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Timothy Hackett Obituary

Timothy Allen Hackett January 10, 1982 - February 23, 2006 Timothy Allen Hackett, 24 years of age, died Thursday, February 23, 2006 in a tragic plane crash near Delta, Colorado. Proudly delivered by his father, Tim was born January 10, 1982 from the union of Robert and Nancy Howe Hackett in Grand Junction, CO, where he was raised. He received his Engineering Degree from the University of Colorado, and died pursuing his new found passion in the field of renewable energy. Every individual graced by Tim's acquaintance will forever remember his compassion, friendship, selflessness, and love of life. Each moment spent in his presence was a gift, each conversation enlightening, and each laugh unforgettable. Obsessed with nature's gifts, Tim avidly partook in a plethora of outdoor activities. Skiing, fly fishing, climbing, soccer, golf and tennis represent only a few of Tim's seemingly endless talents. Tim resided in Telluride, Colorado for the last year of his inspiring existence, and the mountainous beauty of this new home perfectly emanates his profound spirit. As a ski coach, camp instructor, and youth leader; Tim devoted countless hours to the development of Colorado's youth. Tim will eternally be missed by all those who knew him. Left to mourn Tim's loss are his maternal grandmother, Helen Howe; parents, Nancy and Robert Hackett; siblings, Lindsey Kay of Ft. Collins, CO and Robert Gregory Hackett of Denver, CO. He is also loved and missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and their families, and other innumerable relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 18, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Blaine Scott officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to honor Tim's life can be made to Western Colorado Community Foundation/Timothy Hackett Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 4334, Grand Junction, CO 81502. Funds shall be distributed for the benefit of children in need and environmental protection causes. Arrangements have been entrusted to Martin Mortuary.

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 3, 2006.

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Rich Hackett

April 2, 2006

Bob, Nancy, Lindsey and Greg.



We truly feel sorry for your lost.

We wished that we could have spent more time with Tim, and gotten to know him even better, but we'll cherish those memories we have of him in our hearts. Thank you, Greg, for the wonderful Obiturary you wrote of your loving brother.



With deepest love,



Rich, Diane, Sean, Staci and Sarah Hackett

J.R. Davis

March 15, 2006

Dear Hackett Family,



Tim still lives within each one of us, because he has touched us in ways we know and ways we don't. We are all better off because of him. Undoubtedly, all of us are saddened by the world's loss, our loss, and especially your loss. Just remember that each one of us carries Tim with us (I listen to Weezer because of Tim, I did a fourth grade project on Beluga whales because of Tim, I was the Wright Brothers with Tim...). All of us send our love to you, and thank you for letting Tim touch each of our lives.



Veritas,



Jonathan "J.R." Davis

Earl, Cindy, Susan, Alyssa and Emily Rhodes

March 15, 2006

Dear Bob, Nancy, Lindsey and Greg,



We mourn with you, we think of you, we pray for you, and we cherish you. We wish you comfort and strength and peace and love.

Ann Torgler

March 12, 2006

Dear Bob, Nancy, Lindsey and Greg,



We are sorry to hear of your loss. It's been quite a few years since I remember seeing you all. I can see that Tim had become a handsome, talented, caring and involved young man. Our prayers are with you in this time of grief.



The families of Jerry Hackett

Jane Findlay

March 12, 2006

Nancy, Bob, Lindsey and Greg,

Timmy and his smiles, different versions depending on the occasion, will forever be my very favorite way to remember him. His love of life, living, observing and contributing to its betterment, knowing how to enjoy each moment, savoring the flavors of all he did, those too will stand tall when I think of Timmy.

His loving, caring spirit will continue to be with us. We will miss seeing him and his wonderful smiles, but his soul will be with us always. Loving each of you, Jane Findlay

David Winkler

March 11, 2006

Tim -- Thank you for everything!



Bob, Nancy, Lindsey, and Greg,

Thank you for giving us Tim. We were lucky to have his light in our lives. Please remember that his spirit lives on in all of those who knew him.



