Tammy Jenkins, a long-time resident of John Day, passed away June 20, 2019, at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nev.

Born in Ritzville, Wash., Tammy received an associate’s degree in nursing from Trinity Oaks Community College in The Dalles in 1986. Tammy worked as a social worker for 20 years with Training and Employment Consortium, and Oregon Child Protection Services in John Day and Burns. Tammy’s life-long passion for helping children was apparent  in her dedicated service to the state and community, and through the countless children and families she helped over the years.

Tammy loved spending time with her family, working with children, reading, gardening, and caring for her dog, Benjie.

She is survived by her children, Tia and Nathan; former spouse, Phil; grandchildren, Nathan Jr., Hunter, Emma, and Harrison; mother, Donna; and sisters, Dawn, and Deborah. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who will be truly missed for her caring nature, and never-ending compassion.