In Loving Memory
Tara Knobloch Swanson
7/14/1975 — 2/13/2009
Labrie-Claybar
A Life Remembered
Obituary
Tara Knobloch Swanson, 33 of Beaumont passed away Saturday, February 14, 2009 in Houston, Texas. She was a lifetime resident of Beaumont and previously taught at Sour Lake Elementary School, Hamshire-Fannett Elementary School and also worked at Marino Home Builders.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home Chapel with Father Anthony Paulose officiating. Burial will follow in Claybar Haven of Rest Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 17, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
She is preceded in death by grandfathers, W.A Hebert III and Camille Knobloch and grandmother, Thelma Knobloch; uncle, W. A. Hebert IV, and cousin, Will Hebert. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Chris Swanson; mother, Sandra Knobloch Blankenship and husband, Billy; father, Paul Knobloch; grandmother, Bessie Woodham Hebert; son, Trace Christopher Swanson and step-son, Brycen Swanson, all of Beaumont; sister, Tiffany Knobloch Keammerer and husband, Nat of Houston and step-brothers, Will and Grant Blankenship of Beaumont.
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Anonymous
February 21, 2009
Paul,
My family and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.##imported-begin##Jim Huebel##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 20, 2009
My Dearest Tara... thank you for sharing your time, heart, and spirit. I will always carry a piece of you with me.##imported-begin##TJ Donnell##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 19, 2009
I was so very sad to hear of Tara's passing. I only knew her briefly, but I will always think of her fondly. She had a beautiful smile,and a very sweet and sincere spirit. Each time I think of her I will smile. May God be with you and your family.##imported-begin##Sherry Fletcher##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 19, 2009
Chris,
Words can't begin to express how sorry I am for the loss of your BEAUTIFUL wife. My thoughts are with you and your family!
In Deepest Sympathy,
Angie##imported-begin##Angie Morris##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 18, 2009
Dearest Tiffany and family,
My prayers are with you today and forever more. It has been years since I have seen you and Tara but the smiles ya'll share and humor that you both would give to so many people is etched in my mind like I saw you girls yester##imported-begin##Kristin Beal##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 18, 2009
Paul,
We'll miss Tara dearly....I know she is so very special to you, as both of your daughters are. Tiffany told me last night that Tara is still with us and always will be...... I know her memory and loving spirit be with you and her family forever.##imported-begin##David & Sharon White##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 18, 2009
Tiffany,
I am so sad to hear about your sweet little sister. I can remember like it was yesterday when your mom and Tara would come to All Saints to visit you at school. She was the sweetest most precious little girl with her happy little smile and ado##imported-begin##Courteney Low Myrick##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 18, 2009
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tara was a sweet girl from my memory of her in high school.##imported-begin##Jennifer Seinsheimer-Wren##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 18, 2009
Dear Paul and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter, Tara. Words fail us at a time like this, but please know that you and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of more people than you can imagine. God Bless you, W. L. Pate, Jr##imported-begin##W. L. Pate##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.##imported-begin##Heather LaBauve##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 18, 2009
Chris,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Marsha Roccaforte Kolb##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
Paul/Sandra & Billy,
We were certainly saddened to learn of Tara's death. Your families have our deepest sympathy.
Warm regards,
Tom and Judy##imported-begin##Tom & Judy Dunn##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
Uncle Paul, Aunt Sandra, Tiffany and family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time.##imported-begin##Bobby and Jennifer Seymour and family##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
Tara was a precious person... so funny and vibrant and loving. I wish there were words to ease your terrible loss. I pray that you find some comfort in happy memories and peace in knowing that she is in an awesome, happy, pain-free heaven. She was so l##imported-begin##Denise Martin Fontenot##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
Tara had one of the best personalities of anyone I've ever known. Her sense of humor always made me laugh and that smile was contagious. The stars are shinning brighter...we will miss you sweet girl!##imported-begin##Brittany Johnson##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
I just want all of you to know that your in my thoughts and prayers..I will never forget growing up with Tara and all of the great memories i have of her..i love you all very much!! God Bless##imported-begin##DeborahGeenSalyers##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
Paul and Family,
So sorry to hear about your daughter Tara. I did not know her but if she was anything like you I know I would have enjoyed knowing her. Mom and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family.##imported-begin##Diana Caldronia Primeaux & mother Major##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
Paul, I am so sorry to hear about your sweet daughter. Cindy called me Saturday and told me the horrible news. You and your family are in my prayers.##imported-begin##Donna Addison##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
Tara was one of the sweetest girls we ever met.Your famly is in our prayers. Pat & Julie
paperhangers##imported-begin##Julie & Pat##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
To all of Tara's family-
We all are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Tara was such a fun and bubbly person to be around. She always had a way to keep everyone smiling! Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all!##imported-begin##Cory and Kim McMains##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
Chris,
You and your family are in my prayers.
