Lit a candle in memory of Kevin James Tackman

My prayers are with you all at this time, I know this has been extremely hard.  I know Kevin was very sweet and good to all the family as well as others, I wish you all God's blessings and comfort.  God Bless All of You

Kev I think about you all the time!  You were one of a kind.  A gentle, kind loving soul.  I will never forget you and the great times I had with you and your family.  I am glad you are in heaven now because you truly deserve the very best.  With love to you and your family,  Toni cella-green

Just wanted to let you know I am thinking of all the family at this time. The one year date is one of the hardest times. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I'm not sure if I've ever met Kevin, but I do know Lloyd.  Please convey our condolences to your family.  Those who have ever swung a hammer have our greatest respect.

Ginger,
We are thinking of you and your family during this very sad time.I am sending lots of hugs your way......!
Mike and Dalyn

Kevin was a loving person & we will miss him alot. I know that Ginger will miss him alot & so will I. Kevin is my uncle and the thing I know about kevin is that he always had a smile on his face and always had nice things to say to everybody. Kevin was always willing to give good advise to everybody. I miss you kevin and I love you.
With much love Calynn Tackman

Kevin, 'Grunt', very saddened to hear of your passing. You were as close as a brother to me.  Even though I have not seen you in many years, I will still always remember our camping trip and your heartfelt conversations on the phone.  You will be greatly missed by me.  My condolences go out to the entire Tackman Family.

kevin was a loving person and he always had a smile on his face and always gave asome hags but now he is up in haven will other family members.kevin we love you and miss you hope you get a big deer up in heven.

KT was a one of kind, I didn't know him as well as many others in this town, but he was a genuine guy who was always willing to help me out or give me advice, he was a rare kind, and though his body remains here with us, we know his true essence, his spirit, is better off where he is now, we are left with responsibility to be as good to others as you've been to us.  thank you kt!

My prayers go out to the Tackmans and Ginger for their loss, KT was a one of a kind person, as anyone who knew him, knows. I am grateful to have had the friendship we had, he will be greatly missed.

My heart goes out to your family. Kevin was a great guy, with a big smile and big heart. I know he touched the lives of many. It was an honor to graduate from DMHS with him and to cheer him on in sporting events. He will be missed. Sending you healing thoughts and prayers during this time, as you await for that most precious moment when you see him again...

Kevin was a wonderful person...his smile would light up a room!!!! He was blessed to have a loving and caring family.. Mother and Dad and siblings!!! I have not seen him for many years but according to Mary he is the ""cat's meow."" I loved to cheer him on when he played football much to his dismay....Barb and Earl were always in the booster section!!!I love the Tackman Family and you are in my thoughts and prayers!!!!Love Laura

Words can not express the sympathy we share with you Ginger, and the whole Tackman family and friends.  KT, you will be deeply missed.  The only comfort we will have is that you will always live on in our hearts. Mike and I are so blessed to have known you.  God Bless.

Kevin was always cheerful and had a smile on his face!

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Barbara, Earl and the family.

Wishing them strength in the days ahead and hope for a better tomorrow.

From our family to yours, You are in our prayers.  With deepest sympathy.
The Rambeau Family

My deepest condolences to the Tackman family. May god bless you all. RIP Kevin!!

KT I will miss you  very much.It,s tough because not only my favorite brother but best friend and neighbor.I will miss all the things we did and enjoyed together.I hope you watch over all of us because we really need it.

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. KEVIN WILL BE MISSED!!!!!!

Kevin my baby brother from your loving sister Linda nothing will ever be the same without you I love you. You are in heaven now and god will take care of you wait for me with open arms i will see you as soon as possible your pumpkin face and your your laugh will never beforgotten by anybody that has ment you or encoutered you i miss you very much and i always will.
My love will always be with you
Love you Linda

Uncle Kevin,I can't belive your gone you will truely be loved and missed by many.You were such a great guy i remember so many things.I just wish we could have seen or talked to each other one more time.I will always love and miss you uncle kevin RIP
love your neice,Jayme

To Ginger Kevins love of his life and to all the Tackmans please know how my heart aches for each of you during this extremely difficult time of losing Kevin. But Kevin will always be with you!

