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Tawny King Obituary

Tawny is the beloved daughter of Patricia Graves and Mark King of Colorado Springs. Wife of Eric Felix. Survived are her 2 beautiful children, Mark A. King and Alexis Jade White. Also Tawny leaves behind her maternal Grandmother Sue Miller, brother Shane Simmons, her nephews Cody and Dillion, sisters Pepper and Stormy and her beloved best friend Teri Eckhoff. Services will be held at Cappadona Funeral Home on Friday May 6th, 3:00 pm. There is a memorial fund at ENT credit union for Tawny's children. "Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal; Love leaves a memory that no one can steal."

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Published by The Gazette on May 5, 2011.

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Craig White

May 4, 2021

I hope that I have made you proud raising our kids we have a grandson also. He is amazing Mark is a great Dad and doing so good. Lexi is about to graduate and go off to college. Crazy!! Thank you for being our guardian angel. I thank you for showing me your presence and letting me know you got me thru my tough times..it definitely hasn't been easy and I've had my ups and downs s but I know you were there i felt you! Still feel you around. Can't believe you have been gone 10 years. We love and miss you!!

AnnaMarie Nudson

March 1, 2013

R.I.P my friend, your always in my heart.

William Cody

May 29, 2012

Tawny a day still doesn't pass that you don't creep into my head and wisper in my ear. I love you as much now as the day we first spoke. I miss you so.

Pepper

May 6, 2012

Tawn Tawn I miss you every day!!!! Im gonna add more pictures of you as soon as I can figure this thing out!! til we meet again baby sister.xoxoxoxo

Craig

May 3, 2012

Tawny this candle is from Mark, Alexis, & I! We still can't believe it's been a yr since you have left! Our kids are doing great! They are doing great in school and in life! Our son has his middle school orientation tonight! Crazy I know! Time flies! But I have made sure we keep your memory alive and always will! I hope you got the balloons we released to you on your birthday! It was a special and memorable day for us all! R.I.P Tawny!

Dean & Denise NOLF

April 30, 2012

It's been a year since God took you away from us. You will be in our hearts forever LOVE ALWAYS DAD & MOM

Anna Nudson

April 30, 2012

I had this pain in the depths of my heart for a while now, I wish I could see you again, I guess I'll have to wait till the Good Lord takes me home too, I can't wait cause this world is just full of so much pain, God Bless you Girl R.I.P. Your alway's in my heart...............

William Cody

April 30, 2012

Well baby girl it's been a year and we miss you as much as if we lost you yesterday.

Pepper Matthews

April 29, 2012

It feels like a hundred years already baby sister. The world is a diffrent place without you in it. They only way too truck on is to know your making every thing beautifull in it now. We miss you today,tomorrow and always to the Big Cheif brings us all together again. "Thats whats up" Stormy Lynn & Pepper

Craig White

June 2, 2011

Just thought I would let everyone know that the memorial account for Mark and Alexis is at ENT federal credit union! Its under Mark King/Alexis White. As everyone knows Tawny loved her kids and would want the best for them! I will do everything in my power as their father to give them that! Tawny, You gave me the greatest gift a person could recieve and that is these 2 beautiful kids! R.I.P Tawny still can't believe you are gone.

Just Wanted To Let You Know The Kids Love And Miss You! I'll Never Let Them Forget You!

Craig

June 1, 2011

Just Wanted To Let You Know The Kids Love And Miss You! I'll Never Let Them Forget You!

Craig

June 1, 2011

Conni Roybal

May 31, 2011

Tawny, its been a month and my whole life is just not the same with out you! There are so many memories that we had over the last seventeen years. You blessed so many many lives with your smile. You changed the way people live their lives in the cities around the United States! Where ever you lived, whom ever you spoke with, I'm not sure if you ever knew the effect you had on all who were lucky enough to cross your path.For me and my world you left a hole in my heart that won't be filled until we meet again. To your mom and dad thank you both for bringing my friend to this world, to your kids, I promise I'll remember everything about you, so if they ever wonder about a thing, I'll be able to remind them how they were your whole world! I promise to remember I'm not Solo in this world! I miss you more than ever fathomed and know your in a better place, my selfishness wishes I could bring you back but God's gotta be selfish too, I think thats why he took the most precious part of my world to be in his! I love you forever n always!