Love,
Sabrina##imported-begin##Sabrina Frederick Gallagher##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
Paul, my heart aches for you. I cannot imagine the grief you must be feeling, but please know that I care. I didn't know Tara well but I did know she was a beautiful person, inside and out. Your friend, Nadene##imported-begin##Nadene Bailey##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
Dear Chris, Brycen, Trace & Family-
We are so sorry for your loss. Tara was the most courageous person we ever met. She will truly be missed by all. Chris, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Dunkleberger Family
Blake, Krist##imported-begin##Blake & Kristi Dunkleberger##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
Sandra, Tiffany, and Paul,
What a shock to receive today's news about Tara. Brian's sweet best buddy growing up next door. That's the way I've always thought of her, as though she'd never grown up, married, or become a mother. I am so very sorry for ##imported-begin##Suzy Juncker##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Tara'a passing. Your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Kacy Cole Yarbro##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
A smile comes to my face when I think of you. What wonderful memories we all have of you. Thanks for giving us a life time of funny stories to tell to keep you in our lives forever. I will miss you.
Love,
Robyn Rivera##imported-begin##Robyn Rivera##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
It doesn't seem possible that it's been 33 years since we were all sitting up at the hospital waiting for our precioius little Tara to enter this world--I'll never forget the first time I saw her.. Over the years she's brought laughter and joy to everyon##imported-begin##Jo Kay Irvine##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
I am so sorry to hear such sad news. I remember Tara with a big smile on her face. Thinking of that smile makes me smile. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.##imported-begin##Laurie Ledyard Chipman##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
They say big things come in small packages. This was never more true than in the instance of Tara. Her smile is forever etched in my memory and her humor in my heart. She was an amazing person and she will be missed.##imported-begin##Kortney Smith##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
To Tara's Family:
We are deeply saddened to learn of Tara's passing. The pain will eventually ease, but Tara's beauty will always remain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.##imported-begin##Dustin and Alison Edwards##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
Aunt Sandra, Billy and Tiffany
You all mean so much to my self and my family. It is so hard to believe that Tara is no longer here. When we were younger, I looked up to both Tiffany and Tara. From looking at the guestbook it is clear that many people wer##imported-begin##Deanne Geen Torres##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
I worked with Tara for 7 years. As most have already said, she knew how to make us laugh. I've never met a more courageous person. Her simple honesty, brave heart, & loyalty to those close amaze me. I've got lots of stories & sweet memories. I will n##imported-begin##Lori Marino Hastings##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
Dear Paul and family,
Words can never express how you feel at a time like now. I can only imagine.
Although we have'nt been in touch for a long time Paul, I still regard you as one of the finest people I have ever known. So, I can only think that Tara##imported-begin##Wendell Smith##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 17, 2009
Dearest Paul and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that you will find peace in knowing that she is free of the pain she has suffered this past year. Will keep you in my prayers.##imported-begin##Connie Lalande Perrard##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
To Tara's Family and Extended Family
We can all take comfort and solace in the certainty that sweet Tara is in heaven with God and her suffering is at an end. We have been blessed to have had her touch our lives with her vibrant and enthusiastic love. ##imported-begin##Robert Burnett##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
Tara was our loveable, sweet friend and most fun employee ever to grace our office. She always had a smile and funny story to share. She made us laugh daily. It's hard to imagine a world without the joy and love of life that Tara brought wherever she w##imported-begin##Jenni Marino##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
Paul, Tara will always be with you and as time goes by you will be able to share those wonderful memories the two of you made. Your friend. Bobbie Standridge##imported-begin##Bobbie Standridge##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
I met Tara when I was diagnosed with Stage III Melanoma. She helped me so much prepare for my treatments and was always so positive. It was such a comfort to talk to someone that was going through the same thing. She was so special and I know that she ##imported-begin##Kerri Pierce##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
Paul:
I was so sorry to hear of Taraâ??s passing. I canâ??t imagine the sadness of losing a child. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.##imported-begin##Lela Cascio Gilchriest##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
I had the privilege of meeting Tara a few months ago. What a beautiful woman inside and out. To her family i would like to express my deepiest sympathy to you all. May God Bless.I know Heaven's enjoying her beautiful smile.##imported-begin##Terry Woods##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
To all of Tara's family there are no words to say how sorry we are for your loss. We are praying for all of you. God Bless and give you Peace at this time.
