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Tucker Jaden Northeimer was born on March 17, 2007, and died on December 5, 2012, in a car accident. He loved reading, school, his family, computer games, baking, and Jesus. Tucker was a loving, funny, and curious boy. He talked excitedly about Heaven and asked many questions, but knows the answers now. He is survived by his parents, Josh and Lisa, sister Ella, grandparents, Ken and Doris "Reeder" Northeimer and Paul and Karen Keim, three great-grandmothers, Florence Keim, Doris Reeder and Gloria Northeimer, and loving family and friends. Family will receive friends 4:30-5:30 p.m. Monday at Grace Church of Powell, 7600 Liberty Road North Powell, OH 43065, where memorial service will follow at 5:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution in Tucker's name in care of Grace Church of Powell. Arrangements completed by the TIDD FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by Public Opinion on Dec. 8, 2012.

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maiko!

August 31, 2022

may the child be rest in peace, he is now at heaven school, may god bless him...

Judy Lees

December 5, 2013

Our thoughts are with your family today 12/5/13... Your faith and spiritual strength brought our family closer to HIM and we are renewing our commitments to our faith. We thank you for having shared this tragedy with such deep faith. Bless Tucker and you today!

Lin Sanford

December 18, 2012

Dear Paul and Family, my prayers are with you. May the happy memories of Tucker give you comfort. I am so sorry for the loss of this sweet boy.

Jenny Morrison

December 13, 2012

Friends of Steve Cole. We have prayed for your family.

Nicole Bursh

December 13, 2012

I am beyond devastated for you all. Please know my deepest, most sincere prayers are with you.

December 13, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I am grateful for the fact that your son knew the Lord and was happy to look forward to Heaven. God bless you all as you keep his memory alive in your hearts and in your lives. May God's peace sustain you until you reunite.

Brad Farrell

December 13, 2012

May God hold the hands of your family almost as tightly as he is holding Tucker's right now.

Renee Buchanan

December 13, 2012

Sadness, prayers and love. We cannot fix this loss, the family will never be the same. The ones left behind please remember that others love you and are with you in your time off loss. Tucker was love and joy. My we celebrate his blessed life.

Karen Pendleton

December 12, 2012

Lisa and Josh, I just saw your heart breaking loss on the news. We will keep your entire family in our prayers for comfort and peace. God bless you and your angel.

Sandra Canaday

December 12, 2012

I do not know your family. We are so very sorry for the lost of your precious child. May God bless you and your family. With Lots of Love, Sandra & Tom Canaday

Alex

December 12, 2012

My heart and prayers go out to you. As a father of a 5yr old boy myself and employed at a business right by that intersection, there's not a day that goes by without thinking about this innocent boy and that horrible day. May God bless him as well as your family.

Jae

December 12, 2012

I do not know your family But from one parent to another I am so very sorry for the lost of your precious child.I heard about this beautiful boys accident on the local news. May God bless you and your family.

Joe and Charlotte Arton

December 12, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Paul.

Mary Ann & Bill Lees

December 11, 2012

My heart aches for you with Tucker's passing in this terrible accident. It is a blessing to know that he loved Jesus and is in His arms now. We are praying for all of you.

Allison Maselli

December 11, 2012

I pray you find love and strength from your family and friends surrounding you during this difficult time. I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful, young little boy.

Beth Beaulieu

December 11, 2012

I had heard also about Tucker through a friend's Facebook status. I am so very sorry for your loss. I too have young children and my heart is breaking for you. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

Pat & Jeanine Sherman

December 11, 2012

Paul and Family, Jaden has returned home the same perfect being he was created and enriched by the love that he shared with each of you. As your pain passes he will remain with you forever, in your hearts and in your smiles. God bless you all.

Rob and Tami Knight and family

December 11, 2012

May God pick you up and carry you through this next season of your lives--lean on Him when the load seems too heavy-He will hold and keep Tucker close until you all are together again.

Michael Branch

December 11, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family through this difficult time.

December 10, 2012

Prayers to this family

rene lloyd

December 10, 2012

I am so sorry for the loss of your little boy I have a child thats five and i could not imagine what you all are going through you dont know me but i am sending prayers your way and to know you all are thought of so very much during your time of grief in christian love

December 10, 2012

May God continue to fill you with His love and peace. Be conforted by God's grace now and in the days to come.

Allan and Trude Wyrick

December 10, 2012

Paul and Family,

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Michelle Kennedy

December 10, 2012

Paul and family,

I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Gigi & Charlie Austin

December 10, 2012

To Tucker's loving family...our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We can only imagine the sorry of your loss and hope Jesus holds all of you close during this time. We knowTucker is sitting with God holding you close.

Meghan Maulfair

December 10, 2012

We are tasting your sorrow and praying for peace to reign in your hearts, trusting in Jesus and the blessed hope He gives.

