Can't believe it's been a year already since you've been gone. I love and miss you so much.  I lost my husband but they've gained an angel.  

Patti and all of Mike’s family….. My sincerest sympathies for your loss. My late husband Kim grew  up with Mike and also joined the Air Force when Mike did.  I had to dig through a box to find this but I knew I still had it . “Sisley’s Flyboys Local #15”, from June 1981.  Rest In Peace, Mike.

Still can't believe you're gone. It just doesn't seem real. I love and miss you so much 

You had to convince me to do these. Lol now I'm glad I did. 

I wish I could see your smile again. I love and miss you so much. 

Des convinced Mike to ride the Outlaw Run! I wasn't having any part of it. We had so much fun! 

This is when we took all my kids to Rockfest 2012. I think Hunter and Jerm was in heaven with all the girls. 

Wish I could remember what I did or said when this picture was taken.  We had so much fun that day with some of these pictures.  

Dec. 2011 she always called him "Her Mike" 

He always found some kind of goofy sign on his road trips. 

Sending my condolences to the family of The Taminator, Mike Tam . I enjoyed my time working with you years ago and still remember the memories we had and Rockfest stories you told. R.I.P 🙏🏾🕊

This morning I found out one of the nicest people I've ever met passed away. I first knew Mike Tam as The Taminator on 98.9 The Rock!. I loved listening to him.

I'll always remember hearing him filling in on a holiday years ago and he shared that he was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. I remember pulling over—I think I had driven into town to buy a newspaper—and just sitting with that. I had met Tam maybe once or twice before that at a concert or something; the way he shared it during his shift was really moving. It made the station, the music—everything—feel human.

Down the road, I had the chance to actually work with Tam, talk with him in the studio after weekend remotes, hang with him...a mutual friend described him as "incredibly kind" and there may be no better phrase that captures him than that.

My heart goes out to his family. My heart goes out to our KQRC family. I'm grateful to know you, Taminator.

I am truly sorry to hear about Mike Tam.  He was my cousin  and he was like a brother to me.  Mike, you were Great to all of us, you are one of the greatest  guys that anyone could have known.  You will be missed and will never be forgotten.

I'm still in shock, and disbelief, about a post I read yesterday morning. One of my best friends, and college classmates, from radio broadcasting, at Iowa Central, Mike Tam, recently passed. You couldn't ask for a nicer guy. After college, we both worked for KKEZ Radio, in Fort Dodge. Mike put his heart and soul, into being a radio guy. He was a hard worker, dedicated, smart, helpful, and just a great individual. I remember when stayed at my place, when the college radio station had a trivia contest. We had a lot of preparation to get ready for it. He was so grateful that I let him stay, so he wouldn't have to drive home, and get up early the next day. Mike was a giving person, as well, he knew I loved the 80's music. He sent me a Casey Kasem Weekly Top 40 LP set, from 1983. I sent him both my kids' graduation announcements, and he made very nice decoupage wood plaques with the invites and coins with the year, on them. He was a fan of classic rock, and 95 KGGO, in Des Moines. One of his favorite songs was The Rapper, by The Jaggerz. He and I had a special bond. We always knew we could trust each other, and considered each other close friends. Mike Tam was a gem. He will be dearly missed. Prayers to his wife, Patti, and his sons, J.D. & Jeff, and their families. Rock on my friend.. 

So sorry to hear this about Mike as I worked with him at the grocery store in Panora & what a gem, hard worker, gentleman he was to everyone co-workers, customers. He loved his radio & will be missed by many!! Big hugs, prayers for his wife which he loved dearly!!

Mike Tam was always a gentleman.  He always asked how someone was doing, then he really did listen. RIP Mike...