Don and Teri Geen##imported-begin##Teri & Don Geen##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
To all of Tara's family and friends we offer our most heartfelt condolences. Our prayers come with this message, that sweet and tender memories will soften your grief.
With Sympathy, With Love, With Peace,##imported-begin##Fawn, Tony, Baylee & Austin Thibodeaux ##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
Good day, I am sorry to hear for your loss. Tara and I went to school together from elementary until we graduated from high school. I had not talked to her in years but kept up with her through mutual friends. She was always so nice and sweet even when we##imported-begin##Charlie McCracken##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
Tara was a beautiful person...inside and out. She always knew how to put a smile on my face. I will be thinking of and praying for her precious family.##imported-begin##Crystal Welch-Phillips##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.##imported-begin##Jim, Jennifer, Blake and Brylie Laughlin##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will be missed.##imported-begin##Katie Aromi Brandner##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
Tara was a truly lovely person and will be greatly missed. Everyone in the family will miss her dearly.##imported-begin##Donnie Kamp##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
Our precious Tara was a ray of sunshine. May her family receive comfort knowing that she was loved by so many people. Our God will hold her in a kingdom that has no pain until we can see her again.##imported-begin##Joanie Zwick##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Tara's passing. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Heidi Henrichs##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
Everytime I hear Tara's name, the same thing comes to mind everytime....what a beautiful smile. She was truly a beautiful person inside and out. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Warm Regards,
Dana Babineaux##imported-begin##Dana Babineaux##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
I knew Tara and high school and whenever you think of her you think: happy, smiling, laughing! Tara will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.##imported-begin##Kelly Marcus##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
Aunt Sandra, Uncle Billy, Tiffany...just know I am always here for you, just as you have always been there for me. I love you, and know that God will give you the strength to make it through the coming days.##imported-begin##Tonya Hebert##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
Tara certainly had a beautiful smile that would light up the room, but it was her fun loving, genuine, up-beat personality that will make her unforgettable! My prayers are with you....##imported-begin##Jason Hebert##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
Chris,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow, please let us know if you need anything.
Love,
Allen & Diana Richard##imported-begin##Allen & Diana Richard##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
Paul and Tiffany,
I never had the pleasure of meeting Tara, but she sounded to be a wonderful person, just hearing you talk about her made me smile. My heart hurts for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Jill Pendas##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
Christopher, I am so sorry to hear of Tara's passing. Please know that I will do anything for you so just call me if you need anything. You and your family are in my prayer's.Love Deb.##imported-begin##Debi Foster##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
Sandra and Tiffany,
Please know that my prayers are with you. Tara holds a special place in my heart.
Sincerely,
Betsy##imported-begin##Betsy Reed Burns##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
It was a pleasure to have known Tara, she brought so much joy to us all. Her beautiful smile will be missed on Wisteria Lane a/k/a Stillwater Edition.
Kasey, Dawn, Hayden & Hadley Johnson##imported-begin##Dawn Johnson##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. May God Bless and give you Peace.
Brian, Shannon, Brandon and Blaine Seymour##imported-begin##Shannon##imported-end##
Anonymous
February 16, 2009
What do you say?It is amazing when you think back to our high school days!I know I speak for everyone from the class of '94... She's crackin'up her fellow angels as we speak.Tara was a blessing.I feel lucky to have known her.##imported-begin##Catie Hinterberger Droptini##imported-end##
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