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BORN
1970
DIED
2009
Todd Kauffman Obituary
Todd was a vibrant charismatic man who was well liked. He stood behind what he believed in and was righteous and hard working. He loved his family and friends. Todd enjoyed the outdoors and had a lifelong love for animals.
Todd is survived by his mother and her husband Denny Fickett and Kent Fishburn; his stepfather Larry Miller; brother, Tim Miller; and sister, Laina Miller. He also leaves behind his companion Carla Barton and their pets that he considered his children, Murray, Patches, Sherbert, Nar-Nar, Obedia and Gladys.
Todd's memory will live on in our hearts. He will be forever missed.
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Memories and Condolences
for Todd Kauffman
September 26, 2011
I continue to hold on to the fact that you are in a good place and that your Mom and Carla are at "peace"...I know you wouldn't want the people that love you the most to be sad, I know your there with them to be an angel!! Sleep tight Kermit, your smile will last forever!
September 6, 2011
Todd,
It has been 2 years today and not a day goes by that I do not have you in my thoughts. I miss you so very much and I continue to love you with all my heart! I am so happy our last words when I spoke to you on the phone that night were I LOVE YOU! I will continue to love you for the rest of my life. A part of you is with me everyday and everywhere I go.
Forever In My Heart
Carla
Kimberley Filer-Simonsen
November 24, 2010
It had been so long since I saw you, talked to you once on the phone years ago when you called to check in. There were so many times I thought of you and hope all was well. Now you and Chris can keep watch on everyone together and get in all kinds of mischief like you did when you were little. Grandma and Grandpa need to keep you in line. You are in my heart.
CB
November 19, 2010
Todd - as I sit here and try to find the words to say, I come to a loss...You had so much to give this life, it is such a tragedy that you are gone. We shared a lot of good and bad times together...I do know that you are in a wonderful place full of peace...See you Kermit! xo CB
November 19, 2010
Todd,
We shared some really good times in our lives and I will always remember them...I know you are in a beautiful peaceful place...xo CB
Todd @ Aunt Debbie
Debra Banks
October 31, 2010
Laina Miller
October 29, 2010
Big Brother-
I think of you every day. Usually when I'm driving to or from work... and of course each night before I start to dream.
Today I thought of all the news I'd share with you: I just got back from a two-week stay in New York! I imagined what you would think about your little sister in that big city... well, it was intimidating at times, but I know you were there keeping tabs on me and now I'm home and safe.
I know if you were here you'd ask how my relationship is going... you asked that whenever we were together. I'm sure it was because of how I reached out to you that last time you were out... like a little sister should with her big brother. Well, you'd be happy to know that relationship is over. I wish you were here to tell me your relationship stories. I always loved learning about what you did growing up... where you lived, who you hung out with, who you dated, how people treated you.
I wish I knew if you were happy. I hope you are... I imagine you are. I imagine you're more at peace than you would be if you were here.
I love you, Todd. I can vividly feel our last hug. We were on the dock you just built... you were so proud... and you should've been! We talked about holiday plans.
... you didn't make it to the holiday season.
I miss you, Todd. I miss the relationship we could've had. I miss the relationship I felt like we had started to build.
As I ask you every night, please talk to me. I won't be scared. You're my big brother and I just want to KNOW that you are there.
I love you, big brother.
Buggy
Deborah Reed
September 12, 2010
Dearest Carla; I did not have the opportunity to know your loved one in person but the memories you share about him in our conversations he is truely brought to light in how you keep his memory alive. Over the last several months just talking and sharing about Todd your eyes just light up and his love and yours is expressed in each memory you have shared with me. Especially when talking about the pets and how he loved them so. God Bless and Respects your friend: Deborah
Murray-"My Dad and Me"
September 6, 2010
Murray-"What a cute puppy"
September 6, 2010
Murray- "At the home of his puppies"
September 6, 2010
Murray-"A picture of a RUBYS STUDD!
September 6, 2010
Murray-"Your Big Boy"
September 6, 2010
Patches- "Good-Looking Young Pup, Huh Dad"
September 6, 2010
Patches- "Check out my cute puppy face Dad"
September 6, 2010
Obedia and Nar Nar " Just Hanging Out""!
