Michelle Tidmore, 55, of Orange passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 at Baptist Hospital in Orange.

Born in Los Angeles, California on June 27, 1957, Michelle was the daughter of Carl David Tidmore and Barbara June Kanna. She was a talented musician who played the guitar, sang beautifully and wrote her own songs. While she lived in California she volunteered for legal aid and enjoyed helping those in need.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara June Kanna and is survived by her husband, Dean Oster of Orange; father and step-mother, Carl David and Sharon Tidmore of Valliant, OK and daughter, Shawna Tidmore of California. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Joseph and Logan Dean Clarke and Zierra and Kiera Tidmore and sisters, Darcy Comeaux and husband, James of Orange and Donna Sauceda and husband, Joe of California.

Arrangements were held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.