With love and belief,
toni

Uncle Kevin, I am so sorry that you are gone. You were a blessing to me as a kid and a blessing to everyone whose path you crossed in life. I will always hold in my heart the memories that you and I have shared, your big smile, and your laugh. You have made lasting impressions on everyone you knew and by doing so taught the world to be a little bit nicer than it was before. You are now in Heaven watching over all that you loved. You are not lost and never will be because your memories will always live within our hearts. Love always your niece, Nikki

Dear Ginger, Aunt Barb, Uncle Earl and all the Tackman Family,
Kevin was such a great Guy!!!  His goodness was a true reflection of the wonderful family he was raise in.  Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this tragic time!
Love to all,
Kathy

Anyone that knew Kevin Tackman is at a great loss right now. Although I haven't seen Kevin in many years, I have fond memories of him as a great person who was liked my many. Many condolences to the Tackman family, Kevins wife and children, and all of his extended family. RIP Kevin.

Ginger and Family, Tackman Family. Kevin has been a close friend since 1st grade. We stayed friends the whole way through High School,I am lucky to have had Kevin as a buddy,companion,childhood friend.I charish the times of our youth growing up together,although weve only seen each other a couple of times since he moved to Colorado, memories live forever. MiSS YOU GRUNT!  unga bunga!!!

I am going to miss you cousin.I didn,t know you that well but you are still going to be missed.

To all The Tackman's:  I wish we could have spent more time together over the past several years.  The lives we live and where we live them does not allow for much togetherness anymore.  I am with you and praying with you, always.  Love, Gregg Matekel

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you right now. Please let me know what I may do for the family. God Bless all of you and keep you in good health.

Kevin.....I was. Always so proud to have you as a brother.. You always put the feelings of others first. People like you are rare.. Growing up with you was an honor. We played baseball till the street lights came on. Pond hockey until spring thaw. Football games in the mud, in the snow,in the rain. Riding our bikes everywhere. Building forts in the woods.  Kick the can, board games,ping pong.. We will miss you.. We love you. God Bless you. I pray I can meet you again.. Please..I love you,brother

Our sincere sympathy goes out to you Ginger, and the entire family.
May God be with all of you through this difficult time.

Our prayers are with your family.

Burr Ridge, IL

Dear Ginger & Tackman Family,

We will always remember KT with a big smile on his face. He never had a bad thing to say about anyone. Such a good man. I remember Ginger and I talking about how things work out - that I was with Rick and she was with Kevin, as it should be! My heart hurts for you. 

Love, Lisa and Rick

I've always been proud of Kevin and he was always nice.

Our hearts go out to you Ginger,  and the rest of the family.   Stay strong.     We love you and look forward to when you can smile and laugh again.

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you & the Tackman family.

Ginger, my heart hurts for you and your family. Kevin was such an amazing person. He always knew how to make someone smile and laugh. I'll never forget him and all the laughter we shared. I'll leave you with this poem that always gave comfort during times like this. 

Unable are the Loved to die
For Love is Immortality,
Nay, it is Deity --

Unable they that love -- to die
For Love reforms Vitality
Into Divinity.
~Emily Dickinson

Ginger & Family,
Kevin was such a kind soul. He always had a smile and taught us all not to sweat the small stuff. I always admired that, as I'm sure everyone who knew him did. My heart goes out to Ginger and the Tackmans. He will always be watching over you all with love. He was an angel among us and will always be.

Dear Ginger and family  As I write this my heart is broken and tears are flowing down my face.I was sooooo lucky to have Kevin as my friend.I can clearly see him sitting beside me at his Turkey tree in the blackwood in Neb.I was able to share with him the free gift of salvation.I know kevin talked to our lord, and is in a special place now!!!K.T. told me I was a honorary tackman in his view.I love you all. may God give you comfort and understanding in this hardest of times. Gobble-gobble gobble

I miss you Grandpa Kevin!! I love you!! Xoxoxoxox

Kevin is my brother but also my friend. Not only did he make me feel very special when I was him but he did that with everybody he came in contact with. If you look up ""good guy"" in the dictionary you will see Kevin's picture. This is a terrible tragedy and loss for our family. I also know that Kevin had a lot of friends and this is a terrible loss for anybody that knew him. We are all feeling a lot of pain and sorrow. I am living with the faith that our paths will cross again. Until then my heart is aching and I will miss you forever. You're my baby brother always.