September 6, 2010
Obedia - Your Boy the Indian Ringneck
September 6, 2010
Todd-"Daddy"
Obedia- Your little son, at least we know for sure that he is a boy, Sherbert still is a toss up, but I tend to agree with you that Sherbert too is a boy! Obey continues to be the little talker, he now will call for Murray, and he continues to look after Nar Nar,after all she is his little women! I forgot to tell you that Nar Nar a few weeks back laid 3 eggs, but she did not sit on them. Obey misses his freedom to roam the house, and fly over to you to give you kisses and say "I Love You". I can remember the day that Obey was once a "Mommy's Boy", but not long after you came to live with us he did a 360 and became a "Daddys Boy". I am sure you can recall his little acts of kindness, after giving you a bunch of kisses he would come to me and act as if he was going to give me a kiss, and then would bite my lip and then say "I Love You" He was loyal to you. He still won't let anyone near Nar Nar so you don't need to worry about her. (He is being quite the little man). Out of all the birds Obedia I think is the strongest dealing with your death! I think it may be a man thing! I know he misses you a lot though, he just handles it better than the rest of us!
"I send my kisses to you up in the clouds!"
Love Your Boy
Obedia
Nar Nar with Daddy's BOB (Body OP Bag)
September 6, 2010
Nar Nar has the Munchies for popcorn!
September 6, 2010
Nar Nar thinking about having a beer!
September 6, 2010
Nar Nar a day on the beach!
September 6, 2010
Todd & Sherbert - Day at the park
September 6, 2010
Todd & Sherbert - Playing with blocks & Marbles
September 6, 2010
Todd & Sherbert - Afternoon in the Park
September 6, 2010
Todd-"Daddy"
Sherbert-"The one who stood out above the rest" Todd I am sure you can imagine the complete loss Sherbert has felt this past year. The two of you had a wonderful bond between you. He is the one most like a child, and believe me he now is showing his unhappiness in regards to you leaving us. At first he lost a few feathers, but what has taken over is his screams. A very high pitch scream that continues through out the day! It is as if he is crying for you! He misses his playtime with you! Going to the river, the park, rock creek, among all the other outings you included him in. He now say's "Hi Sherbert" Sometimes the look on his face reminds me of an unhappy child wanting to cause nothing but mischief, all for attention! I am getting better at spending more time with him now, it was so much easier when there were two of us working together like a family. I can remember going to the park and you would let him down to walk on his own saying "come on son, follow Daddy" You even loved to take him to the bar, that was until he no longer was allowed in! Not old enough I guess! Ha Ha
I know he will always remember you and miss you so very much.
"YOU WERE THE BEST DAD A BIRD COULD ASK FOR"
LOVE YOUR SON "SHERBERT"
Glady's - Our Bearded Dragon
September 6, 2010
Todd-"Daddy"
Glady's truely proved to be your girl. I can remember you saying that she would always look at you through the aquarium, and watch you! Well it is my hope that she is now with you! Until you left us I never spent much time really thinking about death and what happens when you die. It is the "unknown" that bothers me so much. It is my hope that we can be reunited somehow with those that we love and shared our lives with. Shortly after you were gone she lost her desire to eat, she no longer gobbled up the crickets us fast as you put them in the tank. I can remember all the special attention you gave her, you even brought her to bed with us, as you did all the animals.
Glady's truely missed you, and loved you very much!
September 6, 2010
Todd - "Our Daddy"
We all have missed you very much since you have been gone. Life is not the same without you! We couldn't of asked for a better "Daddy", you called us your sons and daughters because to you we were the chidren you never had. You always took time out for us and showed us lots of love. We miss you very much. Mom will write a little bit from each of us, and tell you how the past year has been without you.
We will never forget you "Daddy"
All Our Love,
Sherbert, Obedia, Nar Nar, Patches, Murray, and Glady's
Our Play Ground
Kent Fishburn
September 5, 2010
Todd. Deni and I are going to plant your Red wood tree in Big Sur, the one you got from Doc taylors funeral. We'll leave a few ashes ther and take a few out to sea. I know you loved both places, the mountains and the sea. they wher your play ground!! We miss your laughter my friend, I'll see ya on the other side. Kent
Debra Banks
September 5, 2010
Todd,
Not a day goes by that I do not think of you. So many memories from the time you were little until a grown man. You know you always had a special place in my heart. I always thought of you more as my nephew than second cousin. I love you with all of my heart until we meet again.
Love you,
Auntie Debbie
September 4, 2010
Todd,
Hello my Brother,
Well for some,they say your gone, and some will be sad or shed tears. As for myself your right here at all times. As I sit here writing this I am talking to you. So very few these days think like we do "Brotherhood" Its truly truly sad when I have thoughts of the word "Brotherhood" you come first and foremost in those thoughts, and a lump forms in my throat, then I hear you and I smile.
Todd, I know you did not really believe in God, but I thank him, my Mother and Father,and your Mother and Father and our destinies that crossed our paths because I truely am a better man for it.
