TAD TYLER RASMUSSEN

"THE MAN WHO TOUCHED MANY LIVES"

Tad Tyler Rasmussen passed away July 9, 2011 from a long and hard fight with brain cancer, surrounded by family in his home.

Tad was born November 7, 1967, parents Alvin J. Rasmussen and Sherrie Hills Rasmussen. He served a mission in Tempe, Arizona for the LDS church. He married Harvest Hatch February 5. 2004 and were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple December 6, 2008. She was the love of his life.

Little kids were drawn to Tad, he had a special way of making everyone comfortable. He was slow to anger and quick to forgive. The gospel was the most important principle in his life and he touched so many people by being such a Christ like example. Tad was very compassionate. He was told many times through blessings that he was surrounded by angels and it was true for he truely was an angel. He loved riding his motorcylce. He was a finance manager who loved his job and helping everyone out. He was an avid Utah Utes fan. He will be missed by all. We love you T.T.R.

Survived by his wife, Harvest Anne Rasmussen, sons Corbin Rasmussen and Kade Hernandez, mother Sherrie Rasmussen, brothers Todd, Troy and Cory, sisters Tiffaney, Tammy, Heidi (Brandon) Ashbaker, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his father Alvin J. Rasmussen, and brother Scott Rasmussen.

The family wishes to thank those who helped with his hospice care, especially Dr. Reichman and Dr. Phillip Roberts.

Funeral services will be held Saturday July 16, 2011 at 11:00 am at the LDS Church located at 6673 Clernates Drive (5330 W.) Where a viewing will be held Friday July 15, 2011 from 6-8 pm and on hour prior to services.

Online condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com.

Monday July 11,2011-- Happy Birthday Harvest

Today is Harvest 30th Birthday!! happy birthday! She has gone through more in 30 years then anyone I know, I admire her for her strength and her courage.She truely is the love of Tads life and I know he would want her to be happy on her birthday.
 Unfortunately she had to spend her birthday planning the funeral:( Today they were able to pick out the casket, get the plot right next to tads dad paid for and got everything ready to go. The funeral will be Saturday.. I will be posting his obituary tomorrow.
Happy 30th Birthday Harvest!! We all love you!!

Saturday July 9, 2011

Tad Tyler Rasmussen Returned home to his Heavenly Father today at 5:19 pm. He is now at peace and watching over all of us. He is the nicest, most loving, giving man anyone will ever meet!! May he rest in peace. Please keep the family in your prayers.

The time is near :(

The nurse just left the day and said Tad will most likely pass this weekend.. I will keep this updated so everyone will know what is happening. thanks for all of your love and support it has been felt by their entire family and by Harvest and kade.

Thursday JUly 7. 2011

The nurse came today and said it will be only a few more days until Tad passes.. Today  he was staring into space and Harvest asked who he was looking at and he said he couldnt tell yet. Things are being prepared for Tad to return to his Heavenly Father. Please keep them all in your prayers.

Wednesday July 7,2011.. Changing too fast

Things are happening so fast, everyday something new happens. They had a good 4th of july together it was so nice to be together as a family but heartbreaking to know it would be their last with Tad. He can no longer hold his head up on his own. He had a cathetar placed today since he is also not able to get up to use the bathroom. They also brought in a hospital bed but Tad refuses to use it so they are going to have it taken back tomorrow. He is only able to eat soft foods, i.e. yogurt, ice cream anything soft. He has moments where he remembers things and moments when he doesnt remember anything at all. It is hard to know what each moment will bring, but everyone is enjoying their last moments with Tad. They are putting these memories in the backs of their minds where they will cherish them and keep them forever.

Harvest and Tad(she is trying to hold his head up)

 Tad loved Addys dress, he kept pointing at it. He also would not let go of her hand he just wanted her to stay with him forever. She is also the only one who could get him to eat this day. So she fed him his yogurt and got to spend some really good quality time with him.

 Troy and Tad.. Having a brothers talk.. Each sibling was able to have some special one on one time with Tad on the 4th of July. I am sure each one will cherish this time they had with him.

 Tad and Kade, hanging out at the BBQ. Tad was able to stay outside for over 5 hours, it was nice for him to get out and enjoy the sunshine.

 Heidi, Brandon and tad just hanging out at the BBQ.

 Jax trying to feed Tad and get him to eat. . Such a sweet little boy

 Devin..Harvest.. Britt and Kennedy... Having some girl time :)

 Tad, Sherrie .. Heidi and Addy

What a memorable day they had together as a family. Everyday we can feel Tad getting closer and closer to his Heavenly Father and while it is breaking all of our hearts, the family has felt all the prayers and support. Things change daily but one thing that will never change is how much Tad loves everyone in his life.

Saturday July 2, 2011

Today Tad slept most of the day, he did get up long enough to go on a walk with his mom and Harvest. He is losing function in his right arm, his sight is now completely gone. His leg function is also completely gone. He is really out of it and not really responding, if he wakes up its only for a quick second and then he goes right back to sleep. Lastnight when I was talking to Harvest she kept saying how grateful she is forSherrie and she is so glad she is here with her.Kade started his state qualifier tournament and won, he is such a sweet kid last night he went with his Grandma Shelley and kept texting Harvest to check on his Dad.. this kid has been through so much in his short 10 years of life and he is an amazing boy.  Tads time is coming soon to return to his Heavenly Father please lets keep Harvest, Kade and all of Tads family in our prayers that they may find the comfort and peace that they need especially as his time is getting nearer.