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The family would like to thank all the families and friends

that helped us through our time of sadness. Your

assistance and your presence were very much

appreciated.

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:

Central Land Council

Ali-Curung Community

Catholic Care

Papulu Apparr-Kari Language Centre

Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation

Tennant Creek & District Funeral Service

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Tammy Nampinjinpa Foster

Born Into Life: March 21, 1978

Born Into Eternal Life: April 17, 2016

Buried on the: June 17, 2016

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Music……………….. Missing You-Brandy

Opening Prayer…… Richard Driver

Scripture Readings. Richard Driver

Eulogy……………… Annette Thompson

Music……………….. Don’t Close Your Eyes-Allan Jackson

Condolences……….. Annette Thompson

Tributes……………. Everyone is welcome

Closing Prayer……. Richard Driver

Music……………….. I’ll see you again-Westlife

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Beloved of Daughter of: Scobie Foster (dec) and Sally Martin (dec)

Beloved Wife of: Brian Limerick

Beloved Mother of: Belisha, Batholomus, Mitchel, Brianna, Shanka,

Calesso and Calvin

Beloved of Granddaughter of: Milly (dec) & Sambo Foster (dec) Riley

(dec) & Emma Martin (dec)

Beloved Niece of: William (dec), Clara (dec), Lorna (dec), Anton (dec)

Leonie (dec) and Joseph Thompson

Beloved Cousin of: Annette, Glenys, Clifford, Aaron, Natasha, and Adrian

Beloved Sister of: Stephen, Mitchel (dec), Tara, Jarvis (dec), Pam,

Magdalene, Suzella, Kieran, Valmia, Sylvia, Andria and Valencia

Beloved Aunty of: Belzharr, Aiden, Meldon, Xenia, Xavier, Raza, Ricky-

lie, Resharna, Anton, Jaxzavia, Limericks, Greens, Dickensons and

Millers

Beloved Nana of: Justin, Taniah, Sally (dec), and Kathleen

Beloved In-Law of: Josephine Jaraman, Calvert Rankine, Richard

Hughes, Penny Green, Ricky Green, Marie Green, Geraldine Limerick,

Chris Limerick (dec), Angus Limerick and Martika Jackson

Beloved Family of: Fosters, Martins, Kidds, Thompsons, Dixons, Rickys,

Grants, Kellys, Lanes, Curtis’, Storeys, Joshuas, Johnsons, Rileys,

Dickensons, Grahams, Limericks, Greens, Millers, Mortons, Raymonds,

Sambos, Browns, Jones’, Prices, Limbiaris, Rexs, Robertsons, Driver,

Walkers, Charles’, Franks, Simpsons, Rankine, Turner, Tennant Creek,

Alekarenge, Willowra, Borroloola, Elliott, Stirling, Tara and Barrow Creek

Families. (we apologise for names/surnames that not listed)

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A famous writer once said “We make a living by what we get; we make

a life by what we give”

If that is true, then Nampijinpa made a great life. She was the most

giving and caring person we have ever known. Those who have been a

part of her life have been privileged to have experienced her genuine

love.

Nampijinpa was born Tammy Miriam Foster on 21st of March 1978 in

Alice Springs. She was the first child of Scobie Jangala Foster (dec)

and Sally Napurrurla Martin (dec).

These are some of the memories shared by the family; there are so

many good memories of Nampinjinpa that we individually hold in our

hearts. She was such a beautiful human-being that always thought of

others first.

When Nampinjinpa was about five years old, her parents decided to

give her to Aunty Clara and Uncle Joseph Thompson. Her aunty Clara

was a Teacher’s Assistant at Alekarenge School. She was a strong be-

liever for education and made sure that Nampinjinpa attended school

every day and received the best education. Nampijinpa completed

grade 6 and continued her education at Kormilda College in Darwin.

During her time at Kormilda, she had made many friends which she

maintained a good relationship with them all.

She shared a home at Alekarenge with her family Annette, Glenys,

Clifford, Aaron and Mitchel (dec). A home were she was genuinely

loved and cared for. Nampinjinpa was fortunate to have been taught

her cultural and traditional ways by her aunty, uncle and other family

members. Which later in life she placed her skills, knowledge and un-

derstanding in practice.

She was also involved with their Community Baptist Church and

would occasionally travel with her family to other communities like

Lake Nash, Borroloola, Elliott, Canteen Creek, Epenarra, New Store

and many other places to have fellowship with other Christians.

She really enjoyed travelling and meeting other people.

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Pall Bears

Sean Jackson

Belzharr Morgan

Aiden Morgan

Meldon Morgan

Norbert Walker

Steven Foster We Love & Miss

you our beautiful

Mum xoxo

Music Tribute

Missing You-Brandy

Don’t Close Your Eyes-Allan Jackson

You’re My Angel-Brooks & Dunn

A Song For Mama-Boys 2 Men

There’s a Phone in Heaven-Terry Terrell

I’ll See You Again-Westlife

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This is where she developed the love for travelling.