I know you know already but I do my best to look out for Carla, I can do no less. For I know you would be there for mine! Life is getting better for me, maybe because I am learning to appritiate the little things, and the most important things "Family", and just cherishing my loved ones more these days. Yourself played a big part in that! Well I could ramble on and on so I better close. Know this, though you may be gone, but by no means are you, nor will you ever be forgotten by this man.
I love you with all my heart -n-soul, your brother like no other until my very last breath.
Brad "Dirty" McCurdy
P.S.
I guess when I see you again you'll have to teach me to ski, only we will do it on top of the clouds.
RL
August 2, 2010
I miss you everyday. You were such a good man. The time we spent together I will cherish forever. I love you friend.
Tiffany White-Petix
November 19, 2009
Denny and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have many great memories of Todd and the laughter he shared with so many of us. May he rest in peace and may you all heal from the loss of a great son, brother, and friend. He was a great friend. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Todd, I hope to see you on the other side, my friend.
Better times
kent Fishburn
October 9, 2009
Todd, we miss you sooo much. The times we had on our boat with family and friends. The day you were an official minister and married your mother an I on the Bay. I was so proud! Your humor was beyond measure in spite of the wrongs that life brought you. You were like a son. Kent Fishburn
sean flood
October 9, 2009
Todd,
Old friend, you will be missed.
Denny,
Keep a big heart!
September 29, 2009
DENNY YOU MAY NOT REMEMBER ME
MY NAME WAS SHERRI GENGA, MY DAUGHTER WAS THE SAME AGE AS TOD-HER NAME IS VICKI.
PLEASE KNOW MANY PRAYERS ARE COMING YOUR WAY NOW. BLESSING TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
SHERRI
Sandra Cannon
September 23, 2009
Our deepest condolences to the family, we hope you find some peace someday. Carla, we love you, if you need us we are here.
Sincerely,
Scott & Sandra Cannon
September 23, 2009
Too all who have suported my most precious #1 son. All of you have been so kind and loving through such a sudden loss to my heart. I'm hoping he is looking down at all who dearly cared for him and asks us to keep our smiles about us and never forget what a truly good person he really was. I love all of you . The saddness is deep but I'm hoping with time we will all heal our hearts love to you all of you. Denny ,Todds mom I LOVE YOU MY SON!
Debbie Lovett
September 22, 2009
Denny, I can only imagine the heartache of losing a child. I'm thinking of you and saying a prayer.
September 20, 2009
Todd,
Even though we didn't know you well we were very fond of the times we enjoyed with you, Carla, and Sherbert down at butte creek.
Eileen and Rachel
Debra Banks (Fickett)
September 20, 2009
Todd,
You know I loved you so much. I was always there for you. You were so special to me even though you were my second cousin we had a bond so close and you always called me Aunt Deb. I will miss you so much but honey you are at peace now and with your dad and grandma and grandpa. I will miss you forever and you will always be in my heart. I love you.
Aunt Deb
Christy Powers
September 19, 2009
Freeze Junkie!
Todd, you will forever have a place in my heart. Words can't express the love and respect that I have for you. I will miss your animated stories and the laughter you brought to me forever and always! I will cherish my memories of you. I love you and miss you so much. Carla, you know I'm there for you babe. You will get through this.
September 19, 2009
I will never stop missing you, big brother. I wish we would've had more time together.
Buggy
Bill Blackwelder
September 19, 2009
Denny, I am so, so sorry for your loss! I met Todd once as an adult about a year and a half ago, what a swell kid. He reminded me so much of Doug!
September 17, 2009
My deepest sympathies go out to all of Todds loved ones.
I haven't seen him in years but he was such a good guy. I remember his infectious smile and laugh. And the way he stuck up for the little guy.
May God comfort you and help you find peace and some sense of acceptance.
~Ruth~
sue
September 17, 2009
I am so sorry Denny I know how much you loved him. This is the most hurtful pain you shall have to endure. My heart goes out to you. Carla my heart goes out to you I am so glad Todd had you in his life and heart
September 17, 2009
You are loved by so many and never forgotten. Sara
Tracie
September 16, 2009
Miss you my friend. May you rest in peace.
eric
September 16, 2009
todd, i am so sorry. why it takes the best of us i will never understand, it's not fair.
September 16, 2009
todd, you'll be remembered.
christian
lynda
September 16, 2009
Todd you are truly missed, but your for ever free. Carla your in my prayers.
sue spann
September 16, 2009
Todd y ou were the apple of your dad's eyes and the beat of your Grama Blanche's heart Youare now free to fly with the eagles Fly on (carla I have a gift for you)
Sherri Broome
September 15, 2009
You went to soon my little buddy and you took a piece of my heart with you.
Your infectious giggle will remain a song in my heart forever. I love you Todd.
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