Tamara Kincaid

On April 8, 2019 the world lost a light. Tamara Elspeth Kincaid of Seattle died suddenly in her home. She was 59 years old. Tamara suffered from chronic illnesses but her spirit remained strong in the face of immense pain.

But more than her death, we should celebrate her life. She would want us to. Tamara was a kind and caring woman who made everyone she knew feel heard and important. She loved others fiercely, even when they did not love themselves.

Tamara was born in Millington, TN, into a Navy military family. While they were posted on Whidbey Island, WA she attended Oak Harbor HS, studied abroad in Germany, then studied anthropology and communications at Western Washington University. Her career included Director of Communications at the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, Public Affairs Director at the Seattle Police Force, and Marketing Director at Lifelong AIDS Alliance (NW AIDS Foundation).

Tamara made friends everywhere she went, including on the bus, at the grocery store, and even on the side of the road. She loved hosting people at her home and sharing stories over home-cooked meals. Tamara was a core part of the community at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral. The most important part of Tamara’s faith was loving her neighbor and she lived out the gospel every day by fighting for justice,  especially in the causes of immigration and women’s rights.

Tamara is is survived by her partner, David Harms, and daughter Zoe Gluck, who will graduate from American University in Washington, D.C. on Mother’s Day. We know that she will be deeply missed by everyone who loved her and we hope that the love she showed to others will be carried on in her memory. Donations can be made to the National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project (NIWAP) at www.justgiving.com/niwapinc in her memory.

A memorial service will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral on Sunday, May 19 at 2pm to celebrate her life.