Help Katie and Her Children After Losing Tucker

 

 

 

Hi, my name is Zack Goggins, and I am fundraising for my dear cousin Katie Noonkester.

 

The Noonkester family's world has been turned upside down - Katie's husband, Tucker (35 years old), collapsed at work and tragically passed away. Tucker had to leave behind his stay-at-home wife Katie, and their four children Everett - 9, Audrey - 8, Harper - 5, and Ruby - 2. Unfortunately, life insurance was unavailable, so Katie was left to support four children with no debt relief. Katie is courageous and inspiring, and she has been strong for the kids; however, financial backup is essential now more than ever.

 

Katie and Tucker were high school sweethearts. They knew from the young age of 17 that they wanted to be together forever. They shared the same dreams; they wanted to have kids, own land, and someday raise their own cattle. They both made an effort to never live outside of their means and appreciate everything they worked hard to own. Besides their honeymoon, they took one trip to Deadwood for a weekend getaway without the kids; they took any other trip with the whole family. They all loved to appreciate the scenery of Montana and enjoy the mountains together.

 

"Tucker would spend hours building legos and riding dirtbikes with Everett. Both of them loved snowmobiling and anything with a motor. There was always a competition for the title of best fisherman. He adored Audrey (his 1st girl), sharing the same humor. She has his gentle eyes, but she is tough like him. They always shared a love for nature & animals. Harper had her dad wrapped around her finger. She snuggled in his recliner with him nightly and always cupped his face in her little chubby hands. He loved her spicy nature. And Miss Ruby pretty much slept next to her Daddy every night. He had a way of calming her. He called her his little monkey.

 

I know without a doubt I will never find a truer love than that of what Tucker and I shared. He worked so, so hard to give me and my kids the life we have. He stood firmly in his beliefs. Whether that was affirming his faith or just standing up for what was right. You never had to guess his stance on any matter. We told each other "I love you" at the end of every phone call. We said "I love you" each day he left for work. And I will never once regret that." - Katie

 

 

Our family and the rest of our extended family would be so grateful if you could contribute to this fund, take an immense amount of weight off Katie's shoulders, and help her charge on.