May time heal your sorrow,
may friends ease your pain,
may peace replace heartache,
warmest memories remain.

From Jorge Cotte & family

To The Tatum Family,
May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tim Tatum, and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you.

Tim Tatum, and family, I'm so sorry on your loss. you have my deepest sympathy and my prayers go out to you.

To the Tatum Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. 
Debbie Worley

Lynn was one of the first people I met when I started at MHS. He let me paint an office wall purple!  He was always kind and considerate.  A great person to work with.  While talking to another "oldtimer" this morning, I heard of Lynn's passing.  It made me think of the "good old days!" It is odd how when we move around this big system, we lose touch with people.  Take Care Lynn!  You are with an amazing group of people now!!

Mike & Julie Duke just found out about Lynns passing cause no one tole us here, but we are so very sorry for the famlies loss of their father,brother husband and paw paw.  If we had known we would have come down and payed our respects. Please remember all the great times you had and keep it in your mind and heart and remember he is up with the Lord now watching over his family. Again from Mike,Kevin & Julie Duke is sorry for your loss and in our prayers.

My Mom and I were so sad to read of Lynn's passing. He was such a wonderful person. Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Uncle Lynn you will be greatly missed. I was thinking back over my childhood and remembered so clearly a time when the whole family was on your back porch dancing.  I remember being about 8 or so standing on the side until you spotted me and came over and asked me to dance. I felt such a part of it all and so grateful to have you as my uncle.  I love you!

Lynn I know you are in Heaven. And I feel that you saw me, Doug, Kevin, Tim, Doyle, Lynn, and "Clay Boy" and others honor you last night at the Monday night service. And how much we all love and miss you.You were and still are a truly good man. I'll play a Willie Nelson song for you the next time I'm fishing at the Judge's Bench!And we will all raise a glass and toast to you as one of the "Great One's"  Love ya brother, R.W.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

Our hearts go out to the entire Tatum family for your loss.  We want you to know that you are lifted up into the hands of God through our prayers today.

Just wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Tatum family.

I worked with Lynn many years at NW. He was the epitome of a gentleman, and the best of engineering services. We all counted on him all the time. He never failed to get the job done. May he rest in peace with God. 
Tippy Carmody RN

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

My sincere condolences to the family of Lynn Tatum.  Lynn was a true gentleman at MHNW Hospital and was a very respected partner. We will all miss him.  May your fond memories of Lynn console you at this sad time. Rest in peace, Lynn.

Daddy i already miss you so much words cannot even start to describe how much.You made my childhood the happiest that  a kid could possibley have.As a adult you were allways there and always had our back. Thankyou daddy for teaching us the right way to live life to the fullest.Love ya dude.Pa"s buddys forever.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Tatum family. We all love you so much, and will keep you in our prayers and wishes

My prayers are with the entire Tatum family. So many fond memories. We will miss you so much.

Lynn, you were a good brother and a good neighbor, we will miss you so much.

Lynn,we were blessed to have you in our lives.  You were a good brother and I will miss you very much.

My thoughts and prayers to the entire Tatum family.

Kevin, Jenny and the  entire Tatum family- Just so sorry for your loss- Our thoughts and prayers are with you all-  Take care of each other-  Love ya'll   Kevin and Loretta Renault

Kevin & Jenny-
We are so sad to hear about the sudden loss of your dad.  You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love-
Chad & Stephanie Benkert

Pa I love you so deeply and so completely.  you brought so much love,laughter,and cherished and unforgettable moments into my life. More than any of us can count. Even when taking time out to show me how to paint a room or a home repair.  You were really showing me how to live, love, and give unconditionally.  Know one has impacted my life more than you and Mrs Tatum. I have always considered you to be so much more than just my father-n-law you are my family you always have been and you always will be. How could you not be. All of my favorite and lasting memories have you in them.  You have been with me through every major event in my life.  From the the wild teenage years starting at 15, to my walk down the isle with Timmy.  You were there for the birth of each one of my 3 boys(pa's buddies).Thanks for all the priceless and amazing trips to the judges.  Thank you for not just helping me through life"s rough spots but for teaching me how to handle them on my own.I will never let my boys forget how wonderful you are and how much you loved us all.  I could never have asked for or dreamed of a better father-n-law,parent,teacher or guide for me or for a better pa for my boys.  We are all so proud to carry on your name your memory and great looks.  Please keep an eye me on from up there. I promise to do better and make you proud of me. I am REALLY going to miss you. Love Kathy

Brenda, I am praying that God gives you peace and strength during this time.

