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Lyle B. Tinker obituary, 2014-2014, Bloomfield, NM

BORN

2014

DIED

2014

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Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home

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Farmington, New Mexico

Lyle Tinker Obituary

Lyle B. Tinker, 82, of Bloomfield passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. Lyle was born May 13, 1932, in Cedar Hill, the son of Joseph and Veda Tinker.
Lyle graduated from Aztec High School in 1951. He married Cleah Evans on January 25, 1952. They were married for 62 years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He then went to work for El Paso Natural Gas Company as a switcher. This was the beginning of a 42 and a half years career with El Paso. He was then promoted to sub foreman, foreman, cost center manager and then area manager. He was very knowledgeable about the operations of the field and plants. He was very conscientious and expected others to be the same way. Dad had a great work ethic that was taught by example. Needless to say he loved his career. He was a very honest man. You never had to question where you stood with him, you just knew. He loved his career, but his family was what he loved more than anything. Family gatherings, eating and visiting were always a highlight. He loved visiting and telling stories. He loved his grandkids and was very proud of them. Dad, we're going to miss those graham crackers, peanut butter and honey. We love you.
Lyle was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, George, Joseph (Jr.) and Virgil Tinker and a sister Leona Chandler.
Lyle leaves behind his wife Cleah (Evans) Tinker; daughters Beverly (Joe) Farrell, Shawna Martinez, and Glenna (Bob) Armenta; sister Barbara (Ray) Sutherland; grandchildren Brian Farrell, Cory Farrell and Demetrio Martinez and great-granddaughter Madison Farrell and many dear friends.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home in Farmington.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 28, at the Bloomfield Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Stake Center, 804 W. Blanco Blvd., in Bloomfield, with Bishop Hank Starr conducting. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery, 6917 East Main St., in Farmington.
Lyle's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington, 505-325-8688. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com.

Published by Farmington Daily Times from May 28 to Jun. 6, 2014.
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Sincere condolences are extended to Cleah and family in the loss of your loved one, Lyle, on behalf of El Paso Natural Gas Retiree's Association.

July 22, 2014

Beverly I am so sorry for your family's loss. I just found out today. You all are in my prayers and will be there for as long as you need them. Sincerely hope you will be comforted by the kind and gentle man he was. Forever in my Prayers.

Brenda McDonald

June 11, 2014

So sorry to hear about Lyle's passing. Will always remember him in Blanco when we had the service station. Love to you and your family. Florence (Candelaria) Buczinski

Florence Buczinski ( Candelaria)

June 3, 2014

Cleah and Family,
So sorry to hear about Lyle. He was a favorite friend and class mate of mine and my brothers. He will be greatly missed.
Emma Jean and Paul Claunch

June 1, 2014

My memories of Lyle and Chlea go back about 40 yrs. ago when I was a waitress at the tiangle where everyday Him and her came in for coffee, I always would think "I hope that someday I'll have Love like the two of them obviously had for one another" I've kept the memory alive when I think of the Love between a Man and his wife. God Bless the tinker family and remember, Love never dies.

Terri Payne

May 30, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with all your family. So sorry for your loss. Sincerely,Shirley Baird

May 29, 2014

Cleah and Family
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Lyle. I have so many fond memories of him when he was my boss at El Paso. He was a wonderful person and such a great sense of humor. Your are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May Our Lord Bless You and Comfort You.

Patricia Sanchez

May 28, 2014

So sorry to hear about Lyle, we send our blessings to Cleah and the whole Tinker family.

Ronald Osborn

May 27, 2014

I am sorry to hear of Uncle Lyle's passing. My fondest memory of him is his laugh. RIP Uncle Lyle.

Janice Chandler

May 27, 2014

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