Thomas Lloyd Tatum

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Thomas Tatum Obituary

Thomas Lloyd Tatum, 54, long time resident of Peyton, Colorado, passed away Oct. 5, 2011 at Penrose Main Hospital. Tom was born June 21st, 1957 in Fort Lewis, Washington to his parents James and Kiyo Tatum. Tom was a loving and caring man that served his community for over 20 years. Whether it was work, a local school event, or a holiday, Tom touched every single life that he came into contact with. Tom worked for the Community Partnership for Child Development for 17 wonderful years, and he loved every single day. Tom always said that if he could touch one life, one family, that he would be happy going to work everyday. Tom did that each day, starting as a teacher with Head Start and ending as the Transportation Supervisor at CPCD. Tom spent 25 wonderful years with his wife Debra (Denson) Tatum, creating their home and family in Peyton, Colorado. Tom is survived by his wife, Debra Tatum, his father James Tatum, his sisters Glenda Derry and Patti Phelps, and his three children Kiyo Greene (Andrew), Christopher Tatum (Rachel), and Gregory Tatum, as well as many extended family members. The celebration of Tom's life will be held Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 13885 Bradshaw Rd in the Gymnasium of Peyton High School at 10:00 am with a luncheon to follow. Flowers may also be sent to this address for the celebration. We ask that all guests wear Broncos gear or Harley Davidson to honor Tom's life and who he was. For any questions contact Teresa Greene at (719)749-2866.

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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 7, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Tatum

13 Entries

Neta Day

October 11, 2011

Dear Debbie - I was so shocked when you told me about your husband passing away. My heart goes out to you and your family. May God be with all of you in your loss.

Carl Copeland

October 10, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss! May God comfort you during this time!

Cori Schubert

October 9, 2011

Debbie & family, we were very saddened to hear about Tom. We enjoyed working with him at Continental the years that we were together there. I can still hear his big hearty chuckle! I'm sorry that we hadn't seen him since we moved away, but did enjoy his occasional E-mails.We wish you & your family peace in know what a great person, friend & co-worker he was. Thoughts & prayers. the Tom, Cori, Daniel & Rachel Schubert

October 9, 2011

Debbie and family, Sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family members. Tom will be sorely missed but the memories will always be remembered. Your friends Maggie and Zee

October 9, 2011

Dear Debbie and family,
Tom will be greatly missed at CPCD. He touched so many lives in so many different ways! His smile and charisma will forever remain in our hearts. Be blessed to know that Tom was a beloved and respectful individual, a great loss to the community and CPCD. My most sincere thoughts and prayers are with you as you endure the loss of such a wonderful man.

Molly Rohane

October 9, 2011

Dear Tatum Family, I am sorry for the loss of an amazing man.
I worked with Tom for a short time but during that time I always admired and respected him. I spent every oppurtunity in his office talking football and family. I am sorry I missed the oppurtunity to say goodbye, however I will always have fond memories of Tom (The greatest gift to children and families). Thank You for sharing him with CPCD all these years. May God Bless Your Family with strength and love,
Molly Rohane

Michael

October 7, 2011

Dear Deb,Kiyo,Chris,Greg,
Terri, Jace and I send our hearts and prayers to you all. It was an honor to have Tom as a friend all these years. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Michael and Terri and Jace from far away

Nancy Steedman

October 7, 2011

I had the privilege to work with Tom for three years, and he touched DOZENS of lives and families each and every day with his smile, kind words, sense of humor and love of life. He was so tremendously proud of his family and spoke of you constantly. CPCD will never be the same.

October 7, 2011

Tom was such a great man and loved by everyone that he came in contact will. I am so happy that I could call you my friend. We will sure miss you on our game night but I know you will be right there with us and making us laugh like you do.
What a lucky man the lord is to have this great man with him. We all would of liked to have him longer but I know he will be waiting for us when we are called to be with the lord.
Tatum family (all the extended family), know we are here for you and we will do anything we can for you. Love you all. Harfert family

Josef Biegel

October 7, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

October 7, 2011

DEB,KIYO,CHRIS AND GREG:

TOM WAS A GOOD AND SPECIAL MAN. WHEN EVER YOU SAW HIM NO MATTER IF WITH THE HEAD START KIDS OR ON THE STREET HE ALWAYS GREETED YOU WITH A SMILE. I CONSIDER MYSELF BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN HIM. RICK AND MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME.
MARLA MANYIK

October 7, 2011

Dear Debbie and family,
My heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow. How hard it is to lose someone. Tom was a big bearhug kind of guy and he will be missed by all that knew him. My love and thoughts to all of your family. Jolene Owens

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