Tara A. Dyer, 57, of Zanesville, died at 1:06 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House.  She was born January 9, 1955, in Zanesville, a daughter of Rita Hale Gains of Zanesville and the late Kenneth Gains.  She graduated from Zanesville High School Class of 1973 and graduated with an Associate’s Degree from the Muskingum Area Technical College.  She was co-owner of Bell Electric Company and had worked for Hilton Hotels and Starlight.  She volunteered at the Franklin County Office of Aging.  She loved animals and was a loving person who enjoyed her children and grandchildren.  

Surviving in addition to her mother, are her husband, John B. Dyer of the home; two sons, Cory (Beth) Lloyd of Westerville and Chad (Sara) Tom of Kearny, NJ; five grandchildren, Peyton, Sam, Anna, Noah and Emily; and two brothers, Jeff (Cindy) Gains of Zanesville and Mark (Colleen) Gains of Columbus.

Friends and family may call from 4:00 p.m. until time of service at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Ave., Zanesville with Chaplain Tim Patton officiating.  Burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to the Animal Shelter Society, 1430 Newark Rd., Zanesville, Ohio 43701.

To send a note of condolence, order flowers or comfort food for the Dyer Family:   www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com