TAMMIE DELEE CRONE (née: Benson)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tammie Delee Crone, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend, on Thursday, August 17th, 2023 at the age of 52 years.
Tammie was born March 21st, 1971 to Jeannette and Roy Benson in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Tammie and her mother moved and lived in a lot of different places but ended back up in Moose Jaw to stay, where she went to Ross Elementary and Peacock Collegiate High School.
In January of 1988, Tammie met Vaughn and they soon to began dating, and were married within three years. They were inseparable, each others best friends, each other’s love of their life for 35 years. She learned how to be a pig farmer and drive every piece of machinery on the family farm. She looked after the yard and delivered endless meals in the field. As the 4 kids came along, Tammie found a way to do it all, including teaching us how to work together and how to love each other at work. Our family farm will not run the same without her but its continued success is because of what she taught us along the way.
Tammie’s life revolved around family, faith, farming, friends, and basketball. She wouldn’t have had it any other way. From coaching her kids at Lindale, starting the first girls club team out of Moose Jaw in years, coaching in the Moose Jaw Minor basketball league for many years, to sitting on the board as well, you would find Tammie everywhere and anywhere watching all of her kids playing basketball and being the best fan in the stands, with her big duffle bag full of noise makers and gear, and making everyone do the stomp, stomp, clap for their team.
Tammie and Vaughn have four amazing children: Kehlsie (Derek), Megan (Brendan), Braeden (Rachel), and Macaela (Tanner); and four adorable grandchildren: Braxtin, Macy, Nash, and Kaeson. Tammie was so excited for grandbabies and loved them all so much, always making sure she had treats in the house for them and finding ways to make them laugh and smile.
She was predeceased by her father, Roy Benson; father-in-law, Arthur Crone; and mother-in-law, Martha Crone. Tammie is survived by her husband, Vaughn; son, Braeden (Rachel); daughters: Kehlsie (Derek), Megan (Brendan), and Macaela (Tanner); mother, Jeannette Benson; brother, Kelly Benson; and sister, Shelly Fox.
We would like to express how grateful we are to Prairie Mobility for all of their help when mom became paralyzed – they went out of their way to help and do what was needed to get mom home. We would also like to express our deepest gratitude for the amazing care mom was given by Home Care and the Pioneer Lodge staff, and her personal care aide Oliver Mutesi, who has become a part of our family. They went out of their way to help and do what was needed and made her last days comfortable and filled with compassion and love.
A Celebration of Tammie’s Life will be held on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 1064 3rd Ave NW, Moose Jaw, SK. Father Bert will be the presiding celebrant, assisted by Deacon Lamont Dyck, and interment will take place in Rosedale Cemetery. Please wear your favorite jersey – no dressing up for Tammie, these are her wishes. If you do not have a jersey, please wear green and/or orange. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tammie’s name may be made to Heartland Hospice Moose Jaw, Box 334, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N9. E-transfers can be made to admin@heartlandhospicemj.ca. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Michelle Ellis, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
I haven’t seen Tammie in years but every time I had in the past, she really lit up the room. Great people are taken away way to soon.
Praying for you all in this hard time
My sincere condolences go out to Vaughn and family. You have lost your number one cheerleader. So sorry❤️
So sorry for your loss, she was an amazing women ❤️
We are so sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family.
So sorry for your loss. She will be sadly missed. She was always a pleasure to deal with when doing the parts runs. She always had time to chat ❤️
Sincere condolences to Vaughan and the family. Great memories of working with Tammy and her mom at Ross Elementary and A.E. Peacock Collegiate. May God bless all of you.
Sending you all the biggest hugs, comfort and love❤️! Tam will be missed so much!
A sad milestone for me as I hear this news. Tammy (Tam) was one of my oldest friends. We grew up just down the street from one another on Buttercup Crescent, in Sunningdale. I think we met when we were only 7 or 8 years old, enjoying snowball fights, riding bikes, and general mischief in the neighbourhood. We used to walk along the top of the backyard fences to get to each other’s houses rather than just use the boring ol’ sidewalk. We were always buddies and sometimes went to the pool or roller skating. We went to Ross School, and later to Peacock together. Tammy kind of looked out for me over the years and I helped her study for biology tests and things. Her nickname for me was Rog (said Raj) in her way of talking. We only talked briefly over the grown up years but it was always with friendly affection when we did cross paths. You just don’t get to be friends with many people for that long anymore. Tammy had one of the biggest hearts I’ve ever encountered and the world will seem a little less bright without her in it. Sincerest condolences to her family. Roger J. Blager.
