Amy Jo (Weber) Tattersall

Amy Jo (Weber) Tattersall passed from this life into the presence of her Lord Friday, February 6, 2015 at Salem General Hospital following a short illness. She was born August 3, 1949 to Harold James and Betsy Ann Weber of Libby Creek Ranch, Carlton, Washington. She moved with her family to Grand Coulee, Washington in 1953 where she grew up, attending Grand Coulee schools, and graduating from Grand Coulee High School in 1967. While in high school, Amy was honored as Miss Grand Coulee and Miss Puget Power. Upon high school graduation, she moved to Seattle, Washington, where she worked for Pittsburg Testing Laboratories and pursued a degree in sociology at the University of Washington, graduating in 1972.

After college, Amy began a career with the Boeing Company, met William G. Tattersall, whom she married March 30, 1974 and with him, made their first home in north Seattle.

She moved with her husband, Bill, to Veradale, Washington in 1979 where Amy transitioned to her second career as a commercial lines underwriter with Safeco Insurance. They moved again in 1987 to Grand Coulee, Washington to farm and ranch, where they established Homestead Vineyards and managed a fish farm on the Columbia River. Amy continued to remain engaged in insurance with State Farm Insurance Co., managing the office in Grand Coulee. They moved to Salem, Oregon upon their retirement in 2005 and resided there until her death.

Amy loved to take photos, which she made into beautiful card creations for many of her family and friends. She was also known for her professional looking gift wrapping, as well as her excellent homemaker and caregiver skills. Her positive attitude in the midst of difficult circumstances was an example to so many.

Amy is survived by her husband, Bill, at home; two step-daughters, Rhonda and Sue; one step-son Todd; and two granddaughters, Hannah and Lindsey. She is also survived by two brothers, John Weber (Sharyl) of Independence, Oregon, and Jay Weber of Mansfield, Washington, and by one sister, Ada Jill Hargrove (Bob), of Otis Orchards, Washington. Survivors further include her nieces, Elisa, Teresa, and Jessica; one nephew, Reed; grandnieces Audrey, Jocelyn and Jillian; and grandnephews Kirk, Timothy, and Shane. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Services of commemoration will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Salem Baptist Church, 5412 Liberty Road, S. Salem, Oregon with Pastor Steve Brown officiating. Contributions may be made to ‘Salem Baptist Church’ with a notation “missionary fund”.