Melinda Sue Tackett - Arroyo Grande High, CA

1/15/2011

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Melinda's services will be held at
New Life Community Church of the Nazarene
990 James Way
Pismo Beach
Jan 22nd
11:00am
Please pass along this info to anyone who would like to attend

The Tackett family thanks you for all of your kind words and support during this horrific tragedy and we appreciate your continued prayers.

Woman killed in Colorado graduated from Arroyo Grande High School

Community members are mourning the loss of a former Central Coast resident police say was murdered over the weekend.

Investigators say 38-year-old Nathan Yager killed his wife Melinda Tackett-Yager Friday afternoon in Paonia, Colorado. Melinda graduated from Arroyo Grande High School in 1995 and moved to Colorado in 2008. The couple had been going through a divorce. Investigators say Melinda had tried to get a restraining order against her husband.

An arrest affidavit says the two were in court Friday morning. Yager turned himself into authorities on Saturday. He faces a charge of first degree murder as an act of domestic violence. Local domestic violence experts say trying to get out of a violent relationship can be dangerous.

"We do a lot of safety planning with women and men who are trying to leave situations, when they're trying to get those restraining orders. When it comes to light was has been happening in this relationship, it just makes it really volatile," said Beth Raub with the San Luis Obispo Women's Shelter.

Melinda has a one year old daughter named Kaylee. She is currently in the custody of family members. The family issued this statement:

"Our family extends thanks to our friends and loved ones for their prayers and support as we deal with this horrible tragedy. Our main focus now is assuring that Melinda's one-year-old daughter Kaylee is with family and will have a bright future."

The Tackett family has set up an account in Arroyo Grande to help Melinda's daughter, Kaylee. For more information on how you can help, click here.

The news hits close to home for us as well, Melinda's brother Matt Tackett is salesperson here at KSBY. Our thoughts go out to him and his family.

6 Comments

Mike Tinlin

1/22/2011 08:48:15 am

Melinda was a very nice person, always had a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed by family and friends!!! R.I.P Melinda......

Amanda 'Mandy Masters

1/23/2011 11:18:55 am

Melinda always had a smile on her face that could brighten any room. Never had a negative word to say about anyone. It is a shame that her life was robbed from her, her family and most importantly her baby girl. Prayers are with the entire Tackett family.

Jessi Cravath

3/16/2011 01:33:48 pm

I love you Melinda. You would be so happy to see all the people that have come together to make this fundraiser a success for your daughter. It's all because of the person you were to all of us. So many people love you. You've made an impact on every single life you have touched. People who didn't even know you want to help because they know how amazing you are.

I know you are watching us all and know how proud of all of us you are. I know you are with Kaylee, Matt and Lauren as they raise your daugther as their own. I can't wait to be able to spend more time with her and love you through her. I wish I had another chance to tell you what you meant to me. I really hope you knew. At least I know, you know now.

I love you Melinda...
Jessi

Melissa Fisher

3/19/2011 03:40:05 pm

Melinda was not only my little sister but my friend. My heart aches everyday, I want just one more day to see that smile or hear her laugh.
Your with the Lord now and someday I'll see you again
I love you always
Your big sister
Melissa

Kerri Walker

11/25/2011 08:46:45 am

I still miss you so much my friend. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you.
Love you!!
Kerri

Melinda Mom

5/25/2012 09:17:23 am

My dear daughter.... there are no words to say what i want to say.... it still feel like yesterday was the day you were taken from us...i miss you so much.... i keep thinking we were there for for Thanksgiving we should a stay there until the trial was done... but we had to get back home for doctors appts... you are alway on my mind.... as you know Kaylee is doing great with your brother and his wife.... you would be so proud of them...love you and i know i will see you again

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Melinda Sue Tackett - Arroyo Grande High, CA

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