Our sincere sympathy to Vaughan and Family on Tammie’s death. I remember her at all the basketball games, she was always your greatest cheerleader. We are sorry for your loss.
I’m not able to be at the service but I want to share my condolences to Vaughn and family. Clearly Tammie was matriarch of an incredible family that will hold each other up and help each other through this incredible loss.
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of Tammie. She was an amazing person with so much compassion for life,friends and most of all her family. I have so many memories as we lived right next door to each other on Ross East in our early high school years. Rest easy Tammie, you will be missed by everyone who’s life you touched. Thoughts and prayers to your beautiful family
Bev & myself are so sad to hear this news, our sincere condolences to Vaughn & family, remember all the wonderful memories to help you through this most difficult time
Vaughn and family.
I am absolutely heart broken to hear of your loss, all of our losses really. She was an amazing person with a heart of gold. Her love for her children was something I learned about one evening while sitting in emerg. Then came the grandbabies and her love grew even deeper. Over time and many visits it became obvious what an amazing soul she truly was.
May God bless each of you as you make your way into a journey without her – knowing that she will be there to guide all of us in her loving and caring way
Our sincere condolences. We are so sorry for your loss
Sincere condolences to the Crone family. Thoughts and prayers with you all
I am profoundly sad for all of you. Tammie was a genuinely beautiful soul -kind, giving, generous. She was a truly good listener; she wanted to be the best mom to her kids. Vaughn, she spoke of you so lovingly; her kids were her priority always, and of course, mom was always by her side. She was Lindale’s biggest supporter and I appreciated her positivity. She will be profoundly missed. Rest well, Tammie- your legacy lives on, beautifully done. God bless and keep you now.
Vaughn and the family my sincerest condolences and deepest sympathies. even though I have not seen you all in a very long time for a good visit. I have run into y’all in passing. May each and everyone of you find happiness in your family your faith and your love.
Our deepest condolences to the family. Tammie will be missed by all.
Gary & Twila Smith and family
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Crone family. Tammie gave a lot to everyone.
The Chows
Our sincere condolences to all of you. I’m so glad to have had a short visit with Tammie not too long ago. I always loved our visits!
Prayers and thoughts to all of you
Vaughn and kids their families and grandkids
Tammie would talk of you all with such love in her voice and family was her life
She will be missed by anyone who knew her
I am very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of our time together at Peacock. Connecting on social media it was evident she was an incredible mother, grandmother and her family was her driving love and passion. Please accept my condolences.
I am so sorry to hear of Tammie’s passing, she was an amazing woman and I am so blessed to have gotten to know her over the years. I loved our visits and the family updates. Tammie, you will be so missed by everyone. Thoughts and prayers to your beautiful family
I’m so sorry for your loss Crone family. My prayers and love are with you all as you grieve this incredible woman.
Vaughn and family, I am extremely sad to hear of Tammie’s passing. As soon as I met her, I could see why she was the shinning star in your galaxy. I can’t imagine the hole she has left in your hearts. I pray that your hearts will heal soon knowing that she is no longer suffering and is at peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Words can not express the pain you all are feeling (crone family ) but let me tell you it will get better you all will heal with time . Tammie is in a good spot now free from all pain . My thoughts are with you all .
Our deepest and sincere condolences to all of the family.
I’m so sorry for your loss she was a wonderful person and friend. My thoughts are with all of her family. She will be missed by everyone that knew her .
Sending my deepest condolences to all of you at this very difficult time.
Such sad news. Tammy will be siorely missed by family and friends. As a close friend of her mom a few years our hearts go out to you Jeanette.
A special lady and a special family.
RIP
I’m sorry for the loss Vaughn , the kids, Jeanette, Kelly and her sister Shelly . Prayers for healing ❤️
My deepest sympathies to Vaughn and the whole family! Tammie was such a lovely human! I’m so sorry for your loss!
I was deeply saddened to hear about Tami’s passing. She truly was a remarkable person and brought so much joy to everyone who knew her. Our memories of playing basketball, volleyball, and softball together are etched in my heart, and her infectious smile is something I’ll always remember.
Seeing her find happiness with Vaughan and witnessing the love she had for her family was truly heartwarming. The bond she shared with her family was a testament to the wonderful person she was. I’ll never forget our time catching up in Vegas; it felt like no time had passed at all since our high school days.
