TARA UTECHT DAVIS
BANGOR
Tara Utecht Davis, 33, passed on May 27, 2023, at a Bangor hospital. She was born March 10, 1990, in Peterborough, New Hampshire, the daughter of Hilmar (Bud) Utecht and Lisa Labbe Utecht.
Tara graduated from Hampden Academy, Class of 2008. Following graduation, she enlisted in the Bangor Air National Guard, and while serving, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Zoology from the University of Maine. She then earned a Master of Science in Sustainability Science from Unity College. She completed Air Force Officer Training School in September 2022, and promoted to the rank of Second Lieutenant. She was currently working as a Field Epidemiologist for the Maine CDC.
On August 25, 2018, Tara married the love of her life, Aaron Davis, of Blanchard Twp. They resided in Bangor with their two pups, Luna and Beacon.
Tara was an extremely loving and kind young woman. She enjoyed hiking with her friends, family, and pups. In the summer of 2021, she hiked over 100 miles of trails and mountains in Maine. She loved photography and would spend hours photographing throughout the state and while traveling. She was very athletic and fitness focused. She loved yoga and was always challenging herself in the gym. She played soccer and later coached girls JV soccer for Hampden Academy. She loved to learn and even earned the nickname “Google”.
Tara was blessed with amazing friends that she cherished throughout her life. The family would like to thank all of her friends for their support during this difficult time.
Surviving in addition to her husband, Aaron Davis, are her father, Bud Utecht and his wife, Katy Wood; mother, Lisa Labbe Utecht; one sister, Samantha Norris and her husband, Steve; maternal grandmother Judith Labbe; paternal grandparents Hilmar and Olive Utecht; aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Relatives and friends are welcome to attend the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on June 8, 2023, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor. A Celebration of Life to follow at Jeff’s Catering, 15 Eventcenter Way, Brewer, from 12:15-4:30. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) or the World Wildlife Federation may be made. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.
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