Tammy Lyn Doern

Tammy Doern died June, 2026 at her home in Lacey, Washington. She was 46 years old. Tammy was born to Robert and Cathleen (Chadwick)Ruks on Easter Sunday, 6 April, 1980 at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. On October 17, 2000 she married Kelley Doern in Clarksville, TN by the Justice of the Peace.

Tammy is survived by her husband, Kelley Doern; her daughters Kaitlyn and Lillian; her parents Robert and Cathy Ruks; her brothers, Robert Jr, James, and Joseph. She was preceded in death by her son Christopher.

Tammy loved to foster kittens and a few puppies. In place of flowers donations can be made to Joint Animal Services at jointanimalservices.org

Family, friends and others whose lives Tammy touched are invited to Tahoma National Cemetery 18600 SE 240th Street, Kent, WA 98042 Time and date to be announced.