancer..

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, July 15, 2022 at St. John Lutheran Church in Newhall, with Rev. Steven Rempfer officiating.  Interment will be held at St. John's Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 PM Thursday, also at St. John Lutheran Church in Newhall.  A memorial fund has been established.

Tami was born March 2, 1970, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Lynn and Delores (Schirm) Pickering.  She graduated from Benton Community High School with the class of 1988.  Tami furthered her education and graduated from Iowa State University.

Tami's career path gave her opportunities to serve in various capacities around customer care and service. Most recently at TransAmerica as Customer Service Quality Specialist.

She found most joy behind the scenes as "Event Coordinator" for family and friends.  Just like her mother, she did not like to stay home.  She was always brightening people's day with her creative gifts.  She was a kind and caring soul.  Tami had a loving heart.  She lit up a room with her smile and personality.  She made the world a better place.

She is survived by her father Lynn "Butch" Pickering of Newhall; her sister Jodi (Scott) England of Cedar Rapids; niece, Brittney England; nephew, Marcus (Elisabeth) England; and her cherished aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her loving mother Delores; and her brother Mark.

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