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TIM McKERNAN Obituary
McKERNAN, "BARRELMAN" TIM "Barrelman" Tim McKernan, 69, passed away on 12/5/09 of lung disease. Tim lived large and enjoyed a life of full of Passion. He was loved by many for his big heart and endless enthusiasm. Tim bravely faced his illness with his loving wife Becky, his family and his close friends by his side. He is survived by Becky; mother Elisa McKernan; brothers Scott and Dean; sister Denice; children Todd, Taryn, Troy, Tifani, Melissa, Amber, Darrell, David and John; eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was predeceased by his father Edward McKernan in July 2009. Please note change in venue from the stairs of the City and County Building to the Civic Center Greek Theater, Denver. A public service to celebrate his life will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 19th at the Civic Center Greek Theater, Denver. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Barrels of Love Memorial Fund, FirstBank, 550 South Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80226. Please visit www.newcomerdenver.com for full obituary. The family request that all guest to wear their favorite sports memorabilia, preferably the Denver Broncos.
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Memories and Condolences
for TIM McKERNAN
Mike Torrez
December 24, 2009
RIP! God bless you and your family ... I will always remember him for the true fan that he was!
BRENDAN DULANEY
December 18, 2009
REST IN PEACE TIM YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART, AND IN THAT OF TRUE ORANGE CRUSH FANS. YOU HELPED MAKE THOSE MIRACLES HAPPEN.
Gessner's
December 18, 2009
Like the saying goes "God must be a Bronco fan to create orange & blue sunsets" So go be with the next biggest Bronco fan Dear Barrelman. You will truly be missed.
Donna Always a Bronco Fan
December 18, 2009
Thank you for being the best Bronco fan ever! You will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Your memory and passion will live on in them and all you influenced.
RaRa Shaw
December 17, 2009
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Chelle
December 17, 2009
R.I.P. Barrelman.
richard kline
December 16, 2009
I will never forget the first and last time I was able to see the barrel man for myself. both games were cold, both games were won by the broncos and his legacy will never be lost, he lives in the center of the action, never forgotten always remembered. from the youngest of the KLINE family. Englewood, Colo.
Larry Indvik
December 16, 2009
To the family my prayers go out to you. I pray that you will find the strength to get thru this time of pain. I thank you for sharing your husband, father and grandfather with us for so many years on Sundays. Denver sports and sports around the country will have a void never to be filled. Thank you barrelman
Ralph aka Limodriver Williams
December 16, 2009
It was not the barrel or the fame of being the barrelman that i love it was his heart and the love that he sare with so many, learn from this great man and live your life as he did i know god is lovein him for it now, my god bless the Mckernan family.
December 14, 2009
I knew you when you were a boy. You grew up to be a beautiful young man and as you got older, you were even more gentle, caring, honest and funny. You couldn't have done better than that. Everyone who knew you will miss you. With loving thoughts for Tim's family.
Your Cousin Mickey from Tacoma, WA
Terri Lo Sasso
December 14, 2009
You were the inspiration for all the Bronco Fans! I know your presence will be sadly missed by all!
Rest in peace and my Deepest Sympathies to your family.
Kathy M
December 14, 2009
My sympathy to the family. Tim will really be missed. He sure brought lots of joy and spirit to the Bronco games. I enjoyed watching him even when I was in California and not a Broncos fan! Sincerely, Kathy
Antionette Lovato
December 14, 2009
Rest in peace Barrel-Man We will miss you!Thanks for all the fun memories.The broncos will really miss your presence.
Norm Schuller
December 13, 2009
Tim will be remembered fondly after working at UAL with him for many years.
He was certainly one of the good guys!
We will remember Tim and your family in our prayers and thoughts!
In deepest sympathy,
Norm Schuller
Gailyn Flasco
December 13, 2009
I was sorry to hear about Tim's passing. I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person but it was always a delight to see him on television at the Bronco games. I know he is up there watching over your family and his beloved Broncos. May you find peace in the prayers and thoughts of so many who admired him. Thank you for sharing him with Broncos nation.
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