Ginger, my heart goes out to you.  Kevin was a nice guy and was good to you and the girls'.  My prayers are with you and the family.  Know that Kevin is in a better place now and he will always be a part of you.  You will see him again one day.

Oh, Ginger, I am soooo sorry for your loss.  I know how much you adore Kevin, and there are no words to take away the overwhelming grief you are feeling right now.

All I can do is talk about the things that survive ...

... the peaceful moments you will always remember,
... that silly grin lit by firelight and ember,
... the laughs over things no one but you two knew what it meant,
... busy days that left you both exhausted and spent,
... the smiles of those perfect times with family and friends,
... the rare tiffs and then passion that came from amends,
... the tenderness of moments, when it was only you two,
... the thrill of the day when you both pledged, ""I do!""
... the humor of things only you both thought were funny,
... the crisp Estes mornings when everything was sunny.
... holding hands and just being near felt just right,
... and of all the days, most were delight,
... making it through the tough times, and challenges within,
... holding on, making do, through thick and through thin,
... breathing deep the mountain air on days so clear,
... reveling the day, savoring the moment, and having no fear,
... the things that endure for now and forever,
... are the things that you now must endeavor.
... Kevin didn't leave by any choice of his own, 
... there are just things that will forever remain unknown.
... So for each sunrise, and sunset that come forth from this day,
... know that he inspired them in some special way.
... Hold on to the pieces, look to the stars,
... and let your lifelines of friends help heal the scars.

My arms are around you forever.  You are dearly loved, my friend.  I have a completely limitless supply of hugs.

Ginger - Such a special sweet spirit.  You guys had something that many never even get to see let alone have.  He'll always be with us and his smile will never fade.

I am so sorry for your loss.  I know how had it is to accept.  My husband passed away unexpectedly almost 3 years ago.  It is the hardest thing but you have to focus on the good memories.  He is at peace now.  He was such a good person.

Dear Ginger and family,
My sincere sympathy to you during this tragic time.  I hope the happy memories you have of Kevin will help lift you in the days ahead.   Marie Bernhard (Lisa's sister)  Freeport, IL

Thoughts and prayers are being sent your way.  May happy memories carry all of you through this difficult time.  My heart goes out to all of you.  Wishing you strength to get through this.

Ginger, I can not put into words how sorry I am for the loss of your beloved Kevin!  I remember after one of our first sessions at the Orlando conference last month.  You and I were walking through the lobby and here came Kevin.  Mr. Florida!  He looked so relaxed!  His face broke into a huge smile as he saw you.  As we lift you up in prayer, please let us know what we can do.   We are here for you.

Ginger,
Our hearts go out to you during this terrible time. May God be with you and give you peace.
Jody & Pick Scruggs

My Dear Sweet Ginger, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband.  How tragic and horrible for you and your family.  You know you are in my thoughts and prayers.  With much love, Elizabeth

Ginger,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that our thoughts, prayers and wishes for peace are with you at this difficult time.
Sue and Marty

Kevin you were like a brother to me back in our days of growing up together, so many good times we had with all our friends. I enjoyed keeping in touch with you and talking about old times and new.I also was very glad you had Ginger by your side.To share life and love with someone you care about makes everything seem worth it.You may be gone in body but the memories of the good friend that I remember will last a life time. RIP Grunt I'll see you another time and place

Kevin was a best friend.I loved like a brother.I am deeply sadden by his passing.My prayers are with the Tackmans and all that had the pleasure to know Kevin

I have known you Ginger for just a few months and have only met Kevin one time but please know that my heart aches for you and both your families.  I wish my husband and I would have gotten to know you both as a couple because we could have had great times together as I hear from so many people what a wonderful, sweet man Kevin was.

Ginger & Family,
 I'm so very Sorry to hear about Kevin's passing.If you ever need anything please get in touch with me.Love & Blessings to you all!! 
                                     Mike & Donna McCleary

Remember all the wonderful times your family shared together with Brian to help you thru this time of loss

Our prayers and thoughts go out to Kevin's friends and family during this difficult time.

Kevin was a kind soul and will always be remembered by his schoolmates as a tremendous individual. Condolences to his family and friends on this tragic loss.

OBITUARY

Kevin James Tackman

May 20, 1969 – November 13, 2011

Allnutt Funeral & Cremation - Macy

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