Tamera L. Sims

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Tamera L. Sims passed away on April 9, 2026 in Bakersfield, California with her loving family by her side.

Tamera's life will be remembered and honored at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 9900 White Oak Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Tamera will be laid to rest at Greenlawn Cemetery 3700 Rover Blvd 93305.  Viewing will begin at 900 a.m with the funeral to start at 10:00 a.m burial to follow. 

Tamera was born and raised in Bakersfield and was a nurse practitioner for over 40 years she is preceded in death by her loving husband Kenneth Sims who passed away on August 19,2025 they were married June 16, 1979, in the Los Angeles Temple.. She is survived by her loving family. Daughter, Suzette Gaddis (Brian); his son, Rick Amado; his daughter-in-law, Lesa Amado; grandchildren Sarah Daves (Dustin), Joshua Gaddis (Ashley), Kayla Gaddis, Derek Collins, Jeramiah Edwards (Kayla), and Guinevere Sims; his great-grandchildren Marshall Adams, Ronan Daves, Kloe Edwards, Kamryn Edwards, and Kyndall Edwards; his brothers Paul Sims (Kay), and Ronald Sims (Carolyn).

Kern River Family Mortuary -  Oildale, Ca 93308    661-392-9010