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Tara Faith Cates

Los Gatos, CA, USA
May 30, 1984 - May 24, 2021
May 30, 1984 - May 24, 2021
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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.
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Sam.  I think of you often.  Please, if you get this connect me to Hope.  We were neighbors to the Olsons and watched Your sweet Tara grow up.   Pam Benedict 

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Tara taught me a lot. Her patience and positive attitude no matter what the situation gave me much inspiration. We shared our determination and perseverance to make the most out of life. She never gave up and always did her best, which I hold close to my heart. Her hugs hold me tight especially in my dark moments. Her overflowing love for family, friends and strangers inspires me to follow in her footsteps. Life is precious and I want to do the same. Her smile and laugh will always be with me. And I share in her adventurist spirit, though she reached out further than I ever dreamed.
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I am a privileged mom to have had such an amazing daughter so full of love, achievement, kindness, laughter, courage, perseverance, determination. She so loved her husband and daughter with all her heart too. I will miss her every day of my life. She was the most precious gift God ever gave me and I am forever grateful. I gave her middle name of Faith, such a perfect name for her.
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Tara and Olivia on their firs…
2019, Disneyland
Tara and Olivia on their first trip to Disneyland! Olivia was not impressed by the princesses, but she was a pretty princess herself! I will always fondly remember this wonderful trip that Tara, Sam, and Olivia let me be a part of.
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June 2021
Canyon Heights Academy
Campbell, CA

I remember Tara's tender love for Olivia. Most mornings Sam would be driving and dropping Olivia in Preschool and Tara would be sitting in the back seat next to Olivia. Olivia was never in any hurry to get out of the car no matter how long the car line was and Tara would lovingly and tenderly encourage Olivia to go out and have a good day. One could sense the deep love that has radiated from this family.
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A slideshow of Tara through the years
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