Tamara was such a bright light in our lives, her clients. She helped us to obtain legal guardianship of our grandson and we will always remember her for her intellect, her bright smile and warm feelings for her clients. She helped many in her short time here. I was devastated to hear of her passing.  I will always remember her and pray for her and her family.
Laura and Gerald Belknap
Ponte Vedra Florida

Jim and Brittany and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Tamara was one of the sweetest people that I ever had the pleasure to meet. I truly enjoyed talking with her and getting to know her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jill, Bob and Nicholas Ferreira

Dear Teo, Barbara and family.  Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Tamara.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.  Vichnaya pamiat!

Dear Kathy & Al & family,
I'm so sorry to hear of this terrible and sad news. My prayers for your family and especially your Son, Jim.
   Sincerely, Kathy Fisher & family

Dear Dr. Kulyk, Mrs. Kulyk, and family. It is with our deepest sympathy on the loss of your daughter Tamara. Know that you are in our daily thoughts and prayers. We pray you can find comfort knowing that Tamara is that "Angel" on your shoulder and is with you always! 
May God shower you with His blessings, love,peace and comfort  during the days ahead. Rest on His shoulder and always know how much He loves you.
With all our love,
Michelle and Craig Codrington

My sincere sympathy to the families.  You are all in my prayers.

Like to say thanks to Tamara  for being part of our lives.  She will be sincerely  missed. I is hard to loose someone as loving as her but  will aways have her in our hearts.  I realize it hurts now but in time the hurt will get a little more bearable

Jim, Brittany, Teo, Barbara, Lulu, and familyâ€¦

I've only just now gotten to the point where I can concentrate enough to express my thoughts and feelings for the remarkable young woman who became the little sister that I never had. Tamara was one of the sweetest, kindest, and gentlest souls that I have ever had the privilege of knowing, and was the best friend that anyone could ever hope to have. She had an aura about her that made you feel like you could tell her anything, and that she could tell you anything. And we did â€¦ sometimes too much so! She had such a strong drive to live life to its fullest and was always looking for the next fun thing to do, and whenever we went out anywhere I knew we never would be bored. But her most remarkable quality was that infectious smile that could cut like a laser through darkness (the tears welled-up as I wrote that). Anyone who ever met her walked away with the memory of that smile.

For most of my life it has been a very rare thing for me to meet someone that I felt I could be as open with as I was with her, and that's a bond that has only been matched by my wife. So so SO many wonderful memories of our time together. The countless Boulder college parties. The marching band bowl trips back when CU had a good football team. My graduation party at her apartment. Camping trips with the dogs. Me coming down to Tampa and going out to Ybor City, Orlando, Daytona, etc. Her trips with Jim, Lulu, and Jason back out to Boulder. Her & Jim's wedding on Clearwater Beach, where I wore a tuxedo and flip-flops! It dawned on me recently that the majority of the happiest moments of the last 20 years for me involve Tamara in some way or another, and as long as I carry those with me I'll be a better person for it.

When she informed me of her condition this past fall it was like a kick in the head. I refused to believe that my little sis was going to suffer this fate. But not long thereafter she texted me a picture of herself and Brittany in a car, on their way to Thanksgiving dinner I think. She was clearly tired and showing ill-effects of her treatment, but there was that smile â€¦ bright as ever. Now that she's gone I know there will be a gaping hole in my soul for the rest of my life, and though this pain will linger for a long time, in many ways it's a beautiful sadness because my life is much better with her having been a part of it, even if it was for a much shorter time than any of us wanted.

It absolutely kills me that I won't be able to attend her funeral in-person, but her death comes at the dawn of new life for me. My son Jack was born 7 weeks ago, but 3.5 weeks premature and spent a week in the NICU. He's on oxygen now and the doctors recommended against him travelling, and I can't leave my wife here to deal with that by herself. Please give my little sis one last hug from her big brother. Heaven became a much brighter place last week when that smile walked through the gate. God bless you all, and please keep in touch.

With all my love,
John Adams

Dear Kathy and Al, just want to send our prayers and thoughts to both of you and your family.  So very sad to hear this news.  Tamara will be in our prayers.  Bernadette & Jim Loesch and family too

Sending my condolences to the family. Praying God will help you in this time of sorrow. May Tamara rest in peace.

Tamara worked in my firm for a period of time and in that time she excelled at learning everything I could teach her . I lost her to her entrepreneurship and desire to open her own firm.I hated losing her but she had all my support. She was a very special lady and I will miss her and so will all the clients that she represented.

I worked for Tamara's father for many years.  I have great respect and love for this family.  My heart breaks for them at this time at the loss of their precious daughter.  I am praying for the Kulyk/Holden families and trust God to give them strength and courage at this difficult time.  Teresa Hodum

My heart goes out to her family and especially to her beautiful daughter, Brittany, who gave her the strength to fight so hard in her battle.    

I only knew Tamara a short time but I will cherish the times we were able to spend together with our families.  She was and will continue to be such an inspiration.  She was a wonderful mother and an amazing woman...strong, beautiful, caring and sweet.  A beautiful young life gone too soon...you will truly be missed Tamara!

An amazing dedicated mother whose main concern, throughout her battle, was wanting "to get strong for Brittany."   Pray that Brittany will feel Tamara's maternal love,  protection and guidance throughout her life's journey, until they meet again.

It is hard to find the words to fully express how much Tamara meant to me. 
It was one of the greatest privileges of my life to be close to Tamara. I worked by her side for over 4 years and she was such a positive influence. Her dedication to her clients and her family was inspiring. I would not be where I am without her encouragement and love. She was a wonderful woman with an amazing presence wherever she went. She will be greatly missed.

Among those who had the honor of working along side Tamara, she was one of the most gentle with a warm and inviting smile that could calm the toughest storm.

My best to Dr. and Mrs. Kulyk, Jan Townsend

My condolences to Tamara's family.  I had the pleasure of working with Tamara many times over the years.  She was a skilled lawyer, and a wonderful person, as well as a personal friend. She will be greatly missed by  everyone in the Tampa Bay legal community.

I was honored to work with Tamara, helping several clients, while she practiced in Tarpon Springs. She was always a true professional, dignified and compassionate. a tragic loss...
My condolences to the family.

I met Tamara many years ago in a business group, and have always thought the owrld of her.  I truly lovely and professional ladywho loverd her family.  she will be missed.

Dr. Kulyk and Barbara, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.  I will lift you and your family up.  We are here if you need something.  All my love, Beth Tancredo

I was so sad to hear of Tamara's passing and am keeping her heartbroken family and friends in my thoughts and prayers. I'm very sorry for your loss. 

Kelly (Crane) Kennedy - BPS Class of '94

please accept our heartfelt condolences . our thoughts are with you during this sad time in yur lives.
with deepest sympathy,
jerilyn, stuart, sue and scott goldsmith

There are no words to express what your family must be experiencing.  We are so sorry and only wish we could do more.  Please know that we care about you and will be thinking about you and praying for you all. Love, Carol and Pat Borders

Peace and calm, we grieve with  you.  Ken said he is so sorry for your loss.  We love you.

OBITUARY

Tamara K Holden

17 November, 1976 – 25 July, 2014

Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park & Funeral Home

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