David M. Tatum Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of David M. Tatum (Merced, California), who passed away on December 6, 2024 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David M. Tatum to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Brenda Tatum; his parents, Dallas Tatum and Bessie Tatum; and his siblings, Dennis Tatum and Nancy Padilla.

He is survived by: his girlfriend Kathy Starbuck; his daughter Brooke Taylor; his son-in-law Ed Bais; his daughters, Courtney Tatum Sparrow and Bliss Propes; his son-in-law Andy; his son Robby Jeppesen; his daughter-in-law Holly; his sister Julie Vitato; his brother-in-law Richard; his nephews, Kevin Vitato (Nicole), Kory Vitato (Dani), Craig Tatum (Christy) and Justin Parle (Alexie); his niece Melinda Martin (Corey); and his grandchildren, Averi Kerr, Aiden Kerr, Bradie Taylor, Bailey Sparrow, Lili Boesch, Logan Boesch, Maxwell Propes, Riley Jeppesen, Ryder Jeppesen, Rhett Jeppesen, Claire, Sam Scheidt, Skylar, Carson Sanders, Weston Sanders and Margot Scheidt.

Visitation was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 at 9:45 AM at the Central Presbyterian Church (1920 Canal St, Merced, CA 95340). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to New Beginnings for Merced County Animals, Merced Hinds Hospice or the American Cancer Society, organizations that were close to his heart.