Tanya Washburn (72), passed into the loving arms of Jesus after a lengthy battle with cancer on Sunday, May 16th, 2021 at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN. She resided in the Fort Wayne area the majority of her life, and most recently in Lafayette, IN. Tanya was the Daughter of Ralph K. and Ruby A. (Ummel) Washburn of Remington.
Tanya, born on February 5th, 1949, was raised on a farm north of Remington, IN. She graduated from Remington High School in 1968. After graduating high school she learned the art of cosmetology from the Lafayette Beauty Academy and soon after pursued a degree in Interior Design at IPFW. She loved to travel and enjoyed wintering in Florida. She was an avid knitter and was very fond of antiques, finding many treasures along the way. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends playing games, puzzling, and studying God’s Word. Tanya had an infectious laugh and could light up the room with her fun-loving presence. If there was a song to go along with something that was said she would be singing or whistling the words instantly. Tanya had several battles with cancer and she was unwavering and determined to stay here on earth for as long as she could with the people she loved so much.
Tanya is survived by her sisters Carolyn Siebenthal and Norma Alberts, and sister-in-law Judy (Merchant) Washburn along with multiple generations of nieces and nephews as well as many long time good friends. Preceded in death by her parents, her sister Shirley Ramey, and brother Don Washburn, her brothers in-law Wayne Siebenthal, Neil Ramey, Jim Alberts and niece Jill Alberts.
Family and friends are invited to the Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home, 9 W North St, Remington, IN 47977 to remember, grieve and support each other on Friday, May 21st, 2021. Visitation will be from 10am-12pm EST with a funeral service at 12PM. Interment immediately following at Remington Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Community Cancer Network, PO Box 4499, Lafayette IN 47903.
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