Love to you all.

Larry & Elaine Sutton

March 10, 2006

Bobby and Nancy I just learned today of your lose.Elaine and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. It is such a great tragedy to lose someone so young and full of sprit.

Kathryn Hazard

March 9, 2006

Dear Hackett family,



I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Although I did not know your family well, I remember you all clearly from Buddy Werner and gymnastics (Greg), and through experiences with mutual friends (the Heideman family). In fact, I have some great memories of a four-family trip to Lake Powell many years ago...



I pray that God may bring you all comfort and strength during this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts daily.



Love, Jeff and Kathryn (Horton) Hazard

Megan Leech

March 9, 2006

Dearest Hacketts-

It is with deepest sympathy that I heard of your loss. The whole world is at a loss for not experiencing the joy and wonder that was and always will be Timmy. Our family loved him deeply and considered him one of our own. Jeff and I are both so happy to have known him as long as we did and experience his many facets. From Little League, to hiking, family gatherings, all of high school and beyond, Tim will be greatly missed. We love you all -- you are in our constant thoughts and prayers.



Love -- Megan Leech and Jeff Anastacio

KAREN HORTON

March 9, 2006

DEAR BOB,NANCY,AND FAMILY,



I WAS SO SHOCKED AND SADDENED TO SEE TIM'S NAME IN THE PAPER AND FIND OUT OF YOUR TRAGIDY. I CAN'T IMAGINE WHAT IT MUST BE LIKE TO LOSE A CHILD. WHILE IN BOULDER THIS PAST WEEKEND, I SAW THE BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO HIM WHICH GREG HAD WRITTEN. I HAVE IT IF YOU WOULD LIKE IT.



I FOUND THIS PASSAGE: "CAST THY BURDEN UPON THE LORD, AND HE SHALL SUSTAIN THEE" MATT 11:28



OUR SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY.



KAREN AND CAREY HORTON

Shirley "Sutton" Wright

March 8, 2006

Dear Bob, Nancy and Family;

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful son! Although we never got to meet him, his brother has described a wonderful human being that spent his time here well. Love and prayers to all of you and hugs to get you through this. Love: Shirley, Glenn, Joe,Matt and Carla Wright

Lineta (Sutton) Messina

March 8, 2006

Bob, Nancy and Family: How sad it is to hear of your loss of a son so young. I have 3 sons myself. The writing of Tim's life is absolutely beautiful. What a wonderful person you raised. The picture of him has quite a resemblance to you, Bobby Hackett. At least what I remember when we were very, very young. Your sister, Barbara, has gotten in touch with me and Helen also. And it is nice to know we have cousins out there who are such great people. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I can't express how deep my sympathy goes. God be with you.

Your cousin, Lineta

Gretta Simpson

March 7, 2006

My love and support goes to the Hackett family. Timmy was an All-American guy. He was funny, smart, athletic, handsome, loving, and successful. His smile had a way of enchanting the whole room and his silent sense of humor never failed to warrant laughter and joy. I am crushed at his loss, but I rejoice to have known such a person.

Anne Heideman

March 7, 2006

I am in complete shock that this could have happened to such a wonderful person. I just hope that my family and I can help comfort you during this difficult time. I love you Hackett Family.

April Chiarell (Cox)

March 6, 2006

Bob-Squishy, Nancy, Lindsey, and Greg- I am so sorry for your loss and pain, and I hope peace will come to you soon. I think God must have had a big project in mind to do with Tim to need him this early. He was such a fun, smiley little freckleface- we have so many nice memeories of Lake Powell, soccer, Telluride, parties- Tim will be missed on Earth and cherished in Heaven. We're thinking of you

April (Cox) and Nathan Chiarell

JOE & BUNNIE MERRILL

March 6, 2006

DEAR BOB AND NANCY.........

OUR PRAYERS ARE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.......

Barbara Hamilton

March 6, 2006

Greg, your dad was right about you being a great writer. You caught Tim's spirit so well. It is just so-o-o tragic. The best that I can wish all your family is taken from a greeting card I saved:



For each hour of your loneliness, I wish you a day of comfort;

for each minute of grief, a year of peace;

and for every tear, a thousand reasons to smile.