After completing her education at Kormilda, Nampinjinpa started

travelling to places like Roper River, Elliott, and Mt Isa to visit her

families. She was known for her willingness to help many that she

loved and cared for. When Nampinjinpa decided that she had enough

of travelling, she settled back at her community Alekarenge.

In 1992 Nampijinpa met her first partner Benjamin Dickenson at

Alekarenge. Eventually they had one child, Belisha Savannah

Dickenson in 1994. She later separated with Benjamin and partnered

with Owen Miller which she had her second child too, Batholomus in

2001. In 2005 she met her current partner Brain Limerick and they

had three children; Mitchell in 2008, Brianna in 2009 and Shanka in

2015. Nampinjinpa was a devoted wife to Brian and a loving mother

to all her children.

When Belisha was about seven years old and Batholomus was a new

born baby, Nampinjinpa decided to have a break from motherhood.

Both of her children were cared for by their grandmother Lisa Rex at

Tennant Creek. Until they were older enough, Lisa made sure that

both children were shared amongst other family members including

their grandmother and mother.

When Brian and Nampinjinpa first met in Tennant Creek, their love

for each other was a secret one, so they both thought! Brian would

sneak around every night to her aunt’s place at Village and that

eventually became a worry for both his parents. One day Brian’s dad

asked him where he has been during those nights that he has not

returned home. As much as Brian loved his dad! Brian thought that a

lie could get him out of this secret relationship with Nampinjinpa. He

didn’t want his parents knowing about his affair with Nampinjinpa, he

was afraid of getting in trouble. Brian finally built up courage to tell

his dad that he has been locked up every night in the cells. His dad

looked at him and said “ Right! I'm going to see them Police and ask

them why they keep locking you up and for what reasons”.

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This really shook Brain up and he finally told his dad the truth.

Those nights that he was missing is because he met someone very

special. After all that time hiding in secret, the truth was revealed

and approval was given for both of them to live together, without any

more lies or secrets to hide.

Brian finally introduced his new wife to the family. They both were

in love, their time with each other and their family was equally

special to both. Brian took Nampinjinpa to Borroloola to meet the

rest of his family, which she really enjoyed and got to try out fishing

for the first time and made a visit to the river every day.

Nampinjinpa loved and respected her in-laws; she decided to live at

Mulga with Brian and take care of his family, until the passing of her

father in-law in 2006. Brian remembers his wife being very

supportive during the time of sadness. He was privileged and

honoured to have met someone like her that helped him get through

the hard times. Nampinjinpa and Brian later moved to Hollis Street

to care for her aunty Lorna and to help her cousin Natasha. They

stayed with her until her passing in 2008.

Nampinjinpa was known for her happy greetings every time she

passed her families or friends on the street she would acknowledge

them and say “Good Morning” or “Hello” or just reminded them that

she loved them. She would stop and have a yarn, a laugh and than

she would continue her walk along the main street to do her busi-

ness. She was a great story teller and was always fun to be around

with. She kept that close relationship with all her families.

She taught her kids the kinship system, so that they are able to iden-

tify their relationship with family members and know how they are

related. She would tell her kids to refer to family by relationship and

not by their personal name. She wanted her children to have respect

towards her family and for people in general.

She was a very respected mother in-law to Sean Jackson. When her

daughter Belisha and Sean would have disagreement, Nampinjinpa

would correct her own daughter and take part for her only son in-law.

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Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

For everything there is a season,

And a time for every matter under heaven:

A Time to be born, and a time to die;

A time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;

A time to kill, and a time to heal;

A time to break down, and a time to build up;

A time to weep, and a time to laugh;

A time to mourn, and a time to dance;

A time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together;

A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing;

A time to seek, and a time to lose;

A time to keep, and a time to throw away;

A time to tear, and a time to sew;

A time to keep silence, and time to speak;

A time to live, and a time to hate,

A time for war, and a time for peace.

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The Broken Chain In life I loved you dearly, in death I do the same.

It broke my heart to loose you, you did not go alone, for part of me went with you, the day God called you home. You left me beautiful memories your love is still my guide, and though we cannot see you, you're always at my side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

With Love : Your husband Conway

There is a reason

They say there is a reason They say that time will heal But neither time nor reason Will change the way we feel

For no-one knows the heartache That lies behind our smiles

No-one knows how many times We have broken down and cried We want to tell you something

So there won't be any doubt You're so wonderful to think of

But so hard to be without.

With Love: All your family

To a Special Mother

If flowers grow in heaven, Lord, then pick a bunch for me.

Then place them in my mother's arms and tell her they're from me.

Tell her that I love and miss her and when she turns to smile,

place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile.

You can only have one mother Patient kind and true;

No other friend in all the world, Will be the same to you.

When other friends forsake you, To mother you will return, For all her loving kindness, She asks nothing in return.

As we look upon her picture, Sweet memories we recall,

Of a face so full of sunshine, And a smile for one and all.

Sweet Jesus, take this message, To our dear mother up above;

Tell her how we miss her, And give her all our love.

With Love: Your Beautiful Children

Memories Build a Special Bridge Our memories build a special bridge

when loved ones have to part to help us feel we're with them still

and sooth a grieving heart. Our memories span the years we shared,

preserving ties that bind, They build a special bridge of love

and bring us peace of mind.