Tami’s spirit and the memories we shared will always be cherished. My thoughts and prayers are with you and her family during this difficult time. May she rest in peace.
I send my deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. The Bible promises that your loved one will live again on a beautiful paradise earth when death will be no more. (John 5:28, 29; Revelation 21:4)
Sending you heartfelt thoughts and prayers!
One of the greatest serendipities of coming to Lindale School in 2007 was the opportunity to become involved with your family. You guys sure live life large! What a delight to be able to teach and do basketball with your kids. Tammie was the driving force behind the juggernaut that is the Crone dynasty, and I will always remember her with fond affection because of the supportive energy and positivity she deposited not just into my life but into everyone she touched. I pray that your family will find God’s peace as you walk through this dark valley.
Tammie was such a beautiful friend. I’ve been silly with her since high school but it’s the way she treated MY children that I will cherish the most. My eldest daughter just got married and Tammie went all out spending so much time on the phone with her talking her thru things. I’m so broken I don’t know what else to say except I will always love ya Tam!!!!!
Vaughn and all your family. We are truly sorry for the loss of Tammie. She was a special lady with a huge heart of love.
I’m so very sorry for your profound loss.
Tammie left so soon, She was my best friend , my mentor, sweetheart . She was amazing soul to me. I will always miss you ❤️ sending love and prayers to the beautiful family. May the good Lord strengthen you all in this difficult time.
My heart goes out to all of her family
Our family sends the deepest condolences to Vaughn and the whole family.❤️
My condolences to Vaughn, Kehlsie, Megan, Braeden, and Macaela and the rest of your family for your loss. I always enjoyed seeing Tammie around the gym, her enthusiasm and energy were infectious and her love for her family always so evident. I am so saddened to hear of her passing. You are all in my thoughts.
Sending my sincere condolences to Jeanette, Vaughn and all of your family. I got to know Tammie in elementary school when we lived beside each other for a short time and we became good friends. She was always a kind person who was interested in others. Although I only saw her now and then over the years, she always made sure to come and talk with me and catch up like old times. She will be missed.
Vaughn and family
Our deepest sympathy. She was always so full of love. We have such awesome memories of the times we spent together. Our thoughts and hearts are with you.
Lorne and Helen
My condolences to the Crone family. I haven’t seen Tammie in years since I moved away but I always remember her smiling and cheering at the sidelines of the basketball court either for the kids or Vaughn.
She will be sadly missed. Such a beautiful soul gone to soon.
Sending our sincere sympathy to all the family. We never met but through Rachel eyes, we learned she must have been a wonderful lady. God bless. Margaret and Richard (Rachel’s Nana and step Grampa)
Vaughn and family, we are so sorry to learn of Tammie’s passing. Our condolences and thoughts go out to you and your entire family at this difficult time.
I was so shocked to read Tammie’s obituary. I really thought that she had beat cancer and would live on. She called us when our son died in 2020 to share that she was also fighting cancer. And fight it she did and was so positive about her treatments. It was a shock to hear of her paralysis but on ward she fought. We would reach out after Todd’s death and I really hoped that she had beat the big C. Whatever happened to her she always seemed positive and focused on her family with much joy and gratitude. Whenever we met Tammie, many years after the Ross school days, she always said hello and asked about Todd and his family. My condolences to Vaughn and her children. This will leave such a big hole in your lives but you can recall all the fantastic times you had together, tell Tammie stories and keep those memories alive.
What a courageous women….a true fighter and one who now rests in the arms of God. My wife and I extend our deepest sympathy to you all, friends and family. May the Lord provide comfort to you now and in the coming months and years.
A beautiful life gone. Let us all honour her by living as she did loving,sharing,caring,inspiring and always kind. She’s with God enjoying her reward. It was a privilege to be her pharmacist and friend,I was blessed to have known this amazing lady.
Vaughn, Kehlsie, Megan, Braeden, and Macaela, we are so sad to hear of Tammie’s passing. Our sincere condolences to all of you.
Dear Vaughn and Family
Bob and I are so very sorry to hear of Tammie’s passing and you all have our very deepest sympathies.
She was a warrior and battled hard.
May the memories of all the good times you shared together give you some solace at this difficult time.
May Tammie rest in sweet peace.
Our deepest condolences to the Crone Family and Jeannette.
She lived life to the fullest and may all the wonderful memories give you strength now and forever.
Her family is her legacy and her pride and joy. She will live on thru all of you.
Sending big hugs and love, Elaine and Wayne
My condolences to you and your family, Vaughn.