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1945
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2010
Bobbie Tinker Obituary
Bobbie always held God at the center of her life. Everyone she met was touched by her unfaltering faith and sincere joy. We were blessed with the grace of her loving, generous spirit. We hope to continue to live out the values she modeled for us.
To know Bobbie was to know one of Christ's angels on earth. There was not a soul left un-embraced by her kindness. Throughout her life, Bobbie ministered in many ways and in many places, including the Christian Community of God's Delight in Dallas, Texas. Her passion for service defined her daily life. She lived out this passion within her local community through Hospice Care, Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick, Prayer Group, Bible Study, Marriage Preparation, and Marriage Enrichment. Most recently, Bobbie worshipped with the community of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Erath.
Bobbie Lane was born in Abbeville, Louisiana to Robert and Helen LeBlanc on November 25, 1945. She married Joseph Barton Tinker on August 12, 1964, enjoying 46 years of marital love together. They have four children and nine grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband Joseph Tinker; daughter Adrienne Wright and husband Tim of Dallas and their children Maria, Timothy, Erin and Benjamin; son Robert Tinker and wife Kumiko of Dallas and their children Raemi and Taro; daughter Kathryn Vega and husband Adrian of Tyler and their children Avery and Della Lane; son Jonathan Tinker and wife Christina of San Antonio and their son Alexander. She is also survived by her father Robert LeBlanc of Abbeville; sister Denise Ziegler and husband John of Oklahoma City, sister Donna Thibodeaux and her children Courtney Thibodeaux and fiancée Ron Dore; Brooks Thibodeaux and his daughters Kennedi and Cohyn; and Brittlyn Thibodeaux, all of Erath.
She was also survived by her aunts and uncles Ruby Billiau, Eula LaPlace, Laura LaPlace, Ophelia ‘Fee' & Pervis ‘Pee Wee' Meaux; Gertrude LeBlanc, Shirley & O.P. Ditch; and her brothers and sisters in law and their families: Kay & Charlie Chapin, Tony & Kathleen Tinker, Stephen & Bella Tinker, Theresa & Robert Schutz, and Michael & Karen Tinker.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen LeBlanc and her Uncles George ‘Buster' LaPlace, Paul ‘Boo' LaPlace, Joseph ‘Nat' Miguez, and Edward ‘June' LeBlanc.
Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home in Abbeville at 2600 Charity Street on Wednesday, December 1, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 PM.
Visitation will resume Thursday, December 2 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Erath, on Thursday, December 2 at 1 PM with Fr. Wayne Duet officiating. Interment will immediately follow at the LeBlanc Cemetery of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church at 3507 Bares Road off Highway 339. We will then return to the church Parish Center for a celebration of Bobbie's life.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Youth
Ministry to continue God's work among the next generation.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.com
David Funeral Home of Abbeville, 2600 Charity Street, (337) 893-3777 is in charge of the arrangements.
Bobbie loved to remind her children: "We are all an exiled people. Heaven is our true home. We are all on a spiritual journey back to our homeland, heaven." She simply made it home sooner than we were ready.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bobbie Tinker
Bishop Jarvis J. Harmon, Sr.
December 3, 2010
From: Bishop Jarvis J. Harmon ,Sr.
God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away .In his favor is life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
May God Bless You All In Jesus Name
True Vine Ministries
Audrey Lampis
December 2, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Audrey Lampis
December 2, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dolores LeJeune Hawkins
December 2, 2010
Words can never express the sorrow I feel at the loss of such a beautiful soul. Everyone she knew was blessed to have her in their lives. God bless the family and help all to find peace with such a tragic loss.
Brandon St. Amant
December 2, 2010
Bobbie, you were more than a distant cousin to me---you were a dear friend when I was far away from home. I will never forget the memories we shared or the influences you had on my life. My heart is with you and your family as we celebrate your life and death.
Earl Santos
December 2, 2010
My heartfelt condolence goes out to the family at this most difficult time. May all receive the needed comfort and strength to endure your great loss.
Earl Santos (Col.Ret.)
Carrie Lenamond
December 1, 2010
Don't stand by my grave and weep, for I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I'm the diamond's glint on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn's rain. Don't stand by my grave and cry. I am not there. I did not die.
Julie Hebert
December 1, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.God bless you.Love,Billy and Julie
Debbie Muzyka
December 1, 2010
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Bobbie had such a beautiful smile that I will always remember during my days at CCGD.-Debbie Muzyka
Karen Dominick
December 1, 2010
Heaven is our true home. We are all on a spiritual journey back to our homeland, heaven." She simply made it home sooner than we were ready.
I love this and will remember it always. Miss you cousin.
December 1, 2010
So sorry to hear about your loss. We are praying for you and your entire family. Trust in the Lord Jesus and he will carry you through.
Barbara A. Williams
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Christy Garcia
December 1, 2010
Bobbie's constant smile lit up every room she entered, and we always looked forward to her visits here in Dallas. Her joy and faith in Jesus inspired so many people. She will be greatly missed.
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