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Thank you to everyone for your support during this difficult time. We would love for you to post your favorite photos and/or stories about Tara on the memories tab of this memorial website.

Obituary

On Monday, May 24th, 2021, Tara Faith Cates, loving daughter, wife, and mother, passed away at the age of 36 after a brave battle with cancer. Tara was born on May 30th, 1984 to Hope Rhodes and Steve Olson in Denver, Colorado. She was raised in Golden, Colorado and graduated from D’Evelyn Junior-Senior High School in 2002. After initially studying at the University of Colorado in Boulder, she received her Bachelor’s degree in computer science …

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I will always remember today, am thankful for the joy you gave me as my daughter.  You are forever in my heart.
I will always remember today, am thankful for the joy you gave me as my daughter.  You are forever …
I will always remember today, am thankful for the joy you gave m…

Sam.  I think of you often.  Please, if you get this connect me to Hope.  We were neighbors to the Olsons and watched Y…

Sam.  I think of you often.  Please, if you get this connect me to Hope.  We were neighbors to the …

Sam.  I think of you often.  Please, if you get this connect me …

Tara taught me a lot. Her patience and positive attitude no matter what the situation gave me much inspiration. We sh…
Tara taught me a lot. Her patience and positive attitude no matter what the situation gave me much…
Tara taught me a lot. Her patience and positive attitude no mat…

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Los Gatos Memorial Park

2255 Los Gatos Almaden Road, San Jose, CA 95124
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