Anna Nudson

May 28, 2011

I feel so empty and sad I did'nt find out untill may 27th And I did not get to say good bye, Tawny and I had a different friendship but I Loved her as a matter of fact I dreamed about Tawny 2 nights ago, she was getting on a jet plane it seated 1.

Andy Vittetoe

May 27, 2011

I've known the King family for 40 years and witnessed Tawny from an infant then grown into a beautiful woman. She touched so many hearts in people of all sorts. Her smile was indicative of her demeanor. My prayers go out to all of her friends and family. Her Dad, Mark King, is an inspiration to me in ethics and how to love family. Rest in peace Tawny, God bless you.

Connie Edwards

May 12, 2011

My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to Mark, Pat and their families. I know that Mark was so very proud of you, Tawny. May you rest in peace.

Carol Rice

May 9, 2011

Pat, I am so very sorry to hear about Tawny. You have gone thru so much in the last ten years. I have thought of you so often. Please know that I will keep you in my prayers. Carol Rice

Lisa Marx

May 6, 2011

A beautiful candle blown out much too soon. Tawny - I came to love you as my own, and followed your life experiences through your emails and phone calls - in your happy moments and also the sad ones. I will not forget you, and know you are in a beautiful place. May your family find solace in the memories, and may God bless them and you, you are all in our prayers. The Marx Family.

~gretchen

May 6, 2011

TAWNY AND I HIT IT OFF THE DAY WE MET.AND FROM THERE WE ONLY BECAME CLOSER.SHE ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH AND WAS ALWAYS FULL OF LIFE.UNFORTUNATELY IF ONLY I HAD KNOWN I WOULDVE MADE IT A POINT TO SPEND MORE TIME.I WILL DEFINATELY MISS HER AND WHO SHE WAS AS A PERSON.ONE DAY TAWNY WE WILL SEE EACHOTHER AGAIN!!!!!XOXOXOX

Julianna Romero

May 6, 2011

I remember when Tawny and Craig lived with me. Mark was still in diapers.
She would dance all over the house, even though she had two left feet. We laughed all the time. She hated clothes shopping but would let me drag her with me to the mall. We had a lot of good times (Elitches!) as im sure she had with everyone in her life.Her smile was infectious! I will miss u girl.!

May 6, 2011

Though I didn't know you I do know Teri and her family, she was always talking about you and said we would have gotten along great :) My thoughts and prayers go out to your Family, Friends, and everyone close to your heart. R.I.P.

Brian Crytzer

May 6, 2011

I met Tawny and Craig in GA, eventhough I was a NCO Craig and I became good friends at work. This soon spilled over to a great family friendship, and our families had so many good times together. Tango Lima u were one of my best friends, and a true rider. I can't believe u are gone. U always made me laugh baby girl, and I wish I could have been there for u these past few years. I will see u upstairs.

BCrizzle

Gypsy

May 6, 2011

We will never understand why you had to leave so very soon. You changed the lives of everyone you touched.You will be greatly missed by many. My sympathies to those who will miss her.

Lillie Swafford

May 6, 2011

I met Tawny while I was stationed at Robins AFB. She was a good friend and someone fun to be around. It has been 5 years since ive seen her and the children! God bless her family and most of all the beautiful Mark and Lexi!

Tieannie Abel-Lehmann

May 5, 2011

We went to Wasson together, ran back into each other couple years ago then we had our differences that we put aside, and got to be friends. Tawny R.I.P you will be remembered always.

May 5, 2011

Pat and Mark, my prayers and thoughts are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. Tom Case

Craig White

May 5, 2011

Tawny where do I begin. We were married for 7 years and have two beautiful, smart, and loving kids and I thank you for much for them and the time we shared. I'm deeply saddened by this and so are our kids. They truly adored you and thought the world of you! We have had our ups and downs but through it all I never gave up on you. I always cared for you. Sometimes you may of thought different but its the truth. I never thought the kids and I would be going thru this right now. But you have my word that I will do everything in my power to take very good care of our kids and I will never let them forget you and neither will I! R.I.P Tawny Lynn! I hope you are at peace now!