With Love: Your brothers & sisters

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Sean would look after her and do many things to help his mother– in

law. Not only was she the mother in-law, Nampinjinpa was like a

mother and took care of him like a son.

When Nampinjinpa first saw her little sister Tara, she was so happy

and glad to have finally reunite with her again. Tara was given to

her fathers family in Lajamanu, until the day her big sister picked

her up and returned her home for good. She was so proud of her lit-

tle sister and couldn't wait to introduce her to all their family at Ale-

karenge.

Nampinjinpa was so excited to have introduced her first baby girl to

her young sister and said to her proudly “you are the young mother

to her”. Tara remembers her older sister as caring and loving per-

son.

She always kept in contact with Tara and her husband Calvert Ran-

kine. Nampinjinpa occasionally sent photo’s of her and children to

her little sister and family. She always joked around with her bunji

and made him feel as apart of their family.

When Tara eventually became a mother of her own children, Nam-

pinjinpa was in such joy and was privileged to have been known as

the “Big Mum”. She was always calling to ask how they were and

sending her love for them all. Tara also recalls how thoughtful her

big sister was and that she would spoil her kids and buy them gifts.

Every opportunity Tara had when visiting Tennant Creek, she would

go around and have a family catch up with her big sister and family.

Those special catch up will always be remembered and cherished by

Tara and family.

Nampinjinpa would always make time to go around to her aunty

Lisa's to help her clean the house, do the laundry or just cook kanga-

roo tail and damper for Lisa and family. Her presence has always

drawn family to come together in this special way. They gathered to

share many good old stories of family from the past and present.

Every Sunday was special days for Nampinjinpa’s aunty Sheila

Johnson. She would make damper and cook kangaroo tail for her

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and deliver it to her home. Her aunty would wait in expectation for

her cooked meals to arrive on that special Sunday each week. Sheila

is very saddened by the loss of her beautiful niece and now wonders

who can ever do such generous work again like her Nampinjinpa.

From 2009 she was actively involved with Anyinginyi Health Aborigi-

nal Corporation Piliyintinji-Ki Stronger Families. Piliyintinji-Ki

Stronger Families provided her with a range of suitable and cultural-

ly appropriate service for her and her children. She enjoyed partici-

pating in Cultural Activities such as collecting Bush Tuckers and

Bush Medicine. The medicines they made, she also used for self-

treatment for her and family. She gained a lot of knowledge from the

Nutrition Program, which she put in practice at home and shared in-

formation with family members the importance of good healthy eat-

ing. She openly spoke about the Intensive Family Support Service

that she was receiving to help her better her life style for her and

family. Above all she really appreciated the wonderful support of the

staff and how she felt as a part of the family, the whole surrounding

made her feel at home. She spoke very highly and proudly of this pro-

gram. She recommended and encouraged others to get involved. We

believe she had benefited so much that she was very happy and con-

tent with life; we could see the results through her words and actions

that Piliyintinji-Ki Stronger Families played a big role in her life and

supported her to the very end. We the family of Nampinjinpa, would

like to thank you sincerely for all that you have done for her.

Nampinjinpa had a great interest in music, she loved listening to

Allan Jackson and many other country singers. Her favourites were:

Don’t Close Your Eyes and The Blues Man, these particular songs she

would play over and over reminded her of her beloved young brother

that passed away in 2003. She sadly missed all her loved ones that

had passed before her. The choice of music she had listened too had

kept her memories going.

Nampinjinpa was also involved in a school choir, they would travel to

Tennant Creek and other small communities to share their love and

talent for music.

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Nampijinpa was a big faithful supporter of Alekarenge Roos and the

AFL North Melbourne Kangaroos; she wore her colours so proudly.

Nampijinpa played Softball and Basketball for Alekarenge; she

played with great sportsmanship and encouraged her team positive-

ly.

Above all, Nampijinpa believed in family, hard work, she was a very

independent young person and compassionate. She boundlessly

contributed her time for her family members and others. Nampi-

jinpa was just a remarkably, unique, fun-loving, thoughtful person.

She was a person of great devotion and humour, who always helped

people in her own special way. She illustrated by her words and ac-

tions that family is the most important thing in life and to take care

of each other.

Nampinjinpa spent the last night Saturday 16th April 2016 with her

daughter Brianna at Francis Storey’s house, she was accompanied by

her partner Brian. They were all happy together and was pleased to

have spent that special night. The next day the family were looking

forward to getting together for an evening dinner and to enjoy her

lovely damper and kangaroo tail. Suddenly Nampinjinpa was not

feeling too good and went to lay down. Time passed and Brian got

concerned and went to the room to wake her up but she did not re-

spond. Sadly Nampinjinpa passed away in her sleep at 10 Martin

Court on Sunday 17th April 2016.

The family will truly miss her everyday and she is remembered by

what she has left behind all good memories and she was one of a

kind. THE BEST DAMPER MAKER IN THE WORLD!!

She is survived by her husband Brain, her siblings, children and

family.

We Love and Miss you dearly our beloved one.

REST IN PEACE