Love to you all.

Joyce Robinson

March 6, 2006

In celebration of a life that contributed so much to our world. My deepest sympathy.

Darrel Sutton

March 6, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of your loss and even sorrier that I never got to meet Tim.May God Bless you all in this time and please know that you are all in our prayers. Love, Darrel Sutton and Family, Chris Andrea and Yvette Sutton 8276 Caroline St. NW Massillon, Ohio 44646 1-330-837-9449

Erin Black

March 6, 2006

Nancy, Bob, Greg and my Lindsey-Lou...

Words cannot express my heartbreak for your loss, yet one thing is for sure. I feel fortunate to have many wonderful memories of Tim. Those that come to my mind include camping and sledding in Telluride, fishing and rafting in Turkey Creek, Mother’s Day hiking and Thanksgiving soccer. Memories such as these will forever keep Tim alive in my heart. Like many others, I feel truly honored to have known Timothy Allen Hackett.



With love, Erin

Amy Guttmann (Black)

March 6, 2006

From snipe hunts to "Oh Holy Night", Buddy Werner to candy hikes, I will always remember the energy that Tim brought to our family fun. He was soft-spoken and light-up-the-room all at once – a true blessing.

Hacketts, you are in my thoughts and prayers…

Amanda Simons

March 5, 2006

Hackett Family, I am so incredably sorry for your loss tim was a great person and I knew him thouroughout middle school and High School I didn't know him very well what i did know about him was that he was a great person and so very young but im there for you guys....Love always Mandie

Mary Lou and Paul Wetherstein

March 5, 2006

Paul and I are sorry for your loss. What a remarkable young man your Tim was, to have found his calling; seeking alternative energies and honoring our environment, we only pray that others will carry on his vision. Our daughter Regina, was a friend of Tim's and of your other children, she is currently studying abroad in Australia, she reminded us of the student council retreat Tim and you hosted at your Telluride home and what a wonderful time she had, Tim touched so many lives in many ways.

Respectfully and with all our love and prayers, Mary Lou and Paul Wetherstein

Joni, John and George Knowles

March 5, 2006

Dear Hackett Family,

What a great tradgedy our community suffered with the loss of 3 great men. May the energy and power they gave continue in our lifes. They shall be missed.

Bob and Bernadette Brooks

March 4, 2006

Dear Bob, Nancy and Family-

God bless all those that you love.

God bless all those that love you.

God bless all those that love Tim.

We are thinking of you and praying that you may find PEACE.

Adam Meininger

March 4, 2006

Hackett family, know that there is nothing that can keep us from being everything we can in life. Tim showed everybody he touched in his life how possible it is to live life to its fullest no matter what happens. You have a truly wonderful family, and know that I am and will always be here for you!



Adam

Karlene Lambuth

March 4, 2006

Dear Hackett Family,

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Tim. Are prayers are with you and your family during this time.



God Bless,

Karlene, Amber, and Levi

Emily Wittfoth

March 4, 2006

Dear Hacketts,



My family and I are relatives of the Schupp family. We are all deeply sorry for your loss. What a shock to lose a child. Our prayers are with you.



Thinking of you,



Ronald, Allison, Betsy, Emily, Jim Wittfoth, and Amy, Mike, Mya, and Kiara Glienke

Austin Corbett

March 4, 2006

Dear Hackett Family,

There are no words that I could say that would give Tim's life justice. He was an amazing person who enjoyed life to the fullest. I will always cherrish our childhood growing up together from playgroup, to baseball, soccer, tennis, and of course our days on the mountains ski racing together. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless

Suzanne Thompson

March 4, 2006

Nancy, Bob, Lindsey, and Greg,



I can't express enough how sorry I am for your loss. I feel so fortunate for having known Timmy throughout my life. I will treasure my memories of him, all the way from playing with Mr. Potato Head as children, to taking him as my date to Cottonball, to visiting him in Boulder. He was truly a wonderful person and I will never forget him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Nell Sherwood

March 4, 2006

Dear Hackett family, I want to express my sympathy to your entire family. I am Dean's sister and although I have never met you I have often heard Lauie speak of you. How proud you must be of all he contributed in his short life. The loss will alwys be there but the memory will live on. I pray for your strength in the upcoming days and years.