Dad

May 5, 2011

There's only a fue times I've felt this alone. The first was when I lost Eric to prison, and this reminds me of the hopeless feeling I had then, but at least then I knew he'd be back. this is a whole I can never fill. Tawny I love you and miss you so deeply I can't put it into words.

Marie

May 5, 2011

My thoughts and sympathy are with the family. This is a time to celebrate her life.

Mama Nolf

May 5, 2011

Tawny I will always have you in my heart forever. Tawny could make me laugh no matter what kind of mood I was in. My deepest sympathy goes out to all the family. You are loved and will be missed forever.

Shandra Leue

May 5, 2011

Although we lived far from each other as adults, I still have great memories of our times together. I will remember helping you get ready in your wedding dress and decorating the for the reception. I will remember being pregnant together and comparing strechmarks :), I will remember how we used to go shopping together despite having to carry two car seats. You meant a lot to a lot of people, you will never be forgotten. My thoughts are for you and your family today.

Bob Herholz

May 5, 2011

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Tawny at this time of sorrow. As we remember Tawny, may the wonderful memories you have of the past with her, comfort you in the days ahead. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Tanisha Swift

May 5, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Tawny. We went to high school together at Wasson. SHe will was loved and will truly be missed

eric felix

May 5, 2011

Tawny was the best thing that ever happened to me.She gave my life meaning and a purpose a man could be proud of for his life.She brought out the best in me an left me striving to do better at every turn.I stood back and watched as she so lovingly touched the lives of every individule she met.And she never even realized how special she was to all of the people she loved and that loved her.This world will be a colder harsher place without her love and her ability to look into everyone she met and see the very best in them even if they couldn't see it for themselves....she truly loved everyone she met in a way that they never knew love and we will all miss her the smile that her sparkle would bring to our faces.I miss her so much.........

Michelle Apricio formerally Harstad

May 5, 2011

We haden't spoken in a while however as kids we were like sisters. I was deeply saddened by this horrible news. I will miss you and wish your family the best in this very tough time.

Christina Hughey

May 5, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to her family, and everyone who knew her! She has always been an amazing friend. I ve shared so many laughes and tears with her. Girl I love you and will miss you so much!

Teresa Herholz

May 5, 2011

My love and prayers are with each of you! I will remember since Tawny was young how her smile would light up those near her! Remember and live through her love for each of you! God Bless!

Teresa Herholz

Teri Eckhoff

May 5, 2011

I'm gonna miss you Tawny. You were definetly one of a kind. I love you so much! Words can't express how I feel. You will alway's and forever be my Best Friend! I love you Tawny King!

Tia Eckhoff

May 5, 2011

You were a great friend for 15 years. I love you sooo much and will miss you terribly. My heart goes out to all family, I love all you too.

May 5, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. God bless you and your family.
Dan, Joni and Angela Edmisten

Jennifer Lammers

May 5, 2011

I'm very sadden to hear the news. Tawny was such a sweet friend and super funny, She will be forever missed. God bless your family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kelly Mobley

May 5, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, but especially Mark and Alexis. I will forever be grateful that you came into my life, and I was blessed by being able to call you a friend! The memories that we shared will be in my heart forever. Rest in peace my dear Tawny Lynn! You will never be forgotten!!!

Laura Mengon

May 5, 2011

"I'll lend you for a little time. a child of mine,"
He said,
"For you to love while she lives, and mourn when she is dead.
It may be 6 or 7 years, or 19 or 30. But will you til I call her back, take care of her for me? She'll bring her charm to gladden you, and shall her stay be brief, you'll have her lovely memories as solace for your grief. I cannot promise she will stay, since all from earth return, but there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn. I've looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true. And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you. Now will you give her all your love, nor think the labor vain, Nor hate me when I come to call, to take her back again. I fancied that I heard them say, Dear Lord, Thy will be done. For all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run. We'll shelter her with tenderness, we'll love her while we may; And for the happiness we've known. Will ever grateful stay. But shall the angels call for her much sooner than we planned, We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand!".........................................................................................................Alway's Beautiful Tawny, Until Next Time I Got You.

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