Wendy Marie Stamm

When Wendy Marie Stamm entered a room, her smile brightened it. This was just one example of who Wendy was and how she impacted those around her. Wendy was a very sensitive person and always sought the finest attributes in other people. She always wanted the best for everyone. Wendy showed tireless enthusiasm that would serve her well throughout her life. She was fiercely passionate about family and loved hers dearly.

She was the daughter of Lisa Pauleen Stamm (deceased). She was raised by Bill & Debi Stamm (her grandparents) who would always be Mom and Dad. She was preceded in death by her Uncle Bubba Stamm, maternal grandmother, Connie Stamm, birth mother, Lisa Stamm and her beloved great-grandmother, Christine Compton. She is survived by a great-grandmother, many aunts, uncles and cousins who love her dearly and will miss her always.

She was born and grew up in Houston, Texas. She moved to Kerrville, Texas and spent summers and holidays at her family’s beloved river house in Leakey, Texas. She loved spending time with her aunts, uncles, cousins and great grandmothers. Family was a very important part of her life. As a young girl, Wendy was able to empathize and identify with a vast array of people and personality types. This quality led her to a diverse group of friends and acquaintances.

Wendy played softball, volleyball, and enjoyed gymnastics. She represented Tivy High School at the Texas State Track and Field Meet and competed in shot put and discus. Her favorite teacher was Mrs. Furstenfeld. They later reconnected and remained friends. Classmates considered Wendy a good listener, knowing that when necessary, they could go to her to discuss just about anything. She was a Brownie and a Girl Scout. When she was young she could not wait to learn how to drive. She loved fishing and going to the beach and cooking. Wendy's ever-present concern for friends, family and animals always took precedent. She cherished her pets. Lady Bug and her puppy Gus, both beautiful, loving Black Cocker Spaniels, were her fur babies.

Always at the ready with a good joke, she grew up to be a humorous person. While some who knew Wendy might describe her as an idealist, her friends and family understood well that she was always in pursuit of life’s endless possibilities and opportunities available to her.

Wendy extended her education by earning her Certified Nurse’s Assistant license and was a certified Phlebotomist. She had a big heart and loved caring for others. She always seemed aware of what was going on with people around her and throughout her life she made many, many friends. She was active in an animal rescue program. She was compassionate, accommodating and quick to move into action. She was always the person working to get things done.

As a woman who was dedicated and devoted to her faith, she was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Houston Texas, Notre Dame Catholic Parish in Kerrville, Texas and Bay Area Fellowship in Corpus Christi, Texas. She loved the Lord and reflected this to those around her. She was able to empathize with others using these qualities to the fullest while working tirelessly for her beliefs.

Excited about looking for the enjoyment life could offer, she took her vacations seriously. Her favorite vacations included a trip to Hawaii and a Caribbean Cruise.

Wendy Stamm passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, June 19, 2015 at Faith Christian Church, 1205 S. Sidney Baker (TX 16), Kerrville, Texas. The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 W. William Cannon Dr., Austin, Texas. Wendy will be laid to rest in Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park.

Wendy’s love of life was infectious. She always cared for others and their feelings more than for her own. She was a dynamic, self-expressive person who was forever looking to celebrate the endless possibilities life had to offer. She had a knack for being clever, creative and witty, and was a joy to be around. While she was often fiercely independent, many others looked to Wendy for inspiration, leadership, wisdom, courage and love. She will be missed deeply by her loving family and many friends. She was an original! Her heart was full of love for everyone close to her.