Kevin Michael Meade
Mar 21, 1960 - Apr 6, 2011
Resident of Hollister
Kevin suddenly passed away on April 6, 2011.
He was a loving father, brother, son, and friend.
We will miss his gentleness, kindness and hearty laugh. He was an avid Oklahoma Sooners and SF 49ers fan. His legacy is the sacrifices he made to make sure that Jessica had everything she needed. Kevin is survived by his daughter, Jessica, his brother, Art (Susan), sisters Mary (Michael), Beth, and Sue Ellen. His nieces Janell (Rand), Jennifer; nephews Benjamin, Stephen, and Matthew. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Friday, April 15 at Los Gatos Memorial Park at 1:00 pm.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Apr. 13, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Meade

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22 Entries

Humby Cadm

February 3, 2012

Thanks for the memories.

Humby Cadm

February 2, 2012

I want to say that Kevin was the most wonderful family man ever. He will always be loved and missed. He was also the best father on the earth(and still is)to his Jessie Girl. He will always be with us in our hearts.

Helen Evangelho

April 16, 2011

The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant pastures he gives me repose; Beside restful waters he leads me; he refreshes my soul.
He guides me in right paths for his name's sake. Even though I walk in the dark valley, I fear no evil; for you are at my side. With your rod and your staff that give me courage.
You spread the table before me in the sight of my foes; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for years to come.

This Psalm always comforts me to know He is always watching over us in this life and the next. God bless you Kevin.

John Myers

April 15, 2011

Kevin's good humor made the workaday brighter for myself and many others. It was a pleasure to have known and worked with him. Thank you for the wonderful memorial service. My sincere condolences to the family.

Tracy Bondi

April 15, 2011

Kevin: kind hearted, fun loving, great father, self sacrificing provider to his family. I have fond memories of his laugh, his smile and his friendship. Mary, Beth, Sue Ellen, and Art have lost a wonderful brother way too soon. All my love- Tracy

Chris and Mary Ellen Stewart

April 15, 2011

Like a lot of us I had worked with Kevin for over 20 years at Beckman.
We had started as kids, learning from the old timers about the Spinco way.
He followed in their footsteps, doing things the right way, questioning things he thought should be different, and giving his opinion because he cared. Over time we proved we had learned well as we became the old timers. I enjoyed working with Kevin because he understood what we were doing and had gained the experience to know when we were headed the right way. When we weren’t, he would speak up. He also enjoyed having fun. Those are 2 qualities that I enjoyed about Kevin and working with him. I also appreciated the joy and dedication he had for his daughter Jessica. The pictures of her on his wall, the many events that he attended, showed he was a good and proud father. It was not always easy for Kevin, but even during hard times he kept a level head and a positive attitude that he would get through it and better times were ahead of him.
Unfortunately Kevin’s time has been cut short. I will remember the good times we had and how lucky I was to have known and worked with Kevin. I wish Jessica and her family peace and understanding at this difficult time, and want her to know that Kevin had many friends that are willing to help them should they so need.

Jerry & Shirley Gebhart

April 15, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. God Bless everyone. you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Uncle Kevin with my son Brendan, his nephew

Janell Nichols

April 15, 2011

My Uncle Kevin has left us way to soon. I have heard it said to "lead by example," he has always set an amazing example. An example of how to be kind, hardworking, responsible, and compassionate. All of us who took the time to notice these wonderful traits in this terrific person were lucky to have have him in their lives. As our family grieves at this time, I know that Uncle Kevin would want us to lean on each other, care for one another, and most importantly love one another. We have our memories and each other. May God bless each of us during this difficult time.

John & Filomena Toste

April 14, 2011

We met Kevin a few years ago at the Hewey
Lewis concert at the Turlock fair. He was
such a nice person, we had a good time
singing and laughing that night. Our
sympathy for the Meade family. May God
have him in his Glory.
John and Filomena Toste, Turlock, CA

Vada Burrow

April 14, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with Kevin's family.

John Thomason

April 14, 2011

When I was about 10 yrs old Kevin spent the summer with us Limon Co., I still think of that summer and can't help but laugh remembering how he would make us all laugh and smile, especially when Mother (Aunt Margaret) was scolding us! OH LORD did we get in trouble! Kevin gave us many laughs and many smiles. God Bless the Meade family and especially my cousins from cali. love you guys! john

Stephen Scholberg

April 14, 2011

Kevin was one of the best friends anyone could ever have had. I will always remember the time we spent at the lake Jet Skiing after work we played hard together. The love he had for Jessica is a testement to the love he shone for everyone that he touched in his life. The photo is of him and his best friend T having some fun from a trip we took to Lake Berryessa back in the 80's.

Phil Ackerly

April 14, 2011

I worked with Kevin at Beckman Instruments back in early 80's. He always had a huge smile and a hearty laugh that made the mornings brighter. My deepest sympathies to his family.

Dave Schiessler

April 14, 2011

My sincerest condolences to Kevin's family... He was genuinely a good, kind soul...

Diane Teafatiller

April 14, 2011

Kevin was family to me. I met him 25 years ago when I started dating his best friend; KEVIN TEAFATILLER OR "T" AS EVERYONE CALLED HIM. I NOT ONLY GAINED A BOYFRIEND I GAINED A WONDERFUL FRIEND AS WELL. CONCERTS, FAMILY DINNERS,FORTH OF JULY PARADES,FIREWORKS. FUN TIMES LIKE THE SAT AFTERNOON WE TOOK OUR CHILDREN MATTHEW AND JESSICA TO THE PARK.CYNDI SAID JESSICA KISS MATTHEW AND AS SHE DID THEY BOTH FELL INTO THE WATER. EACH PARENT WAS PULLING THEIR CHILD OUT OF THE WATER AND LAUGHTER WAS FLOWING FROM OUR MOUTHS. THANK GOODNESS IT WAS SHALLOW WATER. SO MANY FUN TIMES CONCERTS, DINNERS. EVEN THE DRIVE IN MOVIES WE PARKED NEXT TO EACH OTHER. MY HUSBAND WAS BEST MAN AT KEVIN'S WEDDING. WE WERE AT EACH OTHER'S CHILDREN'S BITRTH. I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS WONDERFUL SMILE,HARDY LAUGH AND BIG BEAR HUGS. TEARS STILL FLOW AS I WRITE THIS. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS.YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED KEVIN.

April 13, 2011

Every day was brighter with Kevin in it. He was always cheerful, helpful, and a pleasure to be around. His love for his daughter shone from him always.
Carma Allen

Kai Jensen

April 13, 2011

Great memories my friend.

Laura Smith

April 13, 2011

I've known Kevin since we were 6 years old, and he was my extended family through my Aunt Mary. I hope he is at peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Meade family during this unexpected death.

Patti Tomason-Fochi

April 12, 2011

A beautiful young man, a wonderful father, a loving son, brother and cousin.
Precious baseball memories in Limon. Hearts are beating slowly with tears...

Arvind Chandrasekaran

April 12, 2011

Fond memories of a wonderful person. You will be missed Kevin.

Bob Coffey

April 12, 2011

Kevin was always a kind and gentle man.

Darling Fischer Chapel of the Hills

April 12, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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