John and Meghan Maulfair & family

Yaasmeen Johnson

December 10, 2012

Captain Paul Keim and Family... Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved Tucker. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Kris Minic

December 10, 2012

May God keep you all strong during this difficult time. Prayers and thoughts for Tucker and his family

Frank Burnside

December 10, 2012

May ALL possible prayers of healing come upon you all at this time of loss! Blessings,
Mr.and Mrs.F.O.Burnside

Kathy Fisher

December 10, 2012

Ken & Doris and family - My heart aches for you and what you must be going through. You must find so much peace though in knowing Tucker is in Jesus arms. I pray that he gives you the strength you need to get through this tough time. Please know that my prayers are with you!

Kathy MacDonald

December 10, 2012

Prayers are with you in North Carolina!

beth hill

December 10, 2012

So sorry for your loss.We lost our teenage son very suddenly Dec.2011.May God give you His peace and comfort at this difficult time.

Laura Clark

December 10, 2012

Dear Karen,
My heart and thoughts are with you and your family during this time.

Judy Lees

December 10, 2012

There are so many more of us that also join in sending peace and love, above all understanding. We are blessed to have you in our lives...Tucker will live on in our thoughts & hearts. You all are a renewal of our faith. His glory!

Sarah and Sean Kennedy

December 9, 2012

My husband and I worked with Paul Keim while I was pregnany with my son Liam who was born a month before Tucker. Sean spent many a days discussing Tucker and Liam's birth at NetJets with Paul. We are in shock and are wholeheartedly devastated at the news of this horrible accident. We are earnestly praying for God's peace that passes all understanding to be present for the entire family.

The Hornbacks

December 9, 2012

Josh, Lisa and Ella, Our hearts are deeply saddened over the loss of Tucker. He was truly a special boy and everyone who knew him was blessed. You are in our thoughts ad prayers.

Rachel & Matt Mazur

December 9, 2012

We are so saddened by your loss, our hearts go out to you.

Margaret

December 9, 2012

My heart aches for you in the loss of your beautiful little boy. May you find comfort in your faith.

Mary A Barnette

December 9, 2012

Dear Parents & family of Tucker... It is with a sad heart that I write to express my heartfelt sympathy to all of you..I live within the area of Beechcroft & 161, and we don't know one another. But rest assured that many folks have you in their thoughts & prayers. Yes, Tucker will be spending his Christmas with Jesus,resting peacefully in his arms..May that thought give you some peace & comfort during this Christmas Season...God Bless all of you.......

Brian

December 9, 2012

I read about this young boy on the Columbus Dispatch and was deeply saddened. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I hope my children (1&3) learn to love Jesus as your did.

Dave and Cheryle Thomas

December 8, 2012

Josh, Lisa and Ella, How deeply sad we are for the loss of your dear little Tucker. We have four grandchildren all around Tuckers age. We cannot imagine your pain. God Bless you all.

December 8, 2012

We are so very sorry. My husband works with Ken. We are praying for you all with many tears.

December 8, 2012

Jesus blessed the little children. We are ao sorry of your loss. -
Hope and Jim Inch

December 8, 2012

Jackie Bish

Josanna Taylor

December 8, 2012

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.

December 8, 2012

I heard about Tucker through a friend's facebook status. I read the article, and realized that I was at Nationwide Children's the very same time as him. I cried, and prayed for your family. I know God will give you strength and comfort through these difficult times.

December 8, 2012

Dear Ken & Doris, as a grandparent my heart is breaking for all of you. So sorry for your loss. Barb Gast

Cindy Henschel

December 8, 2012

I am so sorry for the loss of little Tucker. You all are in my prayers

December 8, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Roger and Karen Shaulis

Rickey Harris

December 8, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss. Tucker was in my daughter Mileena class and she always talked about playing with him. Praying for your family

Jan and Darrell Oldham

December 8, 2012

I saw this posted as a prayer request....and I couldn't stop reading about this amazing little boy. You all don't know me....but please take comfort know so many people are praying for you at this time. Our son passed away ten years ago....and I know that I will see him again some day. There is a poem...I'm spending Christmas with Jesus....Tucker is with our Lord and Savior this Christmas. God Bless you all.

Diane Holdeman

December 8, 2012

We are so saddened to hear about the terrible passing of Tucker. We are all praying for you during this time.

Chris, Diane, Jordan and Devin Holdeman
Jim's uncle, aunt and cousins in Florida.

Anne Albrecht

December 8, 2012

Lisa, Josh, and Ella, sending you love and prayers. So heartbroken for all of you.

Chris and Lara Gifford

December 8, 2012

We are so deeply sorry for your loss! Praying for you all as you walk this journey,and hoping you will feel comforted in God's presence beside you!

Joe and Sue Wortman

December 8, 2012

Dear Karen, Paul,Lisa, Josh and ella, Our hearts are truly broken to hear of the loss of Tucker. We too felt as though we knew him from the face book pictures. Our deepest of sympathy goes out to you. You are in our thoughts,prayers and hearts. Love, Joe and Sue Wortman

Hilary Agne

December 8, 2012

Lisa, it has been a long time since we've seen each other....your sweet sons story, and your incredible faith and courage are truly one for the books my sweet friend. My prayers are with you,josh and ella. Sending many many hugs your way, now Tucker gets to help Jesus prepare heaven for his family....how exciting for him!!!

