Denise Lynne Tabor

Denise Lynne Tabor

Denise Lynne Tabor passed away on March 20, 2022 after a difficult struggle with cancer. She was 59 years old and a long-time resident of Seattle, Washington.

Denise was born on April 7, 1962 in Alameda County, California to Frank John and Joan Alexandra Ostrow. She graduated from Skidmore College with a BA in English and received her Master’s in English from Middlebury College’s Breadloaf School of writing. Denise began her career as an English teacher at Philips Andover Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, and was a much-loved instructor. She was a passionate writer and musician who truly loved Puget Sound and all the wildlife surrounding her home. She had a particular love for hummingbirds and made her home a welcoming haven for many of these special jewels in flight.

Denise is survived by her mother, Joan A. Ostrow of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, her brother, Frank P. Ostrow of Falmouth Maine (Susan), her sisters, Dawn A. Ostrow-Remy of Rochester, Vermont and Jeannette L. Ostrow of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, one niece, and three nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved partner, Michael George Lehman.

A memorial service will be scheduled in Maine where her ashes will be scattered. To remember Denise, please consider a donation to PAWS ().

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