Tamara Panker

Former Doniphan resident, Tamara S. Panker, 44, passed away Friday, January 9, 2015 at her home in Lincoln, Nebraska.

There will be no services. Memorials may be given to Shriners Hospitals for Children or a charity of your choice.

Tamara was born June 20, 1970 in Topeka, Kansas to Karla M. Norflis. She graduated from Grand Island High School. Tamara loved art and worked in the LIVYES workshop for RHD in Lincoln, Nebraska where she sold her paintings. She also worked for Mid-Nebraska Individual Services at their workshop in Grand Island, Nebraska. Tamara enjoyed life and her dolls. One major highlight for Tamara was attending a Cyndi Lauper concert.

Tamara was preceded in death by her grandfather, Al Panker.

SURVIVORS:
Mother:
Karla M. Norflis - Topeka, KS
Grandmother:
Katy Panker - Grand Island, NE
Aunts & Uncles:
Holly & Wade Zersen - Grand Island, NE
Ken & Betty Hegwood - Hansen, NE
Cousins:
Kelly & Kristin Zersen
Many other relatives
Gerri Garroutte and other special caretakers