Tamara Kay Johnson Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Tamara Kay Johnson (Grand Forks, North Dakota). Tamara, born on July 21, 1959, passed away on September 10, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Tamara Kay Johnson to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Tamara for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Tamara’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leo Tupa and Marilyn Tupa; and her brother Tad. She is survived by: her husband Mike Johnson; her sons, Tyler Johnson (Ashly) of Grand Forks and Derek Drake of Palm Springs, California; and her siblings, Kristi Sorlien of Grand Forks, Victoria Odegard (Lloyd) of Arizona and Troy. She is also survived by her five grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Gregory J. Norman Funeral Chapel (2950 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58201). A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Lincoln Park (120 Euclid Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58201).
