Tammi Lynn (Holm) Lester

Tammi Lynn (Holm) Lester February 10, 1976 – July 25, 2026 Tammi Lynn (Holm) Lester, our beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend passed away on July 25, 2026 at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. Tammi was born February 10, 1976 to Rodney and Iris Elaine Holm, joining her older brother Brian, and five years later became a big sister to her brother Todd. A middle child, with the independence to prove it. Tammi, along with her family spent many summers camping and enjoying the Montana outdoors. They were joined by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The memories made during her youth had a profound impact on Tammi and the kind of life she wanted to have with her children. She carried on her love of the outdoors and family by spending almost every summer weekend in the woods with large groups of friends and family. Four-wheeler rides during the day and talks over the fire late into the night mark a normal Friday and Saturday night for her. Tammi was a Butte girl through and through, attending Kennedy Elementary, East Junior High, and graduated from Butte High School. She then attended Montana Tech and graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Accounting, followed by a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Montana. She was a first-generation college graduate, even with a daughter at the young age of 19 as a single mother. It was a true mark of her grit and determination that she showed throughout her life. Tammi married Joe Lester on June 9, 2001, and they welcomed Bradie, then Kadyn to the family joining their big sister Kara. They later divorced. Tammi was a member of the Toastmasters, the Montana Tech Alumni Association, and on the Board of Energcomm Federal Credit Union. She loved growing professionally and personally through building community around Butte and giving back through these organizations. Upon graduation from Montana Tech, she worked for the State of Montana, leaving there for a position at the Montana Tech Foundation. She made many long-lasting friendships during her time at the Foundation, including Kayla Sanders who was one of her closest and beloved friends throughout her life. The last seventeen years were with Northwestern Energy, first as an Internal Auditor and the last few years as a Financial Operations Analyst, a position she enjoyed. Tammi was a great mother. She was very involved with all three of her children with school, dance and sports. Summers were spent travelling around the state travelling volleyball, softball and baseball as the kids grew. She never missed a game or an opportunity to tell her children how proud she was of them. Tammi is survived by her children, Kara Holm, Bradie (Tyler) Casey and Kadyn Lester, and her first Grandson making his appearance later this year. Tammi is also survived by her parents Rodney and Elaine Holm, her brothers and their families, Brian (Gayle) Holm and Zachary and Gavin Holm, and Bethany and Tanner McLean, and Todd (Amanda) Holm, Connor, Riley and Finley Holm. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends, and by her two furry friends Koda and Blaze. Tammi was preceded in death by her grandparents, Frank and Iris White, Jerry and Mary Agnes Holm; aunts and uncles, Frank and Rose White, Bill White, Judy and John Wulf, Richard White, Larry Campanella, Jerry Holm and Gregory Holm; cousins Billy White, Larry Campanella, Wayne White and TJ Holm, and beloved dog Ivy Rae. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be conducted Friday, August 7th at 11 AM in Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home with Father Thomas Haffey officiating. Entombment of ashes will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The Heavens gained a new Angel to watch over us until we meet again.

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Tammi Lynn (Holm) Lester

February 10, 1976 - July 25, 2026