LINOS TARVER

1931 - 2015

LINOS TARVER obituary, 1931-2015, Oklahoma City, OK

BORN

1931

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Bill Merritt Funeral Service

6201 Northwest 39th Expressway

Bethany, Oklahoma

LINOS TARVER Obituary

"Salty"July 28, 1931 - Sept. 29, 2015 OKLAHOMA CITY On Tuesday, September 29, 2015, the angels came and took our precious husband, father, and grandfather out of his pain to be with our Heavenly Father. Linos W. "Salty" Tarver was born in Shay, Oklahoma July 28, 1931 to George and Ethel Tarver. He was married to Mary Ellen Finch in July of 1954. Linos moved to Oklahoma City at age 10. He served in the US Army from 1950-1953 and was a decorated Veteran. Linos retired from Safeway Warehouse and was a member of the Teamster Union. He was also a member of the NW Baptist Church with wife, Mary, for over 50 years. Linos enjoyed watching sports, gardening, and fishing. Together, Linos and Mary spent time everyday watching the "Young and Restless". Linos is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary; son, Rick Tarver and wife Sharon; daughter, Marilyn Gootee and husband Stan; two granddaughters, Mary Beth Holz and husband Ryan, Riki Lynn Moore and husband Brett; and 5 great grandchildren, James, Kayla, Lincoln, Zachary, and Henry Linos. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ethel; sister, Rinda Pettis; grandson, Jon Gootee; his beloved dog, Gracie; and step-father, Buster Craig. Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Friday Oct. 2, 2015 and funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Saturday Oct. 3, 2015 at Bill Merritt Funeral Service, Bethany. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to your local animal rescue.

Published by Oklahoman on Oct. 2, 2015.
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Salty was a good and honorable man, a joy to be around, always had a smile on his face. His laughter will always be remembered. During the 8 years we have know Salty and Mary, they have made us feel like family and we have grown to love them dearly. We will miss him tremendously, he will always be in our hearts.

Bob & Jeannie Holz

October 5, 2015

Praying for the family. He was a wonderful man. Sending our love and hugs....

The DuChene's

October 5, 2015

may god bless you and your family.

terri robinson

October 5, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 5, 2015

Uncle Salty was one of the sweetest men I ever met. He was always smiling and joking, even when you knew he didn't feel well. He and Aunt Mary used to come visit us when we lived in our old house and Evan was a baby; he always lit up when he got to play with or hold Evan. He was truly one of a kind and he will be sorely missed in this family!

Jennifer Diel

October 4, 2015

Sharlene Tull

October 2, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Salty will be greatly missed. He could always make me laugh! He was always so happy and smiling. I will miss him calling me skinny Minnie. Although I did outgrow it. I send my most sincere condolences to your Family in this time of grief. With all my love Sharlene and John Tull

Sharlene Tull

October 2, 2015

Sounds like a wonderful man who lived a full life. God's peace to all of you Nancy Amberger

Nancy Amberger

October 1, 2015

My prayers are with Mary and the family

iris waters

October 1, 2015

Uncle Salty was a great man and he will be truly missed by all that knew him. He was very rarely seen without a smile on his face, and in this day and age that was rare.

Love you Uncle Salty

Shannon Prince

October 1, 2015

I was inspired by the love and spirt of this dear man. He was one in a million and will be greatly missed. I was inspired by the love story of a lifetime written between him and wife Mary. Prayers to you all. Jenny

October 1, 2015

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