Memorials may be made to the V.F.W. Post 7064, American Legion Post 141 or Disabled American Veterans.
INTERMENT: Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Iowa
Walter Allen Tackett, 76 of Glenwood, IA, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 11, 2006 in Council Bluffs, IA. He was born Dec. 15, 1929 in Tabor, IA to William Harve & Cora Ethel (Bailor) Tackett.
Walter graduated from Tabor High School in 1947. He faithfully served his country in the Army during Korea and Vietnam as well as his dedicated 22 years of service. His memberships included Tabor V.F.W. Post 7064 and Glenwood American Legion Post 141. He was employed with the Glenwood Resource Center as a carpenter until his retirement. Walter was united in marriage to Helen Mae Walker on Feb. 7, 1960 in Tabor, IA. To this union two sons were born, Carl Allen and Matthew Brian. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother, Harold and Paul Tackett and sister, Fern Mackey. He is survived by his sons, Carl Allen Tackett of Glenwood, IA and Matthew Brian & wife Charlene Tackett, brothers and sisters; Orville & wife Vera Tackett of Glenwood, IA; Ralph & wife Carolyn Tackett of Glenwood, IA; Wilda Howser of Glenwood, IA; Dwight & wife Thelma Tackett of Tabor, IA; Ed & wife Lorna Tackett of Tekamah, NE; Harry & wife Sharon Tackett of Phoenix, AZ; Alice & husband Bob Inman of LaVista, NE; Wilbur & wife Lucille Tackett of Glenwood, IA; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Visitation:Wednesday, December 13, 2006
6:00 PM
212 South Locust
Glenwood, IA51534
Service:Thursday, December 14, 2006
3:00 PM
212 South Locust
Glenwood, IA51534
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