Michael Frank Tarman

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Michael Tarman Obituary

Michael Frank Tarman

Keowee Key

Michael Frank Tarman, 69, of Keowee Key, SC passed away on December 8, 2014, while hiking in the Pisgah National Forest.

A celebration of life service will be held at Davenport Funeral Home in West Union, SC on December 13, 2014 at 2:00 with his brother Rev Phil Tarman officiating. Final resting place will be at Arlington National Cemetary at a future date.

Mike was born to Wendell and Betty Tarman on November 27, 1945 in El Dorado, Kansas. Mike enlisted in the Army during the Vietnam War and retired 27 years later as a Colonel. He also served 9 1/2 years as the Federal Security Director at GSP Airport. He was committed to his country and serving others. His hobbies included hiking, boating, and volunteering for various local veteran groups.

Mike is survived by his wife of 44 years, Joyce Tarman of Keowee Key, SC, his son Todd Tarman of Roswell, GA, his daughter Carrie McCaslin and son-in-law, Kent McCaslin of Simpsonville, SC; and mother-in-law, Kathy Huff of Keowee Key. His grandchildren are Lauren Wagner and Josh and Ally McCaslin.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Honoring Their Service, PO Box 607, Salem, SC 29676.

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Published by The Greenville News on Dec. 12, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Tarman

12 Entries

Ken Koprowski

June 3, 2024

Ken here. I met Col Mike Tarmsn in 1969 in Tay Ninh Vietmam. Mike
Was my Commanding officer in the 25th MP Co. He chose me to be his PMI Provost Marshall Investigator
We had many interactions and conversations. So memorable
Always thought of him thru the years. Just now today I noticed we shared the same birthday only one year apart
Never knew that
At the 2015 reunion in Lexington Kentucky heard of his death
Soo sad
He has been a great memory for me for 55 yrs now.
God Bless you Mike Tarman
Ken Koprowski
[email protected]

Michael Thomas

December 6, 2021

One of the members of OCS 19-67 that we all miss. He made several reunions and is missed by all. We followed his Pacific Coast Trail quest with great pride.

Mike Thomas

Larry Munoz

April 2, 2021

When I was 18 in the summer of 1987, I was in basic training and MP School in Ft. McClellan Ala. Lt. Col Tarman was the 795 MP Bn Commander and I was a private in Alpha Co. I recall Col Tarman occasionally chating to us troops giving us encouragement and boosting the moral. As a young private I thought Col Tarman was a hell of an officer as he motivated us to succeed. During this time period, leaders like Col Tarman were influential to me. I went on to start my career in law enforcement and served in the 1st gulf war as an MP soldier. I will be retiring from my police career in 3 years closing out a 35 year police career. I never forgot about my interaction with the Col. Thank you Col Tarman for your leadership and guidance.

Alpha Company 795 MP Bn
July 1987 - Nov 1987

Charles Warren

January 4, 2015

As a fellow OCS Class Alum, Mike was the guy you could count on to get things done. At our recent Lake Lanier GA OCS mini-reunion, Mike and I got the chance to get reacquainted and relax together. I brought my three grandchildren out for a couple of days to meet "all of Colonel Grandad's classmates from the war". Mike spent a lot of fun time with all of them and made the trip memorable for all of us. The PCT trail pictures had a huge impact on all of us.
If anyone in the family needs any assistance from me, do not hesitate to contact me here at Ft. Bragg.
We all have been blessed by his presence and look forward to his company again in Heaven.
Condolences to all of your family.
Charles V. Warren
Colonel AV USA (ret)
[email protected]

Michael Thomas

January 4, 2015

Mike was a great guy who we crossed paths with back in 1966 at Ft Benning. He was one of the OCS Alums who was at many of our reunions. We all followed his PCT challenge with admiration for his goals.

Olen Hill USA retired

January 4, 2015

I had the pleasure of being in the same OCS class as Mike. He will always be remembered by me as a fun loving, gracious guy with a great head on his shoulders. I cherish his memory.

Vince Laurich

January 4, 2015

Mike was a special guy,always about others first,quiet,bright,perceptive and efficient.Didn't need to dominate a room but he could.He had a Gift,a giver in this world,example for many as he sought to max his abilties
I met him way back at Ft Benning in '66, got reconnected over the last few years w mini OCS reunions. He'll be missed. REDEYE

December 12, 2014

Please accept my condolences. May you find comfort knowing that God is near you and is a refuge during this difficult time.
Psalms 9:9

Chris Madden

December 12, 2014

I remember Mike in Okinawa while assigned to the 20th MP company from 1966 to 1968. Mike helped train myself and about 6 others for an island wide physical fitness competition in January of 1968. RIP Mike. Condolences to your family.

Jim Walters

December 11, 2014

Mike was a special person and a good soldier. I was on Okinawa in the 20th MP CO. in 1967 when Mike was an Lt. He was always thought of highly by all of us there. For myself and the others that served with him, we are deeply saddened at this passing and your great loss.

December 11, 2014

With great sadness we leaned of Mike's
passing. He was a very special long time friend in our military family. Our prayers and thoughts are with Joyce and family. With loving thoughts, Fred and Carla Liebe

December 11, 2014

Joyce, Todd and Carrie,

Bob and I just heard about your loss. Fred and Carla called us. We have so many fond memories of our times together. We are devastated and are keeping you in our hearts and prayers. Mike will be forever in our hearts.
Susanne and Bob McDonald

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