Tanya Michelle Payne Tanya Michelle Payne, age 34, died unexpectedly in her home Thursday January 21, 2010. She was born April 9th 1975, in Monroe Michigan to Wesley and Joan Bunch. She had experienced a heart problem five years ago but recovered in recent years. She is survived by her parents Wesley (Cindy) Bunch of Lambertville, MI and Joan Bunch of Sylvania, OH; loving husband of 10 years, David Payne and children, Megan and Tommy Payne of Lambertville MI; brothers Derek and Ryan Bunch of Toledo, Ohio; grandparents Oscar and Ruby Bunch of Lambertville, MI and Art and Jane Kosino of Monroe, MI; father and mother-in-law Tom and Joan Payne of Temperance, MI; brother-in-law Doug (Heather) Payne, nephew Kevin and niece Julia. In addition to her family, Tanya had so many friends and family members that depended on her for love, friendship and support. Tanya worked at Mackinaw Administrators as an Administrative Assistant for the last four and half years. She also worked part-time at Flicks in Lambertville. Tanya’s favorite job was working with her step-mom in her catering business for the last seven years. She loved the excitement of getting ready and serving at big events and parties. Tanya was a whirlwind of energy with a constant smile and a love of life. She was always on the move running her kids to this or that practice session. Tanya was a great Mom and actively involved in the activities of her children at Bedford Schools. She was always willing to jump in to help anyone with any size project. Tanya made everyone feel welcome in her home and with her family. Tanya was one of those women who could do everything; she was creative and enthusiastic. She lived her life to the fullest and was a cheerleader for everyone she knew. Tanya was the consummate homemaker and loved to entertain. Her family was the center of her world and she was the center of ours. She will be deeply missed by all of us.
Visitation will be from 2-9 pm Monday at the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, 1640 Smith Rd., Temperance, MI, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle, MI. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. www.pawlakfuneralhome.com |