Sue Addams

March 4, 2006

My deepest empathy to your family in the loss of your son. May knowing how many loved him and their shared memories of him give comfort to you.

Helen Sutton

March 3, 2006

Dear Hackett cousins,

I am so sorry for this occasion to renew our contact. Barbara let me know of Tim's accident and passing, but I haven't even known what I could say. She has sent on the obituary, which is just beautiful. I wish I could have known him. You and the rest of the family must have loved him so very much, been so proud of him and so pleased to have him with you. Though we've lived apart all these many years, you are family and are always in my heart.

---Helen

Mandy (Gerrit and Joanne's daughter)

March 3, 2006

Dear Hackett Family: I am deeply sorry for your loss. I had been around Adam and Tim several times when they were together and I always seems to remember Tims beautiful smile. He will be missed by many. Our prayers are with you.

Mandy Martinez and family

Daniel Findlay

March 3, 2006

Tim, I love you, man. Keep on rockin'!



Hackett family, stay strong. We are all with you, and trust that together we can get through this. No doubt, it's a life worth honoring.

Hilary (Garretson) Gaylord

March 3, 2006

Dear Hackett Family,

I was very saddened to hear of your loss. I was fortunate to have grown up with Tim's great smile and sense of humor through twelve years of school. My thoughts are with you and I will continue to hold your family in my prayers.

Laura Findlay

March 3, 2006

Timmy always made me laugh. From the weird way he held a bowling ball to singing the "harmony" to Christmas songs in church, he made our family events memorable and humorous. I will always remember Timmy smiling- he has the most beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with the Hackett Family and all those who are grieving this great loss. Peace be with you, Laura Findlay

Sandra Borg

March 3, 2006

Please know that you have been in our prayers since we heard about the tragic accident. I am a brother to Dean and Laurie has talked about your family a lot. I have a daughter the same age as Tim and I can feel the pain you are going through. Please know that God will give you strength to get through this sorrow now and your memories will remain forever.

Tim sounded like a wonderful guy.

Sandra Borg

Kay Kraft

March 3, 2006

Our thought & prayers are with all of you in this tragic loss. Please be assured that you will see Tim again. John 14:27

Terry & Kay Kraft, Hannah & Daniel

Lizzy Lamb Rigby

March 3, 2006

Dear Hackett family, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Tim was such a wonderful person, I will forever remember his warm smile and his kind heart.

Jenny (O'Brien) Himes

March 3, 2006

Lindsey and family,I cannot stop thinking about you and wish there was something I could do for you. I have prayed for you everyday and am so very sorry for your loss.

Sandra Mosbey

March 3, 2006

Dr. Hackett and Family! I worked in Dr. Hackett's office and just wanted to say how very sorry for your lost of your Son, Tim. God is with you at this very sad time.

Sandy and Family

Tony and Allison Richards

March 3, 2006

Bob, Nancy and family; Our sincere sympathy at this tragic time. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you though we are far away.

JULIE SIMINOE

March 3, 2006

WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS THE LOSS FOR THIS FAMILY.

GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN THEIR TIME OF NEED.TO EVERY THING THERE IS A SEASON AND A TIME TO EVERY PURPOSE UNDER THE HEAVEN.

Regina Wetherstein

March 3, 2006

Dear Hackett family,

It saddened me very deeply to hear of your loss. At this time I am out of the country but I want you all to know that you are in my prayers and thoughts. I wish I could be home to offer support, but just know that I will always have the memories of Tim with Student Council and Soccer at GJHS. Tim was a wonderful person and I am fortunate to have known him.



God Bless,

Regina Wetherstein

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