Tad Fetters
December 08, 2013
Tad “T.P.” Lee Fetters, left us on his final hunt for the “Big Buck” on December 8, 2013 in Chariton, Iowa of a heart attack while hunting with his friends.
Tad enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycles, horses, and most of all he loved life. Spending his time with his children, family, and friends was most important. He enjoyed grilling (BBQ) which lead to the job he loved so much at Smokey D’s in Des Moines.
Tad was born to Randy Lee Fetters and Sally Renee Williams-Fetters on November 22, 1978 in Iowa City. He is survived by his parents: Randy (Mary) Fetters, Sally Renee Hildreth, and Gene Hildreth; his longtime partner, Mendy Bakerrink; his children: Shelby, Trevor, and Marissa Fetters, and Jared Schiebout; his brothers and sisters: Tyler (Amber) Fetters, ReGina (Nick) Andrews, Miranda (Rodney) Fetters, Maggie (Barney) McCuen, Matt (Amanda) Briggs, and Jennifer Hildreth; his grandparents: John Grummon, and Sally and Jerry McIntyre; his aunts and uncles: Frank and Betty Davis (his second parents), Cindy (Charlie) Funk, Melvin Alford, Scott (Iva) Williams, Bruce (Tanya) Grummon, Marshall (Diane) Hildreth, Glen Hildreth, Monty (Linda) Hildreth and Susan (Dan) Peterson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his special “Grandma Pat” and “Aunt Linda Smith”.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Doris and Chuck Richmond, and Glenn and Daisy Hildreth.
Family will greet friends and family Thursday, December 12 from 6:00 — 8:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s, 605 Lyon St. in Des Moines. Burial will follow in the spring of 2014 at Woodland Cemetery in Iowa Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Tad.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
samantha
02/17/2014
My thoughts and prayer go out to tads family. We used to work together at smokey ds. Great person he was. R.I.P TAD! gone but not forgotten!
Anonymous
01/10/2014
I only met Tad a couple of times, but he seemed like a good guy with a great heart. It was easy to tell how much he loved and lived for his family. My heart and prayers go out to them. And to Tyler, I know this was a great loss for you, I hope you can find peace in knowing that Tad has gone to a better place. We will always see our loved ones again someday.
cody cebula
12/15/2013
Tadd knew me since I was just a little kid. I don't have a lot of memories about him but all of the ones I do remember were great. to all of his family sorry for the lost and you are all in my prayers.
Jerry & Pamela Darby
12/12/2013
Our deepest sympathies to the family, we are greatly sadden by your loss. Tad was always such a sweet kid.
Bob Lambert,Debbie Kolthoff
12/12/2013
Tad and I did some fishing together back in the day when he lived in Webster City,he had a great sense of humor and will be missed by all,so sorry for your loss!
Barbara Hays-Ackley
12/12/2013
Thinking of you all at this very sad time (we lost Clinton one year ago) . . . . . . Yes, it's very difficult, you never get over it, but we do live through it. God be with you.
Barbara & children
(Rodney, Debbie, Tanna)
Glenn Hildreth
12/12/2013
R.I.P. Tad...you will be greatly missed by the many that love you.
angela Johnson
12/12/2013
Prayers to the family. R.l.P TAD..
Ron Hanus
12/11/2013
I always enjoyed talking with Tad when I seen him,sincerly sorry for your loss Renee and family.
Kay Throntveit
12/11/2013
Renee and family im so sorry about Tad.remember now he is in good hands.renee I will see you when you get home.love kay
Neal Luhmann
12/11/2013
my prayers and thoughts are with you all,rip tad!
rhonda seil
12/11/2013
my prayers are with each and everyone of you!tad was a good hearted person and will be missed deeply!i love you guys!
Robert Losee
12/11/2013
My prayers and thought our with you and your family Mindy. Rest in peace Tad
Brenda Tyler-Laurie
12/11/2013
Renee and Gene I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Tad as a young boy and I hear he was quite a man. Prayers and hugs to all his family. RIP Tad.
Jesse Ashley
12/11/2013
R.I.P. TAD you will b greatly missed from all who knew you you were a great father man and I will miss then crazy fishing outings we had and all the crazy stuff we did so for now we say see you later love ya man