Denise, Jeremy, Addison and Megan Yohe

December 8, 2012

There aren't enough words to express how deeply sorry we are for the loss of such a wonderful little boy. You have shown amazing grace and we thank god for leading your way through this difficult time. May he continue to guide you.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Please let us know if you need anything.

December 8, 2012

I followed both Tucker and Ella on Lisa's facebook and feel like I watched them grow. My heart aches for all of you. God will see all of you through this.

December 8, 2012

We share your pain, we have been there too. God will help. Ron & pat

The Ferko's

December 8, 2012

Tucker we just loved you so much! Your smile will always be in my heart and mind when I think of you! There are just no more words to describe the tragic loss we all feel since you went home to be with Jesus only 3 days ago. Rest well precious angel.

Believer

December 8, 2012

Yes. He knows the glorious answers now. God bless the family of this precious little boy.

Shelley

December 8, 2012

May God surround you all with his peace and grace.

Sandra

December 8, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Sending light and love to the family.

December 8, 2012

I did not know your son, but his story has touched the deepest parts of my heart. You are in my prayers and I wish you peace in the knowledge he is with the Lord.

Steve and Donna Doutrich

December 8, 2012

We cannot begin to imagine your loss. Praying for God's peace and comfort to envelope you through these early days and in the days to come.

lisa kane

December 8, 2012

Sorry about your loss. THoughts and prayer with you and your families through this diffcult time.

Leona Hamilton

December 8, 2012

We don't know you, but from the moment we heard of this tragedy I have been praying for your comfort and peace. Only God can give peace in a time like this. I'm so thankful that you all have Him to lean on.

Justin, Jamie & Camden Lindberg

December 8, 2012

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your little boy but hope that you have the peace knowing he is now in the arms of Jesus. We pray that you feel the love of God surrounding you during your time of sorrow and that he will give you peace.

December 8, 2012

My heart is just broken for your families for the loss of Tucker. Know that prayers are flowing from so many people who love and care for you.
Philip, Dawn, Nicholas and Marissa King

Carol Pence

December 8, 2012

I am so very sorry for your loss. There is so much we do not understand. But we do know God is faithful. I pray that His arms surround the entire family now and throughout this season.He will be beside you every step of the way.

Karen Denas

December 8, 2012

Lifting your family up in prayers. My heartfelt condolences to you all.

Lynn Lewis

December 8, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss . Tucker is in the arms of Jesus and I pray that brings you some comfort

Steve Cole

December 8, 2012

My heart aches for this grieving family! The more I read about this boy, the more I can't wait to meet him some day! Lord, please grant comfort in this time of great sorrow.

Jody Findley

December 8, 2012

He was such a sweetheart and a blessing. We love you and are praying for you.

Tony White

December 8, 2012

So very sorry to hear about your family's loss.

Terri(Theresa) Boyd

December 8, 2012

FROM A DISTANCE, I HAVE WATCHED THIS PRECIOUS LITTLE ANGEL GROW UP AS HE WOULD FREQUENTLY VISIT HIS DADDY AT THE HOME DEPOT WHERE I WORK AS WELL. EVEN AS A TODDLER TUCKER WOULD RUN BACK TO THE APPLIANCE AREA IN HIS FLIP FLOPS WHERE HE KNEW RIGHT WHERE TO FIND HIS DADDY. I SAW HIM MAKE EYE CONTACT WITH HIS DADDY AS IF TO SAY I'M HERE. MY HEART HAS NOT STOPPED HURTING FOR THE NORTHEIMER FAMILY. JESUS BE WITH YOU AND HOLD YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS.

Beth DeVine

December 8, 2012

Praying for peace and comfort for the family of little Tucker. Everyone's heart is hurting for this family.

Juli Robinson

December 8, 2012

What a beautiful way to say that he is with Jesus now meeting people from the Bible that he loved learning about. Praise the Lord that he has no pain, no tears. We love you Lisa, Josh and little Ella. We are praying and will be thinking of you on Monday, praying for the service. Love ya cousin!

Emily Stackhouse

December 7, 2012

Tucker was in my Kindergarten Sunday School Class and I was sad to hear that he had passed away! He was a really nice boy!I know he is with Jesus!!!

Lydia

December 7, 2012

Lots of love to the Northeimer Family. My family and I are completely crushed for the lose of this beautiful little boy.

Lydia

December 7, 2012

From the moment I heard what happend my soul sank. I am so sorry more than I could ever express. R.I.P. beautiful little angle from heaven! Prayers to the whole family, especially little Ella.

Tony Cortese

December 7, 2012

I've been praying every few hours since I found out. Hoping for comfort and peace.

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