Our hearts go out to Jennifer and Kevin and Dylan and Cameron, and to all the Tatum Family.  You can never be prepared enough at times like these.  Know that your friends and family are here for you if you ever need us.  Just take it a day at a time and I promise each day will be better.  "I know he's shining down on you from heaven, like so many friends (family) we've lost along the way...I know eventually you'll be together ... One Sweet Day"........ Take care!

Becky, Misty and Dawn

Brenda, our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.  May God place a hand on your shoulder and give you comfort.

With God speed brother Lynn, you will be sorely missed and never forgotten

Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss. You and the family are in my prayers.
I love you.
Pam Gore
Sulphur Springs, Tx.

Daddy,I miss you so much.Thank you for always putting your family first.You always gave so much of yourself.I can remember the day I ask the Lord to come into my heart and be my savior,and you lead me in that pray.I have so many wonderful memories of you.I will miss you but I know I will see you again on the other side. I promise you I will take care of Mother.I love you,Deanna

Lynn was always a friend to the ER at NW Hospital. We all loved & admired him as a person. His work and creativity was a godsend to this dept. We will think of him and miss him very much.

God Saw He Was Tired -

God saw he was getting tired

And a cure was not to be.

So he put his arms around him

And whispered, “Come with me.”

A golden heart stopped beating,

Hard working hands to rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us

He only takes the best. 
I love you so much Pa, and I can't imagine life without you. I know I'll see you again someday, and I can't wait to see that smile. Rest in peace.

Paw, words can not describe how I feel about you. You have taught me what it means to love unselfishly.You have taught me at a young age that family is the most important thing.You have always been there for me.I miss you so much.I know you will live on through your grandkids.I look up to,and you our my hero.Till we meet again, Paw's buddy forever. Love you,Cory Cummings

I will truely miss you so very much...R,I.P My true frined & God Bless..Love you all with all of my heart...

Daddy, you've done a good job. Your shoes are going to be very, very hard ones to try to fill, but I promise you I'll do my best. I love you Daddy.

Pa, you ment more to me than anything you my Grandfather and a great friend. You always had a way of cheering me up after a bad day and you always gave me words of wisdom to live by. When we were little and to this day you always said " pa's buddies forever" and we all followed by that even now. When someone asked you how your day was you responded with "Just another day in paradise" and now your finally there. We will always miss you and you will never be forgotten. Love you always and forever.

Pa, word's can't begin to describe how I feel when I imagine a world without you in it. I miss you and I can only hope that one day I will be as great of a man as you were. You helped me grow up and changed my life. Without you I would not be the soldier I am today. I love you and this is not goodbye. See you when I see you.

Dear Brenda and Family,
I pray that The GOD of All Comfort will be with you as you grieve for Lynn.
So very sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. My love to you all.
NeldaBoatright

Sending prayers for strength and comfort for Aunt Brenda and the family.I have some very great memories of Uncle Lynn and Aunt Brenda and the Tatum bunch..What a great man he was, and what a great legacy he leaves behind. We love you all and are thinking about you..What a comfort it is knowing that we will meet or loved ones again on day.

I have always considered it a great privelege to call you, Pa. I have many happy childhood memories with you in them. I always loved going to your house, to see you and playing in the backyard with the other grandchildren.I always felt at home. I will truely miss you.

Love you always, Brittany

Pa, You were an Grandpa and Great-Grandpa. I have always been proud to call you My Pa. You were the Grandpa that we all thought would live forever. I'm not sure if you knew or not, but you were a Hero to all 10 of your Grandkids. I know you'll always be with all of us but I'm going to miss your smile and your hugs. I love you Pa.

Prayers for the Tatum Family! Lynn will be missed. 
We will all be together again someday.
Love you all!

Pa- I am one lucky and very blessed girl to have been able to call you my Father in Law. I love and miss you so much! 

Love you
Jennifer

Hi Daddy, I miss and love you more than words can say. I will see you again some day, be looking for me. Thank you for being my father and my best friend. You are the best Dad anybody could ask for. Thank you for being a Daddy and a best friend that anyone could ever ask for. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS! Kev

OBITUARY

Lynn Dale Tatum

7 February, 1945 – 20 August, 2011

Brookside Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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