Christopher Esau Tammar

Christopher Esau Tammar, 38, of Dallas, Texas, passed away suddenly on June 13, 2026, from a sudden vascular illness. Known to all as Chris, he was a light that shone and created good wherever he went, and his sudden loss has left family and friends deeply saddened.

Chris was born on May 14, 1988, in Niskayuna, New York, to Karl and Patricia Tammar. He grew up in Niskayuna, where his creative spirit and warm personality made an impression on everyone who crossed his path. He graduated from Niskayuna High School in 2007 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2011. From the very beginning, Chris showed a rare combination of artistic brilliance and genuine kindness that defined everything he did.

After college, Chris launched his design career at Ariel Corporation in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, before relocating to Dallas, Texas, where he would build a life he truly loved. He served as Senior Graphic Designer at Six Month Smiles from 2012 to 2019 and then brought his talents to AMN Healthcare, where he worked from 2019 until his passing. He also pursued independent design work throughout his career. Chris was highly skilled and a master at his trade, earning the admiration and respect of colleagues who became like family. He was actively involved in community projects, alongside his AMN work family in the Dallas area.

Beyond the studio, Chris was passionate about travel, art, music, dogs, and great food, and meeting new friends. He cherished time spent with family and friends. Cape Cod, Massachusetts, held a particularly special place in his heart. He called it his other home. The ocean there renewed his spirit season after season. Chris was talented, inquisitive, brilliantly creative, loyal, and genuinely funny. He had a gift for connection and communication that drew people to him naturally.

Chris is survived by his parents, Karl and Patricia Tammar; his brother, Erik Paul Tammar, his aunt, Janet Baierlein; his uncles Dean Conklin and Ken Baierlein and his cousins, Anne Baierlein and Steven Baierlein, Stephanie (Wojcik) Baierlein and their families. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Karl and Erna Tammar and maternal grandparents Frederick Troutwine and Geraldine Troutwine. May he rest in eternal peace.

Calling hours will be held 1- 3:30 pm on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Doane Beal & Ames, 729 Route 134, South Dennis, MA 02660, with a private family burial following at Brewster Cemetery on Lower Rd. Brewster, MA. A Celebration of Life will be planned for later in the summer in Brewster, MA for family and friends. All are welcome.

Chris was an amazing young man, gone too soon. His creativity, his laughter, and his generous spirit will be carried forward by all who were lucky enough to know him. The family is grateful to dear friends Robert and Susan Duke of Richardson, TX for their friendship and care for Chris and the family during the difficult time in recent days. Contributions in his. memory may be made to the Center for Coastal Studies, 5 Holway, Avenue, Provincetown, MA 02657, www.coastalstudies.org, Parkland Hospital Foundation, Dallas, TX, www.parklandhealthfoundation.org or the SPCA of Texas, www.spca.org