💔💔 I still can't believe you're gone. It's still so surreal to me. It happened so fast.. not being able to hear your voice every time I go to moms is weird... Not getting to hear you and my mom to back and forth about the funniest things anymore just isn't the same. You were an amazing man especially to my mom. You treated her like a queen and the way you made her feel like there was nothing and nobody better than her was admirable. You were her rock thru everything especially with Desi missing. I'm sure all of us kids could agree that we couldn't have chosen a better man to be by my mom's side thru everything the last 5 years. And I'm so thankful for you. For everything you have done for my mom and us kids. You accepted us and treated us as your own and that alone means the world to me. So thank you for being one of the most incredible people I've had the chance to be apart of. I promise since you can no longer be my mom's rock, I promise to always make sure she's okay and to take care of her to the best of my abilities. You're with Desi now, Mike so please protect her and watch over my mom and protect my mother as well. I'll do my best form down here. Rip Mike. You are the best step dad a kid could ask for. I love you so much. Fly high. You're always on our minds. Xoxo  

Happy Easter as well. 
Until I see you again 
Stay you and stay being incredible. 
So Much love.

My gosh Mike was so excited to do this met and greet. He looked so forward to meeting Shatner. Babe I love and miss you so much.  

Mike always enjoyed the concerts, getting to meet various bands, always going out and saying hello to people at Rockfest and hanging out with his buddy, Troy. 
My thoughts and prayers are with his sons, JD and Jeff, and the rest of the family. Even though you cannot see or hear him, he is still with you. 

Kathy

Radio people, by and large, are kind of a mess. It’s the truth.
But once in a while, you have the opportunity to work with someone who is truly a good human. Mike Tam was one of those guys. He always had a smile. Always had a dry joke. Always was a solid human being and he will be greatly missed by all of us who had the pleasure of knowing him and working with him.
Rest In Peace, Taminator.

I am so sad to hear about the passing of Mike Tam from our 98.9 The Rock family. I'm fortunate to have had the opportunity to know you and work with you.  Mike truly loved, and I mean Loved being a part of this great radio station and his passion was contagious.  My heart goes out to his family.  Rest in peace Taminator. ❤️

RIP Mike Tam aka The Taminator. One of the nicest guys I’ve had the pleasure of working with and a rock solid friend for many years.

Rest easy bro, I always enjoyed our talks together on the weekends when we would be at the station. The jokes, the life talks, etc… the epic throw downs at Rockfest every year. Catch you on the flip side bro

I’m so sorry to hear the news of Mike’s passing. He was a consummate professional when we worked together at KKEZ in Fort Dodge. I sometimes made him crazy because I didn’t always follow his music format, but he never got TOO mad at me.  My deepest sympathies to his wife, Patti Tam, and his entire family. 💔

I’m at a complete loss of words over hearing of your passing you’ve always been a friend family member to me and my family I’m so saddened by your passing I’m praying for your loved ones left behind heaven has gained a angel beyond any others see ya on the other side my friend R.I.P 😟- feeling sad

I'm still in shock and feel totally lost without you. I can't believe you are really gone...you are my rock. I honestly don't know how I'm going to make it without you...I love and miss you so much.  My heart is so broken.

Not sure what to say here Mike, you were one of the few that I’ve stayed in touch with after my time at The Rock. Always checking on me through my struggles. I truly appreciated our conversations and many time I was grateful for your presence. R.I.P. Taminator, you are loved.

There are so many memories and funny moments with you..  This is from when we went to Arkansas for our anniversary last year 2021. I love and miss you so much. 

Mike was the best father in law I could ever ask for! He helped hunter and I whenever we needed it! There is way to many memories with mike, but one that stands out the most is when my dog Annie smiled at him and he thought she was being mean so he was gonna get her, we all screamed saying “she’s smiling, she’s smiling” he just laughed and gave her love. I can’t believe you are gone but we know you are flying high and rocking out! We miss you and love you so much 💙

So sorry to hear about Mike. Mike and I had not crossed paths since Summer of 1981 during USAF Basic training. I did hear he was a DJ in the KC area. He was always a very knowledgeable guy and I admired that about him! It’s good to know he was doing something he loved. Prayers and Respects to all his Family. His friend, Dan Cross

Mike,

This just one of many my friend.  You will be missed.  Wife and I will keep up the tradition of Christmas Card exchange with your beautiful soul of a wife Patti for years to come!!!  YOU WILL BE MISSED BROTHER!!!!!  Ride amongst the Rock-n-Roll angels brother!!!  DW, Ela, & Family.

OBITUARIO

Mike "The Taminator" Tam

25 septiembre, 1962 – 11 abril, 2022

Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home

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