Tammy Votava

Tammy (Tamera) Lee Votava of Jamestown, ND passed away on August 8, 2026.

Tamera Lee Votava passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of August 8, 2026, at the age of 62. She was born on Jan. 2nd, 1964, to Vernon and Emmie Fiebiger and was raised in Sharon, ND.

She loved music, and played piano for St. Olaf’s Church in Finley for over 30 years. After moving from the Finley/Sharon area, she became proficient with the harp and enjoyed playing it at church, local events, for family events, or at the nursing home where Ken was a chaplain. She will be remembered for her floral arranging talents, her care for her family, friends, and community, and her love for the Lord.

She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Ken; her children Amy and Christopher, and their families; brothers Steve and Tim Fiebiger, sister Terri Haugtvedt, and mother Emmie Fiebiger. She was preceded in death by her father Vernon, father-in-law Ermin Votava, brother Don, children Sarah and Francis Lee, and sister-in-law Susan Fiebiger.

Vigil - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 13, 2026 at St. James Basilica, Jamestown, with the Recitation of the Rosary beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial - 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 14, 2026 at St. James Basilica with the Very Reverend C.F. Wilhelm, celebrant.

Visitation- One hour before each service at the church.

Burial – Westfield Township Cemetery, Finley, ND.