About This Memory Space
This page was created for Tammy M. Beckham's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Tammy M. Beckham's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Tammy M. Beckham. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Tammy M. Beckham crafted a vibrant life defined by relentless drive, artistic mastery, and a zest for high-speed thrills, leaving an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to cross her path.
From her roots in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Tammy's formative years unfolded in Indianapolis, where she honed a competitive spirit through track, swimming, and boxing—skills that intimidated more than a few admirers. Her unyielding pursuit of perfection shaped every endeavor, turning her into a force of creativity and endurance whose passions ranged from adrenaline-fueled adventures to elaborate seasonal spectacles.
Tammy poured her expertise into her painting company, elevating ordinary surfaces in award-winning million-dollar homes to mirror-like perfection through painstaking craftsmanship. Alongside Julie Gerard, her partner of 34 years, she co-launched thriving enterprises including a sprawling fun park, a humorous escape room, and her ultimate joy: a massive haunted house brimming with custom animated props designed to deliver unforgettable frights. Their ventures earned them recognition as one of Indianapolis's Eastside's top business duos from their banker.
Photos of Life
Family & Loved Ones
Tammy's world revolved around the unbreakable partnership she shared with Julie Gerard for 34 years, a bond fueled by joint dreams and endless escapades. Together they unwound with their loyal Doberman, Xena Warrior Princess, after tearing across land and water on cars, go-karts, motorcycles, quads, and jet skis—the faster, the more exhilarating. She held deep ties to her parents Steve (Bonnie) Beckham and step-mother Sheila Jaoski, along with siblings Angie Abbott, Greg Mason of Indianapolis, and Tawyna Bendlin and John Simpson of California, while cherishing memories of her birth mother Mary Simpson and a host of adored pets.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Echoes from Tammy's circle capture a dynamo whose infectious energy and bold spirit sparked joy and inspiration across her community.
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