As one of her final wishes, Tammy wanted a full family feast for the holidays with all the fixin’s, and her wish was granted. On December 25, 2020, our loving mother, wife, family member, and friend Tama “Tammy” Allen (Bucy) gained her wings after a short, but courageous battle with cancer.
Born May 9, 1959 to Midge and Slim Bucy, she was the youngest of five daughters on the Lazy Acres Farm outside of Townsend, MT. It was within the fields of her parent’s farm that Tammy’s love for gardening and flowers was cultivated, and it was also here that she learned so many of life’s most important lessons that she later instilled into her own children. Thankfully for her kids, she never strictly enforced her dad’s favorite morning greeting of, “Off your arse and on your ankles, daylight is burning,” as none of them were morning people.
In her adult life, Tammy worked several odd jobs to supplement her free time, but most notably worked most of her professional career as an administrator at the Broadwater Health Center, as a secretary and bookkeeper at the local doctor’s office, and finally landing at her most current and favorite positions at the Broadwater County Sheriff’s Office. She started her career with the BCSO on December 26, 2002, and in her 18 years with them, she worked as a dispatcher initially and finished her days there as the Administrative Assistant. It was in this position that she worked behind the scenes to keep the office running and more importantly, keeping “her boys” in line. The visitor chair at her desk was noted to be “the busiest chair in the building” as she was always there for a visit, give advice, or just lend a listening ear to whoever may have needed it. The employees at the BCSO became as much of family to Tammy as her numerous blood relatives.
Tammy was one of the most welcoming and kindest souls a person could have ever been blessed to know. She never treated anyone as a stranger, and the door to her refrigerator and house was always open to anyone who may have needed a snack or a place to stay. While her kids were growing up and into their adult years, it was not unusual to have multiple “bonus kids” at her home for dinner, especially on Tuesdays when she would host a community taco night for anyone who wanted to attend. No one made tacos like she did.
In 2009, fate, good timing, and a band stepped in and Tammy met the love of her life Tim. The music from a wedding reception caught the attention of Tim while he was driving down the road, and after dancing the night away with Tammy, and a little detective work to get her contact information a few days later, the rest became history. Tim and Tammy married on April 21, 2012 and have spent the years since enjoying life in White Sulphur. Their many adventures included golfing around the state, hunting in the fall months (something she never would have done before she met Tim), and traveling around the country enjoying good music, cultural foods, and dancing to bands wherever they found to enjoy them.
Tammy is survived by her loving husband Tim Allen; daughters Kelli Dailey (Zach Raymond), and Katie Martin (Josh Manning), and son Ryan Dailey (Katie); stepchildren Laura Bullis (Marshall), Jason Allen (Keiza); sisters Cathy (Monte) Armstrong, Linda Poe, Kim (Jeff) Koehnke; nieces and nephews and bonus grandchildren too numerous to count. Tammy was blessed with three strong willed grandsons, Brayker Lane, Roman Thomas, and Zachery “Finn,” all of whom filled her with such happiness at being a grandmother. Samantha Miller and Felicia Kuka were also like daughters to Tammy, and she loved and cherished her relationship with them like they were her own children. Tammy was preceded in death by her parents Slim and Midge Bucy, and sister Jane Damuth.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the Townsend Ranch Willow Creek Cabins at 4572 US Highway 12, White Sulphur Springs, MT. This will be open to the public. In lieu of flowers, Tammy requested that donations be made in her honor to the Ronald McDonald House of Montana.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
1:00 p.m.
Sunday January 3, 2021
Townsend Ranch Willow Creek Cabins
4572 US Highway 12
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
1:00 p.m.
Sunday January 3, 2021
Townsend Ranch Willow Creek Cabins
4572 US Highway 12
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
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Norma bushman says
Prayers are with the whole family
Dee Toy (Hensley) says
Prayers to everyone. Linda Poe was my Cousin Lloyd Poe’s ex wife and I was in the same class with Kim.
Joey Dahl says
Tammy was such a wonderful lady she was great and a fun lady to be around. I remember taking Katie to college and driving back with Tammy she was always great to be around. Rip.tammy
Dana and Tammy Rauser says
Our thoughts and prayers to Tammy’s family. She was a great gal! She would take time to say hello and chat for a bit.
Mary Ellen Schnur says
I remember Tammy when she and Kim were miniature cheerleaders at basketball games, and the big girls were in high school She had a smile that would light up the world, and she used it often. I doubt she realized how much encouragement she gave people with that beautiful smile and caring demeanor. She leaves her corner of the world a better place.
Gary and Gayle (Clark) Ross says
I went to school with Tammy and always remember her as a warm and fun person! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Amanda Domino says
Dear Kelli and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, Tammy. May all of your memories and love bring you healing. Take good care. Amanda and Jim Domino
Tim and Linda Holm says
Tammy was a wonderful woman and friend. She will be loved and missed always. Thoughts and prayers to Tim and all of the family. We are so very sorry.
Tim and Linda
Vickie Rauser says
Tammy’s smile lit up the room and her friendly spirit endeared her to all. Prayers for comfort, strength, and peace to Tammy’s family and friends; sorrow is particularly hard at Christmas.
Tracie Grimm says
What a great woman and friend we have lost. I worked with Tama at Broadwater County, and as her obit says she was always there to listen and cheer you. We had some great conversations and I will never forget her kind loving demeanor. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, now and in the days to come. God Bless You All.