Claudia Dianne Tatum, a former resident of Pacific Palisades, passed away on January 28. She was 66. She was born in Monroe, Louisiana, to Claude and Johnnie Crenshaw. The family moved to Germany in 1955 and then in 1958 to Victorville, California, where Major Crenshaw was stationed at George Air Force Base. Claudia married Thomas Tatum in 1963, and they eventually made their home in Pacific Palisades, where they raised their children Cindy, Cheryl and Michael. Claudia was very involved in Girl Scouts, PTA and the YMCA for many years. In 1995, Claudia moved to Truckee, California, and opened several businesses. A few years ago she moved back to Southern California, making her home in Malibu. Claudia enjoyed many things: cooking, entertaining, her horses, gardening and reading. Most of all, she loved being surrounded by her family. Her home was a gathering place for friends and family and there was nothing she enjoyed more. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her. She is survived by her children, Cheryl Tatum of Fairfax in Northern California, Cindy Tatum of Pacific Palisades and Michael Tatum (wife Jenny) of Pacific Palisades; ex-husband Tom Tatum; grandchildren Jordan, Finnegan, Piper, Dylan, Will and Violet; and siblings Sandra Crain, Steve Crenshaw (wife Pam) and Joni Payne (husband Jerry). A memorial was held at the Bel-Air Bay Club on February 13. Donations may be made to the Scleroderma Research Foundation on the day of the memorial.
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