Tammy Goepfert Obituary (1971 - 2023)

Fairfield - Tammy Geopfert passed away peacefully by her husband’s side early Friday morning November 3, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Leukemia. Tammy was a fighter and held on as long as possible for her husband, children, and grandchildren. Tammy was born in Glens Falls, NY on March 6, 1971. She was a resident of Minerva, NY for many years before settling down in the mountains of Maine. Tammy belonged to the Church of Latter-Day Saints and had many friends within the church’s community. Tammy lived for her husband Tony, children, grandchildren, and her hobbies. She enjoyed a simple existence, which included being a “mamma bear & Mimi “, walks to the park, going to church, playing games, coloring Thomas Kincaid works of art, scrapbooking collecting photos of family and friends, and FaceTiming with her grandbabies and family. Tammy enjoyed jokes with her family especially when it came to her “strong hand”. Tammy would like to be remembered by this quote “Let go of the idea of perfection — you are not perfect, you are real. Let yourself be flawed and allow yourself to make mistakes. Recognize that you're not always going to have it all together. Sometimes your heart is going to break, you are going to get hurt, you are going to feel pain. Don't apologize for being broken — every time you break you become a little more alive. You become more open with yourself. You become exposed to your sensibility. Every crack tells you a little more about yourself - your strength, your courage, your tenacity — what you're made of. Do not hide these pieces from the world, they are a part of who you are. You see, the most beautiful people are beautifully broken”. Tammy is predeceased by her mother, Sharon Stuart of Olmstedville, NY, her father Rexford Baker of Brant Lake, NY, her sister Sandy Gereau of Newcomb, NY. Tammy is survived by her husband Tony Geopfert of Fairfield, ME, her children Bennjamin Hall of the 126th Chemical BN (US Army) and his partner Eric Hasse of Bellevue, NE, daughter Kassandra Whittier of Kentucky, sister Judie Baker of Indian Lake, and Matthew Cooper of Malone, NY. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook can be signed, condolences and memories shared at www.gallantfh.com. Tammy’s wishes were to be cremated; and in lieu of flowers donations may be made in the deceased’s name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 22324, New York, NY 10087.